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When approaching wildlife at night:

When encountering wildlife at night, SAAQ safe-driving guidelines state you must slow down, dim your headlights, and prepare to stop. Dimming your high beams is

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Question: When approaching wildlife at night:

Answer options:

  • Speed up ✅ Slow down, dim headlights, and be ready to stop
  • Honk and flash highs
  • Drive into the ditch

Correct answer: Slow down, dim headlights, and be ready to stop

Explanation: When encountering wildlife at night, SAAQ safe-driving guidelines state you must slow down, dim your headlights, and prepare to stop. Dimming your high beams is critical because bright lights can stun or blind animals, causing them to freeze in the roadway instead of fleeing. Speeding up increases the severity of an impact, while honking or flashing high beams can panic the animal into unpredictable movement. Swerving into a ditch is extremely dangerous and can cause severe rollovers. The SAAQ exam frequently tests these defensive driving maneuvers to ensure drivers know how to prevent catastrophic collisions on Quebec's rural roads.

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