Driving a hire van at night is very different to during the day. Dark roads mean poorer visibility, and more glare and inexperienced drivers can struggle. The National Safety Council says that the risk of having an accident is three times greater after dark. Read our Go Hire It guide to how to drive a hire van on flooded roads now…
Top Tips for Night-Time Hire Van Driving
Here are some precautions you can take to stay safer on the roads at night time.
Have you had your eyes tested recently?
Before you get in the van, are your eyes up to night-time driving? Driving a van in the dark is demanding on your eyes so it’s not always the other cars that are the problem. Have your eyesight checked over by an optician.
Dealing with glare
The glare from oncoming headlights is distracting. Ever been blinded at night by oncoming traffic? The best way is not to look directly at it. Focus on the side of the road, using the kerb as a guide. Avoid changing your speed too much.
Clean the windscreen
You may not notice during the day, but grease build-up makes light glare worse and distorts your vision. Clean it thoroughly both outside and inside.
Make sure you’re not sleepy
Falling asleep when at the wheel is even more of a danger at night, and it accounts for twenty per cent of serious accidents on our motorways. Before getting in the van make sure you’re well-rested and regularly take a break.
Take your time
If you don’t like driving at night, it is tempting to rush to get to where you are going. This is never a good idea. Keep your speed sensible so you can anticipate hazards.
Watch out for other road users
People can step out in the road in the night so beware in residential areas. If you are driving on a country road, then pedestrians may be walking home where it is poorly lit. Cyclists should always wear reflective clothing and have lights on their bikes – but this is not always the case…
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