Drive Safely During Night
People enjoy driving long mostly, but night driving carries with a different set of risks when compared with motoring during daylight hours and even experienced drivers can face difficulties if they are not fully prepared. Indeed, the first thing to get right is the use of lights. They are not only important for night driving but also for the usage of driving during periods of reduced visibility such as at dusk, dawn and when there is heavy rain or the sky is heavily overcast during daylight hours or the fog is engulfed in hill area and especially in winter season. Car lights are there for you to see and also to be seen.
Your safety depends on other road users who are equally being aware of you as you aware of them and any other possible hazards. Not only other vehicles but the pedestrians and cyclists who are all using the road too must be able to see you coming.. So, it is better to check the working condition of your vehicle lights before the winter sets and make sure you continue to regularly check them throughout the darker times of the year, say once a week to ensure that the bulbs have not failed. And, perhaps even get someone to help and make sure you replace any worn out bulbs immediately.
When driving with headlights it is important that the full beam is used appropriately. By dipping your lights promptly when the oncoming drivers come into view will help you to prevent dazzling. And, do not wait until other drivers are almost upon you or flashing desperately to alert you to the fact they are being dazzled, before you dip your beam. Driving through well-lit urban areas shouldn’t require anything other than a dipped beam to ensure optimum visibility..
To avoid road accidents occur during winter caused mainly by excessive speed it is even more important to keep an eye on the speedometer. Road conditions are regularly worse in monsoon and in winter than during the summer months and slippery and icy road surfaces can result in a loss of control. However it will be more difficult to see such upcoming hazards at night, especially if excessive speed is involved. So slow down and ensure that you can react comfortably to any potential hazard.
Although road safety information films promote the wearing of bright clothing for pedestrians; cyclists and motorbike riders during darkness, some people don’t always follow that advice. So you should be aware of them and watch out for such road users who are not immediately visible. Always try to take special care while crossing Educational Institutions, Theatres, Clubs and other public places at closing time, as not all the people leaving such establishments will be as responsive or careful as they should be on public roads.
