Driving at night can be tricky even in the best of circumstances. Needless to say, it can get a lot more dangerous if it is a rainy or snowy night. The best thing you can do is to apply as much precaution as you possibly can to ensure that you arrive at your destination safely.

With that in mind, there are some specific things you can do to ensure your safety and that of other road users. Here is a look at some of the best safety tips for driving at night so that you can arrive safely.

Resist Alcohol

It is never good to drink and drive but at night it poses even more of a threat to your safety and others. Road fatalities are higher at night during the day.

If you were drinking instead of driving yourself home get someone else to do so. If you do get into an accident because of drunk driving you will need competent and dedicated car accident lawyers to help defend you, since this will be a serious charge. Even more so if there are fatalities.

Take a Nap

If you are tired it is a good idea to take a nap before you get behind the wheel of a car. Pullover in a safe area and take a nap. If you can’t pull over and take a nap then try playing the radio or some music to keep yourself awake.

Roll down the windows and get fresh air whenever you can. Talk or sing to yourself. The bottom line is that you need to do whatever it takes to stay awake.

Clean Your Windshield and Headlights

The last thing you need at night is to be driving with a dirty windshield. When your windshield is dirty or even damaged it can and will scatter light. This means that the glare will be increased. Once this happens you will have a lot of trouble seeing clearly and this can lead to an accident.

Another thing that can obscure your visibility is a damaged headlight. It will not only decrease your visibility but it will cast a glare on drivers who are moving towards you. Needless to say, this can be very dangerous.

Avoid Highways with Two Lanes

Highways with two lanes are the most dangerous at night. This is because the glare of nighttime lights from oncoming traffic can be overwhelming. 

Two-lane highways also tend to have a lot of curves. If there is another route available even if it is longer it is best to take it.

Arrive Safely

Arriving safely at your destination at night can be challenging and even more so if you are not a person who drives regularly at night. Applying caution is the only way to safely navigate the situation.

Make sure you give yourself the best chance of arriving safely by trying to ward off drowsiness if you are sleepy. You should also make sure that your car is in good working order, the last thing you need is for something to go wrong at night.