Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day drivingbecause some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or byfatigue.Night driving tips include:• Drive defensively.• Do not drink and drive.• Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insiderearview mirror.• Slow down and keep more space between you andother vehicles because headlamps can only light upso much road ahead.• Watch for animals.• When tired, pull off the road.• Do not wear sunglasses.• Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.• Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicleclean — inside and out.• Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns orcurves.No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But,as we get older, these differences increase. A50-year-old driver might need at least twice as muchlight to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tractionand affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Alwaysdrive slower in these types of driving conditionsand avoid driving through large puddles anddeep-standing or flowing water.{ CAUTION:Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might notwork as well in a quick stop and could causepulling to one side. You could lose control of thevehicle.After driving through a large puddle of water or acar/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal untilthe brakes work normally.CAUTION: (Continued)5-24
