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At night, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

  • A.500 feet
  • B.300 feet
  • C.200 feet
  • D.1,000 feet
Correct answer

A. 500 feet

Why

Dim your high beams at least 500 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle. High beams can blind the other driver at that distance.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Driving at Night · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-161).

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