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Page 1: Infographic: Driving at Night

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• Clean your mirrors and lights.

• Keep your headlights aimed low so that they don’t blind oncoming drivers.• During twilight, it’s good idea to switch your headlights on. They might not increase your vision, but they’ll make you more visible to oncoming drivers.• If the weather might turn foggy, make sure your car has fog lamps.• If you see an oncoming driver who has their headlights on high beam, then stare at the left side of the road, to avoid being blinded by the glare. then stare at the left side of the road, to avoid being blinded by the glare.• Drive at an average speed-you should be able to stop your car within second in case of an emergency or surprise obstacle.• Keep a good distance between your car and other vehicles ahead.• If you suffer a breakdown, park your car a little far from the road, or as close to the side of the road as possible. Put on your hazard and parking lights to alert other vehicles and prevent anyone from crashing into you.

• Make sure your tyres have air.• Check that all your lights work, including fog lamps.• Clean all your windows both from the inside and outside, for maximum clarity of vision.• Switch your rear-view mirror to the night position. night position.• Check that your air conditioning is working property.

WHY IS NIGHT DRIVING RISKY?

Darkness impairs your vision > your reflexes and reaction times are slowed > Driving at night becomes risky

HOW TO DRIVE SAFELY AT NIGHT?

Prepare yourself

DO:1. Condition your body and mind for a night on the road by getting a few hours of sleep before you set out.2. Take frequent rest stops.2. Take frequent rest stops.3. Keep youself hydrated.

DONT:1.Don’t eat heavy food or drink alcohol before you have to drive, because even one glass of liquor can tire you out and weaken your judgement. judgement.2.Don’t smoke while driving - the nicotine in cigarettes and the smoke can cloud the car.

Road Safety Tips For

DRIVING AT NIGHT