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When driving behind a motorcycle at night, a driver should dim their high-beam headlights to prevent glare from reflecting directly into the rider's rearview mirrors.

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True. Drivers must dim their high-beam headlights when following a motorcycle at night to avoid reflecting dangerous glare into the rider's mirrors.
Motorcyclists rely heavily on clear vision in all directions. High beams from a vehicle following behind reflect off the motorcycle's mirrors and can blind the rider. Safe driving rules require switching to low beams when following any vehicle, including motorcycles, at night.

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1
Analyze the effect of high-beam headlights when following another vehicle at night.
High beams project strong, focused light directly onto vehicles ahead.
Vehicle mirrors reflect this light straight into the driver's or rider's eyes.
2
Consider the specific impact of mirror glare on a motorcycle rider.
Motorcycle mirrors are close to the rider's line of sight, and riders lack interior dimming mirrors or physical cab protection.
Reflected glare can temporarily blind the rider and lead to a serious loss of control.
3
Determine the proper driving action.
Switch to low-beam headlights when following within standard dimming distance of a motorcycle.
Ensures safe visibility for the motorcyclist ahead.

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