Driving at nights
ACCORDING TO the National Safety Council traffic, death rates on our roads are three times greater at night. These safety tips for driving at night can make the roads safer for both you and other drivers.
NIGHT DRIVING DANGERS:
Reduced Vision
Here is how your sight suffers after sundown:
I Depth of perception.
I Color Recognition.
I Peripheral vision.
Drowsy driving Drowsiness makes driving
more difficult by: Dulling concentration Slowing reaction time. Vision Matters
Eye exam recommendations for drivers:
Every three years- Age 40 & younger.
Every two years: Age 41-60. Every one year: Age 60+
TIPS FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT:
1. Dim instrument panel and dash lights when another vehicle is coming towards you.
2. Keep headlights, tail-lights, signal lights and windows clean.
3. Ensure your speed would allow you to come to a complete stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.
4. Use the left edge of the road as a visual guide if you are blinded by upcoming headlights.
5. Wear glasses with antireflective lens.
6. Keep your eyes moving rather than focusing on one area.
7. Periodically stop for light snacks, exercise, or even a nap.
8. Watch for the flash of headlights. They may indicate approaching hills or sharp turns.
9. Turn headlights on in early twilight.
10. Check to ensure that headlights are properly aimed.
FAST FACTS
The probability of an accident occurring at night is three times higher.
90 per cent of vision’s influence on reaction time of the driver.
A 50-year-old driver needs two times more light than a 30year-old.
32 per cent of crashes involve at least one driver who was under the influence of alcohol. Weekend nights are the most frequently occur fatal crashes.