An approaching driver fails to dim their high beams. You should:

Question: An approaching driver fails to dim their high beams. You should:

Answer options:

• Flash your high beams at them ✅ Look at the right edge of the road and slow down
• Speed up
• Stop in the lane

Correct answer: Look at the right edge of the road and slow down

Explanation: Looking at the right edge of the road and slowing down is correct because it prevents headlight glare from blinding you while keeping your vehicle safely on track. Flashing your high beams back is dangerous as it can blind the other driver, while speeding up reduces reaction time, and stopping abruptly in the lane risks a rear-end collision. Under SAAQ defensive driving guidelines, motorists must avoid looking directly at oncoming lights and instead use the right-side pavement line to guide them safely. SAAQ exam questions consistently favor non-retaliatory defensive maneuvers that prioritize visibility and control over confrontation.