According to the National Safety Council, traffic deaths are three times greater at night than day. Lighting conditions at night are such that vision is compromised for any driver, especially those over 50. Drowsiness also contributes to more dangerous conditions when driving at night. People driving at night who are tired have a more difficult time concentrating, and have a slower reaction time. There are a few driving safety tips that will increase your safety at night.

• Reduce your speed and increase your following distance from what you normally practice during the day.
• Keep your headlights on low when you are following another driver, or when approaching other drivers in oncoming lanes.
• If an approaching care does not lower their bright headlights, avoid the glare by looking at the right side of the road and using it as a guide.
• If you are tired, make frequent stops for light snacks, drinks, and exercise. If you are too tired to drive stop and rest your eyes from the road.
• Make sure all headlights, taillights, and turn signals are working.