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When driving at night, how can you be sure you can stop?
I hate driving at night. My vision is poor, which exacerbates the problem. I’m most afraid of rear-ending someone or hitting an animal. How can I make sure that I can stop when I’m driving at nighttime?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
According to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
, 50% of fatal accidents occur at night. So your concerns are well-founded. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop by:
- Driving slowly, often at speeds lower than the posted speed limit
- Using your high beams effectively—when no motorists are in front of you or coming the other direction, use high beams to illuminate the road
- Avoiding driving when drowsy
- Avoiding tailgating or following too closely to the driver in front of you
- Driving as defensively as possible and scanning ahead as far as possible
While you can limit the chance of an accident when driving, sometimes things happen. That’s why you should use
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