Question 4975
If the headlights are aimed too low, does it affect safety?
- Yes; an obstacle on the roadway is noticed sooner.
- No, having poorly aimed headlights does not affect safety.
- Yes; it takes longer to notice an obstacle on the roadway.
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Correct answer: Yes; it takes longer to notice an obstacle on the roadway.
If the headlights are aimed too low, they light only a short stretch of road. You see an obstacle only when it is already close, leaving you less time to react. In the image, the light ends just beyond the fallen branch in the lane.