Safety Tips from Raj Safe Driving School
Stay awake by talking to a passenger.
Once
you've mastered the fundamentals of safe night driving, the experience can
actually be a fun, relaxing one, especially if you make the most of
entertaining opportunities that also help you drive safely. For instance, if
you have a passenger in the car with you while you're driving at night, you may
want to partially engage yourself in a light conversation with him or her.
Talking to other people is a great way to stave off driving fatigue, and the
calm, pitch-black surroundings can often encourage surprisingly intimate
conversations.
Listen to night-driving tunes.
Driving
at night can be a fantastic time to listen to your favorite music on your car's
stereo. The relative quiet and calm of night driving makes it easier to hear a
song's minor details, making good music especially enjoyable. Some people
prefer to listen to slick disco or electronica cuts at night, while others
appreciate the thrill of hard rock tracks. There's no "right" type of
music to listen to at night — it's up to you! Below are just a few great night
driving tracks from several different genres (there are many, many more):
Visit late-night attractions.
Driving
at night can sometimes be a way to come into contact with people and things
that you wouldn't otherwise see! For instance, most major city centers truly
"come to life" at night and bustle with unique characters enjoying
the night life. Even rural areas can have their share of unique late-night
"flavor". Every stretch of road is different, so keep your eyes
peeled for attractions as you drive — if you're taking lots of breaks to fight
night-driving fatigue, you should have ample opportunities to stop. Below are
just a few things you may want to look out for:
Enjoy the calm (responsibly).
Driving
at night can be an experience like no other. With the calm, steady hum of the
engine and the darkness of your surroundings, driving can be almost like flying
through space. Driving at night feels mysterious, fun, and even exciting — for
some people, it's one of life's simplest yet most addictive joys. It's
perfectly fine to enjoy a good night drive, but don't forget to focus on what's
most important of all — your safety and the safety of other drivers. Always
remember that getting distracted while driving can be deadly (especially at
night), so keep your attention on the road. If you're confident in your safe
driving habits, you'll be able to responsibly relax, tune in, and enjoy your
ride! tips
Put
your rear view mirror in its "flipped down" or "night" mode
to reduce rear headlight glare.
Check
all your vehicle's lights periodically, especially if upcoming winter months mean
that you will be doing more driving after dark. To make the process easier, you
can take turns with a friend operating the lights and watching to see that they
all come on, or you can watch your own reflection in the windows of a
glass-fronted building.
Block
out distractions while driving, but don't focus solely on the road. Doing so
may put you in a state of hypnosis and you may even mentally "blank"
for a moment. Keep your eyes moving around the car and landscape.
Warnings
1.
Always wear a seatbelt and encourage
your passengers to do the same.
2.
Do not drive drunk.
3.
Do not drive when you are tired. In
some countries, driving while unnecessarily sleepy counts as impaired driving.
Regardless of the law, it's dangerous.
4.
Don't believe the urban legend that
sunglasses with yellow or bright orange tinted lenses help you see better at
night. Wearing them at night may make objects seem brighter
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