LIVE 24-SEVEN ELLIS AND


KILLPARTRICK DRIVING AT NIGHT


The clocks have gone back and we’re faced with more challenging driving conditions.


Every year there is a spike in road traffic accidents in the two weeks after the clocks go back an hour. Three quarters of the extra collisions occur in the afternoons.


Driving as daytime turns into night can be tricky, your eyes have to adjust to the reducing light levels. This can also be when motorists first realise they have an eyesight problem. One of the biggest hindrances when driving at night can be reflections and glare from streetlights, headlights and traffic lights. 85% of people experience glare while driving, this can make it very difficult to see, especially in poor weather conditions.


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Driving is one of many daily activities that needs clear, uninterrupted vision. Whether you only drive to work and back, or you take frequent trips to many destinations, being able to see the road and other drivers is crucial for your, and others’ safety.


Here at Ellis and Killpartrick we have solutions for people who struggle to see when driving at night:


Varilux Road Pilot


If you would like to find out more about Varilux Road Pilot and the benefits to you, contact the team in Cheltenham or Bath. Bath: 18 New Bond Street, BA1 1BA 01225 466 954 Cheltenham: Regent Arcade, GL50 1JZ 01242 228 686


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recover from glare: 15 year old - 1 second, 65 year old - 9 seconds2


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WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT


SAFETY TIPS A


1 Keep headlights, brake lights, signal lights and windows clean 2 Check headlights are properly aimed even in a new car 3 Turn headlights on in early twilight


4 Do not use high beam when following or approaching another vehicle


another vehicle


5 Use the left edge of the r oad as a visual guide if blinded by oncoming lights


6 Raise or lower the rearview mirror to eliminate bright reflections from following cars


7 Wear glasses with anti-r eflective lenses such as Road Pilot with Crizal Drive coating even with perfect vision


8 Keep your eyes moving rather than focusing on one area 9 If you fell tired on a long trip have two strong coffees and


a 15 minute nap 10 LIVE24-SEVEN.COM 10 And of course, never drink and drive For more information visitwwwessilor www.essilor.co.uk .uk


(1)The Eyecare Trust, Populus surveyed 1,056 adults weighted to reflect the UK population between 15-16 Oct ober 20 14 (2)Source: ROSPA, June 20 17


90% of information a driver uses is visual


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