Safe Night Driving Tips

Nov 18, 2016

We might not like it, and most of us don’t, but the truth is, it gets dark before most of us leave work in Albany, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga, and Clifton Park, NY this time of year. And with that change comes a new set of road hazards and smart driving practices. Check them out below and stay safe this winter!

Turn down your interior lights to avoid compromising your forward vision. Also, don’t look directly into the lights of oncoming vehicles.
Avoid staring in one direction for too long. Your depth perception isn’t as strong in the dark, making your eyes work harder. If you stare for too long your eyes will get dry and tired which is dangerous.
Check that your headlights are aimed right. If they’re not, you won’t get the most out of them.
Leave some extra room between you and the other drivers. Remember you can only control your actions, not other people’s. You never know when they’re going to stop short, so leave some more space than usual.
Clean your windshield before driving at night. It might look fine in the daylight, but we promise, when oncoming headlights hit it, you’ll see streaks and smudges you didn’t know were there.
Drive when you’re tired is like driving under the influence. If you need to, rest your eyes before heading out, or even take a cat nap on your lunch break.