Q
25. High beams should be:
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AUsed when it is safe and legal to do so.
BTurned on when an oncoming driver does not dim his or her lights.
CDimmed at the time that you get within 100 feet of another vehicle.
Detailed Explanation
High beams improve visibility but can dazzle others. Dim them before glare becomes a hazard, following applicable distance rules.
Official reference: New York CDL-10 2.11: Driving at NightCorrect Answer: Used when it is safe and legal to do so.
Why This Matters on the CDL Test
Night-driving glare.
How to Remember It
See without dazzling.
Answer Review
Visibility must not blind others.
Why the other answers are weaker
- Turned on when an oncoming driver does not dim his or her lights.Retaliation increases glare and risk.
- Dimmed at the time that you get within 100 feet of another vehicle.The handbook specifies 500 feet.
Test-Day Checklist
- Read the question once for the topic, then read it again for the exact CDL action being tested in General Knowledge.
- Eliminate answers that sound convenient but skip an inspection, warning sign, or safety step.
- Say the correct rule out loud before moving on so you can recognize it when the exam changes the wording.
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