Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

When passing oncoming vehicles or driving directly behind another vehicle, you must dim your headlights or switch to low beam.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road section "2. Lights (2)" clearly states that "when passing oncoming vehicles or driving directly behind another vehicle, you must dim your headlights or switch to low beam." The question matches this completely.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions

Hikari

Wait, do I really have to switch to low beam every single time?

Misaki

Yes, that's correct. Whenever you pass oncoming cars or follow directly behind someone, dim or switch to low beam so you don't blind them.

Hikari

Oh, so it's basically about not messing up their vision?

Misaki

Exactly. High beams can blind other drivers, so always adjust your lights when there's traffic nearby.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第３節夜間) · 2 灯火(2) 対向車と行き違うときや、ほかの車の直後を通行しているときは、前照灯を減光するか、下向きに切り替えなければなりません。

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