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What should you do when meeting a car with blinding headlights?

I have started driving at night for my new job and I keep encountering cars with extremely bright headlights. What should I do when meeting a car with blinding headlights?

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Talullah Blanco · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Blinding headlights can be extremely dangerous when you drive at night and can even
cause car accidents
. Here’s what you should do when meeting a car with blinding headlights:
  • Use your bright lights until the other car dims theirs
  • Flash your brights off and on to warn the other driver
  • Dim your lights and speed up to safely pass
  • Glance towards the right side of the road to avoid blinding
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