Night Driving
When driving, generally one of the main rules to staying safe is being able to stop within the distance that you can see. At night this is particularly true, therefore if there are no streetlights you ahould be travelling slow enough so that you can stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights. You can see further when on main beam so if for any reason you need to dip your headlights you should alter your speed accordingly. Regular checks of your lights should be done to ensure that they are in working order. The easiest way to do this is to get someone to watch while you run through the switches. If no one is available you can check lights, such as break lights, by parking close to a wall and looking for the reflections. To avoid dazzle, make a conscious effort to look at your side of the road and not at the lights coming towards you. If you are unlucky enough to be driving towards a driver who has not dipped their headlights, a quick flash of your lights may remind them to do so. Do not however, leave your lights on main to retaliate, this only makes the situation twice as dangerous. A driver behind who is on full beam can be just as off putting, bear this in mind if you are driving behind another vehicle at night. In this instance, most cars have a tilting mirror so that you direct the glare away from you. This makes vehicles behind appear to be a lot further away than they actually are, so remember to change it back once you are no longer being dazzled. Any eyesight problems that you may have can become worse when drivig in the dark. Whether you have perfect eyesight or not, travelling at night puts more strain on your eyes and is therefore more tiring. For this reason, long journeys in the dark are best avoided but if this is not possible regular breaks are of the upmost importance. If you are a woman travelling alone at night ensure that all doors and windows are locked and let someone know your route and estimated time of arrival. If you do br
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