On the N18 near Groenlo it is snowing hard and it is dark. You see little of the road ahead and no one is coming towards you. What do you do with your lights?
- Full beam on, because in snow in the dark you see further that way
- Full beam on, because without oncoming traffic it bothers no one else
- ✓ No full beam: it reflects off the flakes and blinds you
Correct answer: No full beam: it reflects off the flakes and blinds you
Explanation
False — you think more light gives more sight in snow. During snowfall you do not use full beam: the reflection on the snowflakes blinds you, so you actually see less
Why learners get this wrong
- Wrong — you think more light gives more sight in snow. During snowfall you do not use full beam: the reflection on the snowflakes blinds you, so you actually see less
- Wrong — you think full beam in snow only bothers oncoming traffic. During snowfall you do not use full beam, even without oncoming traffic: the light reflects off the snowflakes and blinds you yourself
Topic: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
Read the rule: Core: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
Sections
- Challenge: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
- The model: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
- Core: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
- Why it matters: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
- Active recall: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
- Teach back: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
- Memory hook: Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule
Terms
- Adapted driving style on a slippery road
- Adviessnelheid geldt bij gunstige omstandigheden niet bij gladheid
- Sneeuwkettingen metaal verboden kunststof toegestaan
- Verlichting bij sneeuwval geen grootlicht reflectie
- Vertrek sneeuwvrij ramen lampen spiegels dak kenteken
- Winterbanden niet verplicht temperatuur profieldiepte