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Night Driving

Night driving brings reduced visibility, glare from other lights and a higher risk of tiredness.

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What is Night Driving?

Clean windows and headlights reduce glare and improve vision. Use main beam on empty roads and dip it for other road users. Pedestrians and cyclists are much harder to see in the dark. Older drivers often need more light and are more sensitive to glare, so regular eye tests matter.

How it works

Headlights light only part of the road, so drivers see less and judge distance and speed less well.

Why it matters for your car

Do not look directly into oncoming headlights; look towards the edge of your lane. Take breaks if you feel tired.

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