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Why does night driving become especially difficult in late adulthood?
I read online that night driving becomes harder as you get older. Why is that? I know that people sometimes have more difficulty reading as they get older, too. So maybe the issues are related. Why do older drivers have more trouble seeing at night?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Age can impact your eyes in a few different ways. Night driving becomes especially difficult in late adulthood because you have a lower tolerance for glare and less sensitivity to contrasts.
This means that
headlight beams
can be hard on the eyes. It also means that it will be more challenging to identify hazards since night vision relies on contrast.Throughout all stages of life, you can stay safe on the road by securing a great car insurance policy.
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