Today is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. The nights will be getting shorter from tomorrow, but if you are not used to driving in the darkness, or are just not confident in the dark, here are some tips that will help you.
Judgement of distance and speed becomes harder at night because of the reduced visibility and other unfamiliar distractions. You may not have done any night driving on your driving lessons, so at first, take it easy. If you can't stop within the range of your vision, then slow down.
Before you go out, make sure your lights work. You will have done these checks on your driving lessons and your driving instructor will have made sure that you know what to check. Check that your headlights, stop lights and windscreens are not dirty.
Turn on your dipped headlights in good time, before it gets really dark, and be sure you know how to use your main beam headlights should you need them. Again, you will have covered this on your driving lesson.
When you are out at night, stay calm, and read the road around you, as things that are familiar in the daylight, can be a surprise in the darkness. As always, keep things safe, and if you feel uncomfortable, pull over somewhere safe, keep your lights on, and relax for a moment until you feel ready to proceed.
Remember, your driving instructor at John Lowe Driving will always be available for any further advice.
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