Speed and following distanceQuestion 164 of 345

What does over-driving your headlights mean?

  1. You drive with only one headlight
  2. You use your high beams too long
  3. You cannot stop before you hit an object that your lights reveal
  4. You drive with your lights off
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Correct answer: You cannot stop before you hit an object that your lights reveal

Your view ahead is less than 12 seconds, so you drive too fast for your lights.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 3.29 Choosing the right speed, page 74

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026