Top tips for driving at night
Driving at
night can be peaceful and relaxing while you stare into the darkness and at the
bright lights of the towns and cities around you as well as the bright lights
of the road ahead. Driving at night however can also be very dangerous, there
may be fewer drivers on the road but there are some really dangerous drivers
around on a night, in addition to all of the usual hazards that come with doing
anything in the dark. Here are our top 5 tips on driving at night.
Watch out
for animals
This is an
especially relevant tip if you are driving along small, quiet or country roads.
Animals tend to be on roads more at night, mainly because some animals come out
at night or it’s simply quieter. But a great tip is to look for animals eyes,
your headlights will shine in their eyes. Hitting an animal can be a disaster
for your car, but remember not to break too heavily if you think you’re going
to hit an animal just in case there is a car behind, it’s worse if they go into
the back of you.
Don’t lose
concentration
It’s not a
good idea to stare into a particular place or into car lights ahead, it’s
generally a bad idea to fixate on something, stare at something for a long time
or get distracted because you need to be more concentrated than ever before.
Use your fog
lights
When it's
pitch black and there is no one around, as well as there being no street
lighting, it’s advised to use your fog lights, this will help you see the road
much more clearly and help you see bends and hazards ahead. Remember not to
blind any drivers though.
Clean your
windows and mirrors
Give your
windows and mirrors a good clean so you can see very clearly, it your windows
and mirrors aren’t helping you much during the day, they are going to help you
even less at night.
Look after
your eyes
Make sure
your eyes are in great condition, get your eyes tested regularly. Clear vision
means less problems when driving, especially at night. If you need to wear
glasses it’s advisable to wear them.
It’s all
about keeping you, your passengers, other drivers and pedestrians safe - night
time driving can be great, so stay focused and enjoy it.
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