Tips for driving at night
30.08.2023
Fatal accidents are three times more likely at night than during the day. The main reason why this happens is the poor visibility the driver has at night.
Driving at night should be approached with greater attention, especially when driving a rental car. You should never underestimate how dangerous driving at night can be. You don't have to be afraid when you drive at night, but you have to be aware of the increased danger.
If it's your first time driving at night, make sure you know how the headlights work, the low and high beams and even the fog positions. While driving, it is very important not to turn on the lights inside the car, they will reduce visibility. Even if they are not to be used while driving, you must know where these lights are located.
When we drive at night and are in an unknown area, we have to pay extra attention to road signs, even if some of them are reflective.
It is best to reduce the speed when driving at night, especially when we are with a rental car. Even if the car's headlights are very good, it is more difficult to see what is on the road in front of us, because the reaction time is slower than during the day, and the braking time differs from car to car.
Whether we are in urban areas or in well-lit neighborhoods, the visibility behind the wheel must be optimal when using low beam. Of course, in rural areas or on roads with few street lights, you will definitely need to use your vehicle's high beam to see the road more clearly. Make sure you turn off the high beams as soon as you see a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. Also, never use high beam when driving behind another car. Thus, you must know very well how the headlights work when you drive
rental car.
The driver must be as little distracted as possible at any time of the day, driving at night requires greater attention and concentration.
Before going on a trip at night, try to rest as much as possible, because if you are tired, the risks of an accident increase considerably.
These were some tips offered by the
Win Rent A Car team, to reach the destination in safety and comfort even when driving a rental car.