Driving
at
Night
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Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely to be impaired-by alcohol
or
drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive (See “Drunken Driving” in the Index for more on
this problem).
Adjust your inside rear view mirror to reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep
more space between you and other vehicles. It’s hard to tell how fast
the vehicle ahead is going just by looking at its taillights.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light
In remote areas, watch for animals.
up only
so
much road ahead.
If
you’re tired, pull
off
the road in a safe place and rest.
Night
Vision
No
one can see as well at night
as
in the daytime. But as we get older
these differences increase.
A
50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light
to
see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
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