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Staying Safe While Driving at Night

At night, the darkness makes it harder for drivers to see and be seen, which can lead to more accidents. To remain safe while you drive at night, follow the tips in this post that ;Oilrich in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York ;has put together for you.

Driving at night can be dangerous. So much so that the ;National Safety Council ;states that even if there's only a quarter of vehicles on the road at night, 50% of all traffic deaths occur after dark.

There are many reasons ;for this. For starters, it's a lot darker, meaning drivers can have trouble seeing and being seen on the road ahead of them. Plus, people driving at night are more likely to be tired, high, or drunk, which can definitely lead to more accidents.

Whatever the case, if you have to drive at night, your best bet is to take extra steps to remain safe. To learn what you can do to that end, continue reading the post below.

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How to Stay Safe While Driving at Night

Verify Your Visibility

As stated above, one of the main reasons driving at night is more dangerous is that it's darker. That means that if you want to be safe, you have to verify your visibility. To that end, keep a clean windshield without any major cracks, ensure the headlights work well and wear your eyeglasses if you have them.

Employ Your Lights

Other drivers also have to see you to avoid crashing against you. That's why you should employ your lights when driving at night. You should always keep your headlights on and use high beams for special situations (i.e., when you're not going to blind another vehicle). You should also use your blinkers and hazards and check that the brake lights are working.

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Avoid Being Blinded

Needless to say, being blinded can result in serious car wrecks. For this reason, you should avoid it at all costs. If a bright light is hitting your eyes when driving at night, identify the source:

if the source is in front of you, look away. Focus on the luminous lines along the road to be guided.
if the source is behind you, flick the prismatic wedge on the rearview mirror to get rid of the glare.

Prepare Effectively

If you know you'll be driving at night from time to time, being prepared for them will help you be safer. This includes keeping your vehicle in top shape, so it won't put you in danger or leave you stranded on the road after dark. You should also have an emergency kit handy since it may be harder to get help at night.

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Drive Slower

Speeding down the road at night is a recipe for disaster. Since your visibility is limited, you won't be able to see and react to the situations in front of you as quickly and effectively. Driving more slowly can help you prevent a disaster. Even if you're in a hurry, it's better to arrive late than never.

Don't ;Drive Drunk or High

It's never a good idea to get behind the wheel when you're high or drunk, as it significantly impacts your judgment, senses, and motor functions. If you're going out at night or you feel under the influence, it's much better to wait to get sober or use an alternate method of transportation.

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Don't Drive While Tired

Driving while tired is dangerous for more or less the same reasons as driving high or drunk: diminished senses, judgment, and motor functions. For this reason, if you're feeling tired at night and want to stay safe, avoid driving, stop somewhere safe to rest, or pass the wheel to someone else. Don't rely on sugary or caffeinated beverages.

Be ;Even More ;Careful

Driving is dangerous, no matter what time you do it, which is why you always need to be careful. However, as stated above, many factors make driving at night even more dangerous, which is why you have to be extra careful. Don't get distracted, drive defensively, and even use an auditory GPS to avoid getting lost.