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Dangers of Night Driving

10/29/2014

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Night Driving Dangers
A little extra caution can go a long way while driving at night

Summer has ended, and while fall and winter have their own pleasures — including Skiing, Snowmobiling or Ice Fishing — longer nights mean increased danger on the roads.

You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even though nighttime driving accounts for just 23% of vehicle miles traveled, more than 50% of fatalities for vehicle occupants 16 and older occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the National Safety Commission (NSC).

Because we’re big advocates for safety at Sandvik Insurance Agency, we thought it would be helpful to take a look at why night driving is more dangerous, and what you can do to decrease that danger.
 
 What’s dangerous about night driving?
     1.    Decreased vision. We won’t go into all the biological details, but                        different parts of the eye (such as iris, pupil and retina) work differently at            night. Your peripheral vision is actually slightly improved, but it’s more                  difficult to focus on objects ahead of you. And traveling between well-lit                areas and darker roads creates issues as well.

     2.    Driving too fast for your headlights. Depending on vehicle speed and            headlight setting, many people “over-drive” their headlights. That means,              by the time they see something on the road, it’s too late to stop in time to            avoid it.

     3.    Impaired judgment. Whether due to drowsiness or the use of alcohol or            drugs, it appears that drivers at night often don’t use good judgment.                  According to the NSC, 66% of fatalities at night involve vehicle occupants              who weren't wearing seat belts. 

So what do you do?
Sometimes, there’s no way around driving at night. So here are some tips to help you make a safe trip — whether you’re just running to the store, or you’re headed all the way to Northern Minnesota.

     1.    Make sure your vehicle’s lights are in good working condition.                 And not just headlights, but turn signals, taillights, etc.

     2.    Avoid speeding. Leave a bigger cushion between you and other cars                  than you would during daylight hours. Leave yourself more time for the                trip.

     3.   Be more aware of your surroundings. You shouldn't be using your                 phone, messing around with the radio or trying to find something on the               floor while you’re on the road anyway — and distractions are even more               deadly at night.

Of course, if you’re not comfortable driving at night, the best thing is to avoid it altogether if possible. There’s nothing wrong with asking for a ride from a trusted safe driver or waiting for the sun to come out!

Sidebar:
We’re open all day!
When you’re driving around during the day, stop in to Sandvik Insurance Agency for a review of your coverage. We won’t keep you after dark, we   promise. Just give us a call at 507-226-8481. We’re here to help!

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At Sandvik Insurance Agency, we can work with you to make sure you've got the coverage you need, while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Just give us a call at 507-226-8481 or send us a note at contactus@sandvikagency.com. We want to help you meet your goals, and make sure what's important to you is protected!

 

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