What should you do if an oncoming vehicle does not turn off its high beams?

Using low beams to avoid glare is the appropriate action when faced with an oncoming vehicle that has its high beams activated. High beams can significantly reduce visibility and cause discomfort by creating a blinding glare. By switching to low beams, you maintain good visibility without exacerbating the glare from the other vehicle's lights. This not only enhances your safety but also aids the oncoming driver by reducing the intensity of the light they experience, potentially preventing distractions or hazards that could arise from bright lights.

While keeping high beams on may seem like a way to see better, it actually increases glare and can lead to dangerous driving conditions. Looking down at the dashboard might briefly reduce glare but it does not provide a clear view of the road ahead, which is crucial for safe driving. Driving faster to pass the car is also risky as it could lead to a loss of control due to impaired vision from the high beams, along with the risk of misjudging the space and time needed to safely overtake the other vehicle.