Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 144 / 247
Para combatir el deslumbramiento producido, de noche, por las luces de los vehículos, ¿es recomendable el uso de gafas de sol?
To reduce the glare from other vehicles' lights at night, is it advisable to wear sunglasses?
- ANo, únicamente son recomendables, durante el día, para combatir el deslumbramiento producido por el sol.No, they are only advisable during the day, to reduce the glare from the sun.
- BSí, si son gafas de cristales amarillos.Yes, if they have yellow lenses.
- CSí, porque disminuyen la intensidad de las luces.Yes, because they reduce the intensity of the lights.
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Correct answer
- ANo, únicamente son recomendables, durante el día, para combatir el deslumbramiento producido por el sol.No, they are only advisable during the day, to reduce the glare from the sun.
Explanation
The DGT manual advises against wearing dark glasses or sunglasses at night: although they reduce the glare from other vehicles, you see the road much worse with them. If you are dazzled, slow down or even stop carefully, using the line at the right edge of the road as a guide.
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