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Safe driving techniquesQuestion 282 of 318

Why must you reduce your speed when you drive at night?

  1. Road signs do not reflect light at night.
  2. Other drivers always drive slowly at night.
  3. Your eyes see better when the vehicle is slow.
  4. The headlights light only a short distance ahead.
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Correct answer: The headlights light only a short distance ahead.

Headlights have a limited range. At night, you must slow down so that you can stop within the distance that you can see.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Night vision, page 61

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026