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Reeds, your Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth car rental specialist, brings you a guide to driving at night.
Driving at night, especially in unfamiliar territory, can be potentially fatal, as more people suffer from fatigue, inattention, reduced visibility or are under the influence of alcohol.
According to the Automobile Association of South Africa, depth perception is also reduced, resulting in impaired judgment and delayed reflex actions.
Motorists who find that night driving is a severe strain on their eyes should consult a doctor or optometrist. They may want to avoid driving after dark altogether.
Follow these AA guidelines to improve safe night driving:
- Speed should be reduced at night
- Following distances should be increased at night
- Avoid keeping your gaze focused at a single distance, as this will increase eye fatigue
- Glance about frequently, and take in areas at the edge of the area lit by your headlights
- Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam
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Headlights need to be adjusted periodically, especially when a night trip is planned with the car loaded more heavily than usual.
With rear-seat passengers and a laden boot, the dipped beam will be angled to shine too far ahead, and the main beam will dazzle oncoming drivers without properly illuminating the road.
For more detailed night driving tips and other good driving practices, go to the AA website. Also check out Reeds car rental Cape Town 's driving tips and safety for children.
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