🌙 Night Driving

Night driving places special demands on the driver. Vision is reduced and the risk of accidents increases.

Lighting:

• Low beam must be used in darkness and reduced visibility
• High beam may only be used when it doesn't blind oncoming traffic
• When blinded by high beams - look toward the right edge of the road
• Check all lights are working before driving

Adjust speed:

• Drive so you can stop within the illuminated area
• Reduce speed in poor visibility
• Expect pedestrians and cyclists may be hard to see

Special risks:

• Wildlife accidents are more common at dawn and dusk
• Fatigue affects concentration more in darkness
• Reduced depth perception makes judging distances harder

Tips for safe night driving:

• Keep windshield and lights clean
• Take breaks if you feel tired
• Avoid looking directly at oncoming lights
• Use the anti-glare setting on the rearview mirror
• Drive at reduced speed in urban areas