Burning the Midnight Hour? How stay safe while Driving at Night
UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
Driving at night can be very dangerous. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the danger posed by being on the road in the dark. Below are three ways to keep the road safer at night.
Keep Up with Repairs
Your lights are honestly some of the simplest systems in your vehicle. It doesn’t take a mechanic to change a bulb, but doing so will help to keep you safe on the road. If your lights are out, you stand a better chance of getting in an accident or causing someone else to do so. Next time you get ready to drive at night, make sure you check out your lights. A few seconds of caution and a few dollars of replacement parts can help keep everyone safer on the road.
Stay Alert
Nighttime driving is more dangerous than daytime driving. Unfortunately, many drivers fall prey to the same distractions at night that cause accidents during the day. If you are driving at night, make sure to keep your phone put firmly away and pay attention to what’s on the road instead of what’s going on in your car. Make sure that driving is your priority and that you are always keeping your eyes on the road. While a nighttime drive might not be the most exciting thing in the world, it’s certainly much safer than driving while distracted.
Know Your Limits
Tired driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. When you are tired, your reflexes are slowed, and your judgment is impaired. If you feel tired, it’s not a good idea to get on the road. Pull over and rest if necessary and find another driver if you know you won’t be able to make it. Don’t risk the lives of others on the road just because you want to get to your destination a bit faster. It’s always safer to get some sleep than it is to get behind the wheel when you are drowsy.
Even those that follow these rules can get into accidents at night. If you find yourself dealing with the aftermath of a nighttime accident, make sure to call Jake Gunter.
UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
