Which statement is identified as a good thing to do when driving at night?

Which statement is identified as a good thing to do when driving at night?

• A. The weight of a vehicle changes its height.
• B. Drive with high beam headlights on at all times.
• C. Speed to stay ahead of others whenever possible.
• D. Use the horn to signal other drivers frequently.

Answer: (A)

Understanding how weight affects ride height is useful for night driving. When a vehicle carries more weight, the suspension compresses and the ride height drops slightly, which can change how far your headlights illuminate the road and how the vehicle handles changes in speed or direction in the dark. Being aware of this helps you adjust by ensuring headlights stay properly aimed and by driving with a bit more caution if you’re carrying a heavy load. The other statements describe actions that create safety risks at night—leaving high beams on all the time can blind oncoming drivers, speeding to stay ahead increases crash risk, and using the horn frequently can startle others. So recognizing that a vehicle’s weight can change its height and affect night driving safety is the sensible takeaway.