Most car crashes happen at night because there is less visibility and people are more likely to be under the influence of alcohol. But while driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the daytime, there are certain things you can do to minimize your risk. Today, we’ll have a look at some of the best strategies for staying safe on the roads in and around Mt. Kisco, NY.
Environmental Factors
There are various factors to consider when driving in the dark. Because you’re likely to be more tired than during the daytime, you should always remain extra alert and take breaks more frequently. What’s more, you have to optimize your lighting to make sure you get the full benefit of your headlights and high beams without blinding other drivers. Finally, everyone should slow down when visibility is low or weather conditions are bad.
Remain Extra Alert
At night, most people don’t feel as awake as during the day. You might have already had a long day, or you might still be sleepy because you just woke up. Pay extra attention and avoid any distractions that could pull your focus away from the road. If you feel yourself getting very sleepy, you should pull over and have a rest before you continue.
Optimize Your Lighting
People who know they’re going to be driving at night should take their car to the dealership and ask the mechanics whether their headlights are tilted at the right angle. If they’re too low, you won’t get the full illumination of the road ahead, but if they’re too high, you might inadvertently blind other drivers. You should also remember to switch on your high beams when there are no oncoming cars.
Although optimizing your outdoor lighting is important, you also shouldn’t neglect indoor lighting. Dashboard lights that are too bright can disorient the driver and cause them to lose focus.
Reduce Your Speed
It goes without saying that you should drive slower at night than during the day. More than one-third of nighttime crashes are caused by speeding, so you can significantly reduce your risk levels if you drive at or below the speed limit. You must always take visibility and other factors, such as the current weather conditions, into account when deciding how fast to drive.
After learning about ways to stay safe while you drive at night, we also encourage you to check out the 2022 Lexus NX that received a top safety pick award. Want to learn more driving tips? We have you covered here at DARCARS Lexus of Mt. Kisco.
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