How to make driving at night safer for everyone
We all hate to admit it, but the days are definitely getting shorter.
Gone are the evenings where you could sit outside at 9pm, turn to your friend/partner/dog and say, ‘isn’t it so light for 9pm?!’.
No. It is dark now. And it will only continue getting darker, earlier, for some time.
But it’s not all doom and gloom – the shorter, darker days bring with them the joy of the spooky and festive seasons, long winter walks and plenty of hot drinks to warm up afterwards.
It also means that you’ll need to adjust your driving style in the evenings when the light is fading.
Unfortunately, driving in the dark has been proven to be more dangerous, even though there tends to be less people on the roads.
Reduced vision is the biggest danger, making it more difficult to anticipate hazards and see other road users.
And there’s the increased likelihood that, if you’re driving later at night, you’ll be more tired – and less alert. The risks are higher for newer, more inexperienced drivers and those who are older, but these risks can catch us all out if we’re not careful.
But with a few simple steps, you can be better prepared for nighttime driving, and feel a little more comfortable when you do venture out after hours.
Here are our tips for driving in the dark.