Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct
What is the correct cause for a pedestrian near the center of the road becoming invisible to a driver at night?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Because the driver is blinded by oncoming headlights
- B.Because of headlights from vehicles coming from both directions✓
- C.Because of headlights from a vehicle coming from one direction
- D.Because of reflections from streetlights
Answer: B: Because of headlights from vehicles coming from both directions
Explanation
Section 3 of the text clearly states, "A pedestrian near the center of the road may momentarily become invisible to a driver due to the headlights of vehicles coming from both directions." The correct answer is that headlights from both directions are the cause.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians
Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第５節 夜間歩くとき) · ３ 夜間は、道路の中央付近にいる歩行者は、両方から来る自動車のライトで運転者から瞬間的に見えなくなることがあるので
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