Driving a vehicle at night implies additional risks due to fact that the surroundings contrasts diminish, producing changes in the visual perception.
At dark, sharpness and visual field, pupils dilate and we perceive objects wrongly. Shapes, movements and colours are also perceived erroneously.
Because of these reasons, it’s advisable not to drive at night. If we need to, it’s crucial to make sure that:
+ The windscreen and windows are clean.
+ The lights function correctly, are clean and regulated.
+ Only use clear glasses.
+ When feeling sleepy, stop the vehicle and rest.
+ In order not to be dazzled, avoid looking directly the lights coming from the other way. We should slightly avert our eyes to the right and use as a reference the verge line.
+ Besides of the route’s allowed maximum speed, we should drive at the one that permits us to stop the vehicle within the visual field, keeping in mind our head light’s reaching point -illuminated zone-.
+ When driving with high beam headlights, if a bend is ahead, change into low beam headlights so you don’t glare the people in cars coming in front of you.
Driving Techniques