Night Driving LMPT Exam 5: Questions With Solutions
EPO #1: Identify hazards encountered when driving at night or under other
reduced lighting conditions
EPO #2: Identify techniques and equipment, which will improve vision while
driving at night
EPO #3: Identify specific daytime driving techniques, which must be modified
to maximize safety when driving under reduced lighting conditions
What is the most common night driving error? Right Ans - Over-driving the
distance of the vehicles headlights project
How many feet can low beam headlights project? Right Ans - 150-200 feet
How many feet can high beam headlights project? Right Ans - 250-300 feet
What does 'Reaction Time' mean? Right Ans - The time a person takes to
perceive and act to something
What is the average time range for a driver to react? Right Ans - 1.5 - 2.0
seconds
What is the average distance for a police package sedan when coming to a
complete stop? Right Ans - ~144 feet @ 55mph
What causes 'Light-non-light' problems? Right Ans - Operating at dusk or
dawn create fewer colors and cast shadows deeper.
What happens in 'Full Darkness?' Right Ans - The pupils dilate which
results in lower efficiency.
-Increased in drivers who wear glasses or contacts
-Insufficient peripheral vision
When driving at night what happens to someone's vision? Right Ans - The
driver will experience a smaller field of vision
-Much like driving in a 'lighted tunnel'
What creates 'Loss of visual clues?' Right Ans - The darkness creates poor
depth perception and lowers the ability to judge rate of closure
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