At night on an unlit road, how should you choose your speed?

• A.Drive the posted limit no matter how far you can see
• B.Use only parking lights and drive slowly
• C.Drive so you can stop within the distance your headlights illuminate
• D.Follow the vehicle ahead as closely as possible

Why

At night you must be able to stop within the distance you can see, which is limited by your headlights. Slow down when that distance shrinks in curves, rain, or fog.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-037).

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More Speed Limits & Following Distance questions

• Unless a different limit is posted, what is the statutory speed limit in a Pennsylvania residence district?
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the statutory speed limit in a Pennsylvania urban district?
• Unless otherwise posted, what is the statutory speed limit in other Pennsylvania locations outside residence and urban districts?
• What is the speed limit in a Pennsylvania school zone when it is in effect?
• It starts to rain and the road becomes slick. How should you adjust your speed and following distance?