While driving through roadworks at night, your view ahead is frequently broken by intermittent floodlights. What is the primary concentration hazard this creates?

While driving through roadworks at night

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AThe risk that your brake lights will appear brighter than normal
BIncreased likelihood of aquaplaning on wet road markings
CThe chance that your automatic headlights will switch off in lit sections
DTemporary blind spots as your eyes adjust between bright and dark zones

✓ Correct answer: D. Temporary blind spots as your eyes adjust between bright and dark zones Alternating between intense floodlit areas and unlit stretches causes momentary loss of night vision (dark adaptation), creating temporary blind spots — a recognised observation hazard highlighted in DVSA guidance on roadwork driving.

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