The evening is a dangerous time to be on the road. Poor visibility, fatigue, and drunk drivers are just a few of the hazards with which night drivers must contend. Luckily, there are steps all drivers can take to reduce the risks of navigating Florida’s roads at night. Below are some tips for staying safe while driving alone at night in Florida.
7 Tips for Staying Safe While Driving at Night
1. Avoid getting lost
Knowing where you’re going is important, especially at night. Therefore, if you are traveling somewhere unfamiliar, be sure to have a GPS or map handy to ensure that you don’t get lost.
2. Lock your doors and turn off your interior lights
By limiting visibility in your vehicle to outsiders, you make yourself less of a target. In addition, you should always keep your doors locked when driving at night.
3. Don’t use cruise control
Cruise control comes in handy when driving long distances. However, it can also inadvertently make you less focused on driving. Therefore, limit your use of cruise control when driving at night.
4. Improve your visibility
In order to drive safely, you need to see the road. So, if you have glasses, wear them. Also, you should adjust your interior and dash light to prevent glare. In addition, use your headlights and high beams (when needed) so other drivers can see you and you can see the road.
5. Avoid breakdowns
Breakdowns at night are dangerous for a variety of reasons. In order to avoid them, keep your car serviced and never let the gas level fall too low.
6. Limit distractions
Distracted driving is always dangerous, but it is especially dangerous at night. Given the additional factors, you must deal with while driving at night, be sure to always stay focused on the road.
7. Remain alert
Finally, don’t drive drowsy. Drowsy driving is a common cause of accidents, and most of them occur at night. In order to remain alert behind the wheel, take regular breaks if necessary, keep the interior of your car cool, and avoid driving when fatigued.
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