MOTORING Drive safe Family run business established in 2002
Specialists in vehicle preparation and refurbishment including paintless dent removal
Now that the hours of darkness beginning as early as 4.30pm, millions of people have no choice but to face their fears and drive in the dark simply by travelling home from work, school or friends’ houses.
Along with shorter daylight hours, winter also brings with it hazardous road conditions such as rain and ice. Added to this the glare from car headlights and streetlamps as the sun sets, it is no wonder almost a third of all drivers prefer to avoid making journeys at night.
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Front/rear sensor fitting Services
4 Wheel alignment tyre fitting and balancing
Wheel refurbishment or colour change
According to RoSPA, 40 percent of all road accidents occur at night, with Government data also showing that dazzling headlights from oncoming traffic are a major factor of reduction or loss of visibility, causing 300 collisions every year on UK roads.
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Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Rotherham S62 6EW
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As an example, if you’re dazzled by glare at night when you are travelling at a speed of around 60mph, it can almost double your stopping distance. That’s a long distance.
If you try to see something in the presence of ‘over bright lights’, this can cause your eyes to tear up, smearing your vision. Low-light levels lead to a reduction in the contrast of images. Combine the two and night driving can seem like a nightmare.
Removing distractions caused by glare from streetlights, traffic lights and headlights from other cars could help to keep drivers safer on UK roads.
Modify mirrors to night-time position During the winter, when light conditions are at a minimum, flip wing mirrors to the night-time position to reduce glare from behind. Headlights will be less distracting this way.
Keep windscreens smear free
Make sure your windows and mirrors are clean and smear-free. Dirt and grease can increase
reflections and flare from light. Keep a microfiber cloth in the glove box and make sure washer fluid is always topped up. If you are a spectacle lens wearer make sure your lenses are clear for the same reasons.
Adjust your eyes to the dark before driving Give yourself a few minutes in the car to allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness before you start driving. Also make sure windscreens are condensation-free before you set off.
Keep your distance It is more difficult to judge distance at night-time so allow extra space between you and the car in front as this gives more time to react to situations ahead of you.
Slow down or stop Rule 237 of the Highway Code states that if you’re dazzled by bright sunlight ‘slow down or, if necessary, stop’. The same applies for being dazzled at night. If your vision is in any way causing concern, pull over in a safe place and take the necessary steps to try and improve vision (clearing a windscreen or adjusting mirrors).
Dip don’t dazzle
While taking steps to be safe from the dazzle of other driver’s headlights, it’s important that all drivers are taking the correct steps in their own vehicles. Adjust car headlights if you’re carrying varying loads and check that they are aligned properly and always dip headlights when facing oncoming traffic.
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