Why should your dashboard lighting be dimmed at night while driving?
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Correct answer to question 178 (General Knowledge): Bright interior lighting can make it harder for your eyes to adjust to the darker road ahead
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A bright interior competes with your eyes' adjustment to the dark road outside, and dimming it helps keep your night vision focused on what's ahead rather than the dashboard.
Updated: November 2026