How should you behave while passing an oncoming vehicle at night in a passenger car?

Description

Principles of vehicle control technique

Explanation

Correct answer: Look right to the source of light of the oncoming vehicle and look for possible obstacles there.

When passing an oncoming vehicle at night, you should switch from main beam to dipped headlights in good time so as not to dazzle the other driver. To avoid being temporarily blinded yourself, do not look directly into the headlights of the approaching vehicle. It is safer to focus your gaze on the right-hand edge of the carriageway, which will help you to maintain a correct line of travel.

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