8 tips to 'remember' when driving a car at night

(Baonghean.vn) -With limited visibility, the level of danger and risk when driving at night increases.Therefore, driving safely at night also requires certain experience and tips.

Go slow

Slowing down is the first rule to remember about speed when traveling at night, because limited visibility will make it take drivers longer than during the day to handle situations on the road. Remember, the speed limit on the road is not necessarily the safe speed limit. Don't be afraid to go below the speed limit, slowing down traffic. Let other vehicles pass if you really need to go slow to ensure safety.

Use proper headlight mode

High beam mode is used when the road is almost unlit, clear, and has few vehicles. If following closely behind another vehicle or in heavy traffic or with many lights, the driver should use low beam mode.

When driving in the city, it is mandatory to turn on the low beams, even if there are high-pressure lamps installed on both sides of the road, because the accident warning lights only turn on when the vehicle has a problem. If necessary, you can turn on the fog lights because they do not dazzle the drivers of oncoming vehicles, and you can observe both sides of the road more clearly.

When going out of town, you can turn on your high beams, but only when you see no oncoming vehicles. When driving close to the vehicle in front, you should switch to low beams, and when you have passed, you can switch to high beams. The best way to pass is to flash your lights from a distance to warn the driver of the vehicle in front.

Car window maintenance

Don't reduce your visibility with dirty glass. Keeping your windshield clean is just as important as seeing clearly when driving at night. Light reflecting off streaks on your windshield, windows, and mirrors can reduce your visibility, so clean your windshield regularly with a soft cloth.

Reduce the light source inside the car

Driving with a bright dashboard can affect your visibility when driving at night, so keep your lights low, and make sure your reading lights are off while driving.

Adjust the brightness of the dashboard to make it easy to read the indicators, but not so bright that it causes glare.

Adjust your car's rearview mirror to the night position, otherwise you will be constantly dazzled by the headlights of cars behind you.

Do not look at areas that are too bright

Looking directly into oncoming headlights can affect your vision at night, and the effects last even after the car has passed. Try to keep your eyes on the right side of the road to stay in your lane while waiting for the car to pass.

Concentrate while driving

Always stay focused and check for other traffic when crossing the road or parking, even if you are in the correct lane; watch for red lights to turn green and keep a safe distance from other vehicles on the road.

If your high beam suddenly stops reflecting off objects on the road or looks like it is shining into a dark cave, it means you are approaching a light-absorbing obstacle. Slow down and look carefully.

Take more breaks along the way

Driving at night requires more concentration than during the day, so the nervous system is more easily tired. Increase the number of breaks compared to the day, whenever you feel your body losing concentration, stop the car and rest, do not try to drive.

Have a cup of tea or coffee, have a snack, or if you're too sleepy, take a nap.

When should I take a break?

When you can't remember the last few kilometers you just traveled.

When driving out of your lane.

When you feel like your thoughts are no longer focused or open your eyes clearly.

When yawning continuously.

And when driving almost hit something.

Ngoc Anh

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