Reduce Your Risk of Nighttime Driving Crashes with These Tips

If you feel uncomfortable driving at night, there’s a good reason for it. Nighttime driving is more dangerous than daytime driving. When you drive at night, there are multiple factors that can increase your risk of a crash:

  • Visibility is significantly reduced, and you and other drivers are dependent on each other’s headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals to see each other.
  • You may be drowsier, and thus more likely to make mistakes, especially if you’re driving very late at night or very early in the morning. That also applies to other drivers.
  • You’re more likely to encounter drunk or impaired drivers at night than during the day.

To reduce your risk of a crash while driving at night, you should:

  • Ensure you can see as clearly as possible. Keep your windshield cleaner reservoir topped off and your wipers in good condition, and if you need glasses or contacts, always wear them when driving—especially at night.
  • Check your vehicle’s headlights and taillights regularly and replace any burned out bulbs.
  • Don’t drive if you’re drowsy, and if you become sleepy behind the wheel, pull over to a safe location to get a quick nap.
  • Drive cautiously and defensively, especially around erratic drivers. These drivers may be intoxicated. If you suspect another driver is drunk, call 911 or the Tennessee Highway Patrol and report them.

These tips can reduce your risk of a crash, but there’s always a risk that you’ll cross paths with a negligent driver. If that happens and you’re hurt in a crash, Ponce Law is here to help.

Contact our Nashville car accident lawyers anytime, day or night, for a free consultation.

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