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What does it mean to 'overdrive your headlights' at night?

โœ“ ANSWER

Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights illuminate

If your stopping distance exceeds your headlight range, you cannot avoid a hazard you see at the edge of the light.

All the options

  1. โœ“Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights illuminate
  2. โœ—Leaving high beams on in the city
  3. โœ—Using headlights during the day
  4. โœ—Flashing your lights at slow traffic

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