Home › DMV Practice Tests › New York › Learner's Permit (Car) Questions › Question 169
At night, what is the main risk of driving at a speed that is legal but too fast for conditions?
- A.You will use too much fuel
- B.Your headlights will burn out
- C.You can outdrive your headlights and reach a hazard before you can stop
- D.Other drivers will honk at you
Correct answer
C. You can outdrive your headlights and reach a hazard before you can stop
Why
At night you can outdrive your headlights, reaching an obstacle before you have room to stop within the distance you can see. Adjust speed so you can stop within your visible range.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-169).