Arkansas Commercial Driver License (CDL) Practice Test

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What distance should you be able to see with low beam headlights?

  1. 100 feet

  2. 250 feet

  3. 350 feet

  4. 500 feet

The correct answer is: 100 feet

Low beam headlights are designed to illuminate the road ahead effectively while minimizing glare for oncoming drivers. In general, low beam headlights provide adequate visibility for about 250 feet. This distance allows a driver to see and react to any potential hazards or obstacles on the roadway, ensuring safe driving conditions during nighttime or low-visibility situations. The other options, which state shorter or longer distances, do not accurately reflect the capabilities of standard low beam headlights. A distance of 100 feet may not provide the necessary reaction time and visibility needed on higher-speed roads, while distances of 350 or 500 feet are more aligned with the range of high beam headlights, which are intended for maximum illumination at greater distances.