What to do if someone has their high beams on behind you?

Your best option is to try and get away from the inconsiderate driver. Slow down, make a right turn, or consider pulling over so the other driver can safely pass. If you’re on a highway, make sure you are in the right lane so you aren’t blocking their way.

Where are your chances highest for a collision?

Intersections
7 – Statistically speaking, your chances of collision are highest: Answer: B. Intersections. Crashes often occur at intersections because there are a variety of activities such as turning left, crossing over, turning right, red camera lights, and pedestrians causing a higher possibility for conflicts.

What is the number 1 unsafe driving behavior?

speeding
Unsurprisingly, speeding is the biggest unsafe driving behavior in the US, as it is in many countries around the globe. Although going a few mph over the speed limit isn’t that uncommon, it could be the difference between life and death if you’re not careful.

What should you do if someone is driving with their high beams?

If someone is driving toward you with their high beams on, don’t look directly at it. This will hinder your eyesight even after the car passes, and can be irritating to your eyes. Instead, try to look at the right edge of your lane so you know you’re staying safely in your lane.

What is the purpose of high beams on a car?

High beams are designed to provide better visibility when driving in rural areas where street lights aren’t common. You should use your high beams if you’re driving at night and you aren’t within 200-300 feet of another driver. If you do approach another car, switch to your low beams until you’re safely out of the way.

Why do my headlights appear to be high beams?

Most of the time what appear to be high beams are in fact badly aligned headlights, or a car that is not running level, usually because something heavy is in the back of the car.