When riding at night you should?

When riding at night you should?

• A. Reduce your speed because it is harder to see something lying in the road.
• B. Increase your speed to reach destination sooner.
• C. Drive with sunglasses on for glare reduction.
• D. Wait for daylight to ride.

Answer: (D)

At night, visibility is reduced and your ability to judge distances is diminished, so the safest approach is to slow down. Slower speeds give you more time to spot hazards—debris, animals, or vehicles turning ahead—and to react or stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights. Sunglasses at night reduce contrast and clarity, making nighttime glare harder to manage, so they’re not appropriate. Pushing to go faster increases risk, and waiting for daylight isn’t necessary if you can ride safely with proper precautions.

At night, visibility is reduced and your ability to judge distances is diminished, so the safest approach is to slow down. Slower speeds give you more time to spot hazards—debris, animals, or vehicles turning ahead—and to react or stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights. Sunglasses at night reduce contrast and clarity, making nighttime glare harder to manage, so they’re not appropriate. Pushing to go faster increases risk, and waiting for daylight isn’t necessary if you can ride safely with proper precautions.