Why might road hazards like potholes or debris be harder to spot at night compared to during the day?
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Correct answer to question 375 (General Knowledge): Reduced lighting makes shadows and contrast harder to judge, hiding low-profile hazards
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At night, the reduced and more uniform lighting from headlights makes it harder to judge depth and contrast, so low, flat hazards like potholes or debris can be much harder to notice in time.
Updated: November 2026