How To Avoid Car Accidents At Night

My cousin's friend died because of a car accident at night. My high school teacher's husband also died out of the same reason. Many lives are wasted because of car accidents at night. At this day, I remembered the death of my cousin's friend. In order to avoid car accidents at night, here are some tips to go over.


First, lower your speed because distances are harder to judge at nighttime.

Second, make sure all lights and signals are operating.

Third, dim dashboard lights.

Fourth, never drive with parking lights. They confuse approaching drivers.

Fifth, turn on lights at first hint of dusk.

Sixth, keep headlights on low beam when driving directly behind another vehicle and when approaching another vehicle.

Seventh, avoid highway hypnosis on long trips by keeping eyes moving. Check traffic in all directions and do not stare on any single object for prolonged periods.

Finally, be prepared. Pedestrians and objects are more difficult to see at night.

All these tips on how to avoid car accidents at night helped a friend safe while driving at night. Hoping that these tips will help you, hence this post was made.