Tips On Driving Safely At Night

Nighttime is the most dangerous time to drive. One third of all car accidents occur at night and more than half of reported fatalities are due to driving at night. Here are some tips to make sure you are the safest you can be while driving at night:

- Always keep your headlights clean and make sure they are properly working, as well as your taillights. Accidents often happen when a car’s taillights are not working and therefore end up getting rear-ended.

- It is recommended that you should always turn your headlights on as soon as the sun starts to set. Even though it’s still not completely dark yet, you want to remain the most visible so it’s best not to take a chance.

-Unless you are driving in a very rural or dark area/highway, always make sure your high-beam headlights are not in use. High-beam lights can distract and make it hard for drivers from the opposite direction to see clearly.

-  Always keep your windshield clean. Even slightly dirty windshields could have a great impact on how visibly you can see the road. And if your windshield has any cracks, you should get it replaced immediately because cracked windshields can be dangerous.     

- Stay alert. Don’t be on your phone or do anything that can distract you. It’s harder to see at night so it’s especially important during that time that you are completely focused on the road.

- Watch for drunk drivers. The majority of drunk driving accidents occur in the early morning hours of the day after midnight. Make sure you stay alert and are cautious about how other drivers nearby are driving.

- Watch for motorcycles. The single headlight/taillight on a motorcycle can be confusing for other drivers and make them feel like the motorcycle is further away from them than it really is.

- Watch your speed. The more you speed, the less time you have to react in a sudden hazardous situation. The fact that darkness makes it harder to see makes it even worse. High speed and low visibility should never be combined.

As you can see, the main reasons driving at night is more dangerous is because of the decreased visibility and that there is more dangerous driving going around. Many people think driving at night is safer because there are fewer vehicles on the road, but the fact of the matter is that people are more likely to drive reckless at night. You are also more likely to be drowsy at night. So it’s important to take extra precaution when being on the road during that time.

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