Most of us love the extra hour of sleep when we get to “fall back” for Daylight Savings this time of year. However, there are a few precautions that you should take to ensure your commute home, in the dark, is safe. Start off by dimming your instrument panel and dashboard lights. Think about oncoming traffic at night, the headlights can be blinding sometimes. Lights shining elsewhere, even in your vehicle can be distracting and harmful to your focus. Turn down all of the interior lights before you head out at night so that you can see the road and other drivers clearly. Next, aim your headlights. A lot of drivers forget that their headlights might be aligned incorrectly. If they’re not aligned to look directly in front of you, they could be blinding oncoming drivers and those in front of you. Lastly, before you head out, wipe your windshield with newspaper. This will help you eliminate the occurrence of glare from other driver’s headlights. What may look fine during your morning commute might be full of streaks and smudges in the evening. Taking these three things into account before driving will ensure a much safer trip.
