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When driving at night on an unlit road, why is it dangerous to drive faster than you can see?

Drivers must be able to stop within the distance their headlights illuminate. Travelling faster than that distance — overdriving your headlights — means a hazar

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Question: When driving at night on an unlit road, why is it dangerous to drive faster than you can see?

Answer options:

  • Your headlights drain the battery at higher speeds ✅ If a hazard appears within your headlight beam you may not have enough distance to stop — this is called 'overdriving your headlights'
  • Night driving is always illegal above the speed limit
  • It uses more fuel at night than during the day

Correct answer: If a hazard appears within your headlight beam you may not have enough distance to stop — this is called 'overdriving your headlights'

Explanation: Drivers must be able to stop within the distance their headlights illuminate. Travelling faster than that distance — overdriving your headlights — means a hazard inside the beam will appear too late to stop for. Reduce speed at night, especially on unlit rural roads.

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