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Post by sarahq on Mar 16, 2007 19:37:30 GMT
Hi all....
I'm an inexperienced driver, and really find it hard to see when driving at night. I find myself having to slow down when cars are coming towards me, as I just can't see the road.
I've had anti-glare tint put on my driving glasses, but it doesn't seem to help...
Anyone got any hints and tips that might help me out? I'm getting much more confident driving during the day, but in the dark and the rain, I'm still a little scared!
Many thanks
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Post by petercharlesf*gg on Mar 17, 2007 18:47:35 GMT
I might be considered a dangerous old fart but when oncoming headlights dazzle me. I shut my eyes for the fraction of a second until it passes.
Otherwise I concentrate on the nearside verge or the reflectors or look down into my lap. What else is there to do? If you cannot stop yourself concentrating on the lights approaching you, you might as well give up driving at night. Not as stupid as it sounds.
I rarely drive at night because my colourblindness means I have problems distinguishing brake lights from neons and Belisha beacons. Nevertheless I have been driving for over 40 years without mishap! (My fear is motorways, it is nearly 10 years since I last encountered the monsters!)
The rain is a different matter entirely, no matter what quantity of water is alighting on your windscreen, it is better to have the wipers working all the time, they are cheaper to replace than a bumper and a set of headlights!
With experience you will be able to cope with all manner of road problems that appear to be insurmountable at this early stage, most of all don't worry yourself, give it time.
Experience always demands input.
Hope this helps, regards, Peter.
It is far better to lift your foot of the throttle and slow slightly than blunder onwards into oblivion.
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Post by 205GRD on Mar 20, 2007 15:50:30 GMT
This is something I also still have issues with when driving at night, especially when the oncoming vehicle is one of the modern ones with xenon bulbs fitted.
I find that looking down the line of the verge/kerb as peter says above helps, i often have to ease up a bit when i cant see
doug
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