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You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take
a
second
or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes
to
readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high
beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into
the
approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass
on
your
vehicle
clean
-
inside and
out.
Glare at night is made much worse by dirt
on
the glass. Even the inside
of
the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights
dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils
of
your
eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less
of
a roadway
when
you
are
in
a
turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly
for proper aim,
so
should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers
suffer from night blindness
-
the inability
to
see in dim light
-
and aren’t
even aware of it.
Driving in
the
Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction
isn’t
as good as
on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even
less traction. It’s always wise
to
go slower and be cautious if rain starts
to
fall while
you
are driving.
The
surface may get wet suddenly when your
reflexes are tuned
for
driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder
it
is to see. Even if your windshield wiper
blades are
in
good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs
and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge
of
the road, and even
people walking.
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