Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving because
some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:•
Drive defensively.
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Do not drink and drive.
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Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
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Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light up
so much road ahead.
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Watch for animals.
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When tired, pull off the road.
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Do not wear sunglasses.
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Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
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Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out.
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Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.
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 might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
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