Question 8268
If the vehicle's front lights, which illuminate the road, are aimed too low, what happens?
- The illumination of the road is improved, so visibility is better than recommended.
- The illumination of the road is reduced, so visibility is less than adequate.
- Drivers traveling in the opposite direction are dazzled.
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Correct answer: The illumination of the road is reduced, so visibility is less than adequate.
If the headlights are aimed too low, the beam hits the road close to the car and lights up a shorter stretch, so you see less and spot obstacles later. Headlights aimed too high are what blind oncoming drivers.