Drive After Dark With Ease!

One thing about driving that gives a lot of people trouble is driving after dark. Some of us just have bad night vision, and even though the sun goes down later this time of year, we know that some of you are inclined to drive late into the night to get to and from barbecues, fireworks, and while you’re on the road on a long-haul trip. Luckily, we’ve got some tips for you that might help make driving after dark a bit easier!

The first thing is that if you’ve gotten yourself “night driving glasses” that are tinted in any way, well… those were a scam. I am sorry to tell you this. The pigment that forms the tint blocks light from your eyes, and while that’s useful on a sunny day you shouldn’t have anything that blocks light. Simply put, light is what lets you see things, so when that light is blocked you’re not going to see things as well.

That being said, if oncoming headlights do tend to dazzle you a bit, focus your vision on the white line at the side of the road when passing a vehicle going the opposite direction. This lets you stay in your lane while not giving you the spots in your vision that come from looking right at bright lights.

You can also flip your rearview mirror, or find an auto-dimming mirror (or a vehicle with one that comes standard!) to help with lights from behind.

Finally, if you feel that it’s just too unsafe for you to drive at night, then don’t. Schedule yourself so that you won’t have to, and if you know you’re going to be out after dark, arrange for a ride or call a ridesharing service or taxi, or take the bus if it’s available! Or, just stay home and read that book that’s been sitting on your shelves for too long. You know the one. It misses you!