Fall Driving Tip #3: Drive Safely in Darkness.
Fall means the sun rises later and sets earlier, increasing the amount of time we spend driving in the dark. Drive safely in darkness – which is similar to driving in wet or cold weather conditions – and practice patience, vigilance, and care.
This fall, remember to:
- Give yourself extra time so you don’t feel the need to rush
- Obey all traffic lights and signals, even if there are no oncoming cars
- Reduce your speeds and be vigilant for potential pedestrians or wildlife
- As temperatures dip, never drive if your windows are fogged up with condensation; wait for them to defrost so you have total visibility
- Increase your following distance so there’s more room between you and the vehicle ahead
- Use low beams instead of high beams in the event of fog
- Keep your vehicle well maintained and have properly working headlights
- Watch for pedestrians and cyclists; they can be hard to notice if wearing dark clothing
- Clear your windshield of leaves so they don’t get trapped beneath your wiper blades
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