Dangers of Night Driving

What Makes Driving at Night Dangerous?

https://www.ingenie.com/young-drivers-guide/what-makes-driving-at-night-dangerous

Driving at night is sometimes unavoidable: it's when you're driving to the airport to catch the cheap flight, picking friends up from parties like a boss, returning home from a late shift. But it is a lot more dangerous to drive at night than in the day, and you need to be aware of the reasons.

Night Driving is a Top Cause of Auto Accidents

https://seriousaccidents.com/legal-advice/top-causes-of-car-accidents/nighttime-driving/

Since your ability to perceive and judge distance is severely impaired at night — the human eye requires light to see — night driving is a top cause of car accidents.  An estimated 90 percent of all driver decisions are made based on what they see. While your eyes are capable of seeing in limited light, the combination of headlights and road lights, with the darkness beyond them, can cause several problems for your vision.  Therefore, car drivers must take extra precaution to avoid an auto accident during the night.

Night Vision and Driving: How Safe Are Older Motorists?

http://www.allaboutvision.com/over40/night-driving.htm

Fading night vision can be a serious traffic hazard, particularly among older motorists who drive after dark. And because people are enjoying longer active lifestyles these days, a record number of senior drivers will be on roadways in the years ahead.

Tips For Driving at Night

http://www.drive-safely.net/driving-at-night/

Driving at night is the most dangerous time to drive, no matter what weather condition is present. The most dangerous time to drive on any roadway is between the hours of midnight and 6am, especially on the weekends. Luckily, there are some things you can do to improve your safety when driving at night.

How to Improve Your Night Driving

http://lifehacker.com/5892783/how-to-improve-your-night-driving

Driving at night is always a bit difficult. Even if you're not tired, the road starts playing tricks on you and after a couple of hours you might start seeing a mirage in the brake lights of the semi truck you've been following for 100 miles. Thankfully, with a few slight modifications to your car and some old driving tricks you can make driving at night a more enjoyable experience.