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How close to an oncoming vehicle must high beams be dimmed?
A dark road detail shows blue A and silver B approaching in opposing lanes, explicitly marked not to scale; the scaled overview is removed.
Correct answer: Within 500 feet.
Why
Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and use low beams when glare would endanger others.
Verified against Alaska Driver Manual · Dimming for oncoming traffic · p. 67
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