Safe drivingQuestion 290 of 328

At what distance from an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?

  1. 150 metres
  2. 60 metres
  3. 110 metres
  4. 300 metres
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Correct answer: 150 metres

An oncoming car closer than 150 metres needs your low beams. High beams would blind its driver.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Driving at night and in bad weather, Glare

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026