Driving at night, why should you reduce speed even if the posted limit is higher?

• A.Headlights make speed limits lower automatically
• B.You can only see as far as your headlights shine, and you must be able to stop within that distance
• C.Night driving requires high beams in the city
• D.Other drivers expect you to speed at night

Why

Your visible range shrinks to your headlight beam at night, so drive at a speed that lets you stop within the distance you can see. The posted limit assumes ideal conditions.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Driving in Adverse Conditions · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-170).

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