What is the proper response to an oncoming vehicle with high beams activated?

The proper response to an oncoming vehicle with high beams activated is to look to the right edge of your lane. This technique helps reduce the glare from the high beams, allowing you to maintain better visibility of the road ahead while not being blinded by the bright lights. By focusing on the right edge, you can continue driving safely without being distracted by the oncoming vehicle's brightness.

Maintaining visual alignment with the road’s edge also gives you guidance to stay in your lane and anticipate any potential obstacles while the oncoming vehicle passes. This approach not only enhances your ability to navigate safely but also helps to avoid dangerous situations that could arise from being temporarily blinded.

Other methods like looking straight ahead can impede your reaction time if you need to make immediate adjustments, while closing your eyes could prevent you from seeing other important visual cues. Responding with your own high beams would escalate the situation and potentially create confusion or danger for both drivers.