As we age, most of us are aware that our vision ages right with us, making nighttime driving a bit more challenging than when we were young. The experts say there are a few easy ways to “lighten” the load of driving after dark.
1.) Reset the illumination levels of your dashboard and any in-car screens – You should lower these levels. The brighter the interior of your car, the harder it will be to see things outside your car.
2.) Keep your windshield and your headlights clean – Yeah, we know that should be obvious, but it should be mentioned.
3.) Don’t shut off the caffeine too early – The number of crashes that involve drowsy drivers is alarming, so maybe have that after-dinner cup of coffee after all.
4.) Put the brights on almost always – Except, of course, when there’s on-coming traffic. The more of the road you can see, the safer you’ll be.
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you can check out its safety ratings here at iihs.org/ratings. Be safe out there. We need all the listeners we can get!