Another lateral thinking puzzle

[soxfan[$]]

Another puzzler to start off the workweek:

A man was walking home after being out drinking. He was wearing dark clothing, and walking down a deserted country lane with no streetlights. A car approaches from the other direction. It had no headlights on, but somehow the driver was able to see the man, and swerved to avoid hitting him. How?

[magenta321]

I can't hide this post... don't read it if you haven't already guessed your self.
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It was day time?

[emeleel]

That would be my guess, too.

[soxfan[$]]

Oy, you guys are too good.

Ailsa
who needs to go back to her book for a tougher one

[theworm[$]]

more, please. I like these!