South Carolina Driver's Permit Practice Exam

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Where should you look if a car is coming towards you with its high beams on?

Into the oncoming headlights
To the left
To the right
At the dashboard

The correct answer is: To the right

When faced with an oncoming vehicle that has its high beams activated, it is crucial to preserve your visibility and reduce potential glare. Looking to the right side of the road is the recommended action because this allows you to avoid direct exposure to the bright lights while still being able to monitor your position on the roadway. This method helps ensure that you can maintain control of your vehicle and stay within your lane without being blinded by the intense lights of the approaching car. Looking at the oncoming headlights can temporarily impair your vision and make it more difficult to judge distances and speeds correctly, which could increase the risk of an accident. Redirecting your gaze to the left or merely looking at the dashboard does not provide the full context of the road ahead and might lead you to drift across lanes. Therefore, focusing to the right is the safest approach, allowing you to navigate without being distracted by the glare.