Craig Rosenbaum | August 13, 2018 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents

You may be someone who drives at all hours of the day and night. Maybe you work late hours that have you traveling home after dark, or maybe you are simply a night owl who prefers late nights out to early mornings. Whatever the case, you may want to make sure that you take extra precautions when driving after dark.

The simple lack of light that nighttime driving presents can cause a number of vision issues for you as a driver. Of course, it’s not only the darkness that can cause hazards. Therefore, you may want to remember a few safety measures that may prevent you from causing an accident while on the road.

Stay conscious of your vision

Much of your nighttime driving safety hinges on your ability to see where you are driving and any hazards that may lurk ahead. Therefore, you need to make sure to take steps to give yourself the best opportunity to enhance your vision while on the road at night. Some safety tips include the following:

  • Making sure your windshield and headlights are clean and undamaged
  • Refraining from staring into oncoming headlights
  • Having your vision checked by a professional annually

If your vehicle presents any issues that could hinder your vision, you should have those problems assessed and repaired by a professional.

Use your lights

Headlights are on your vehicle for a reason. After making sure that they are clean and working properly, you should also make sure that they are at the correct angle. Angling them too high or too low can cause various vision problems for you and other drivers. Auto care centers can help you test and angle your headlights.

Additionally, make sure you use high beams when you need them. When you drive in areas with very little lighting and without much traffic, using your high beams can help you gain more visibility in the darkness.

Accident aftermath

Unfortunately, many car accidents take place at night. You may do your best to follow precautions to increase your safety, but your efforts may not entirely protect you from other drivers. If another driver causes a car accident that leads to you suffering serious injuries, you may have reason to file a personal injury claim against that person in order to seek compensation for pain and suffering and other permitted damages.

Contact Our Car Accident Law Firm in New York City

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Manhattan, NY, and need legal help, contact our New York City car accident lawyers at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. to schedule a free consultation.

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