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Driving at Night

Driving at Night – Some Solutions and Suggestions
Christine Stone, RN

Clinical Liaison, LifeQuest
Does it seem like driving at night is getting harder and harder?   The problem may NOT just be with your eyes.
Yes, older eyes need more illumination to see. It can take up to 10 minutes longer than younger eyes to recover from the so-called “bleaching effect” caused by the headlights of oncoming vehicles.
Rather than limiting your nighttime driving, some solutions and suggestions include:

  • Asking your optometrist about night driving glasses. These will help reduce glare and increase contrast.
  • When cars approach, get to the far right and look at the lines in the road, rather than at the oncoming headlights.
  • Have your mechanic check the headlights on your car. Most standard car headlights fail to adequately illuminate to road ahead of you.   The plastic cover on the headlights could be foggy or scratched. This could interfere with the headlight clarity.
  • Don’t hesitate to use your high beams when there’s no oncoming traffic.