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Tips to avoid danger during bright driving conditions
Sun hazards
After a long, cold winter with gray skies, snow storms and
flurries, driving on sunny days may seem like a reprieve
from dangerous weather, but beautiful days can be fraught
with danger as well. Follow a few tips to offset any danger
that may be caused by the bright sun shining overhead. (MS
photo)
MS — Weather often contributes
to motor vehicle accidents. Snow,
rain and other factors that
compromise drivers' vision can
make driving hazardous, but there's
a dark side to sunny skies as well.
Glare from the sun can
compromise drivers' vision and lead
to driving mishaps, regardless of
drivers' experience or skill level. The
sun can pack a powerful punch any
time during the day, but can be
especially hazardous in the early
morning sunrise and late -afternoon
sunset.
A 2017 study published in the
journal Medicine titled, "Life-
threatening motor vehicle crashes in
bright sunlight" looked at the risks
posed by bright sunlight.
Researchers found that the risk of a
life-threatening crash was 16 per
cent higher during bright sunlight
than during normal weather.
Researchers concluded that bright
sunlight may create visual illusions
that lead to driver error, including
poor distance judgement.
Plentiful sunlight is often a
hallmark of spring and summer, but
sun -blindness is a real concern for
drivers. As anyone who has turned
into blazing sun only to discover
their windshield has been rendered
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opaque by sun glare can attest,
driving on sunny days can be
challenging. Unfortunately, the sun
might create substantial glare during
rush hour, making driving during
these times more dangerous and
accidents more likely.
While there might be no way to
prevent glare, drivers can take steps
to make driving safer during times of
day when glare is prevalent.
• Make sure the windshield is
clean: Water marks, dead insects,
cracks and road grime can make it
even harder to see out of the
windshield when the sun is blazing.
Clean windshields regularly, and
don't wait until you're head-on into
the sun to engage the windshield
washer spray. Doing so may only
further compromise visibility.
• Observe speed limits: When
glare is present, slow down and keep
more space between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you. If
someone in front of you needs to
brake suddenly, the greater distance
between vehicles can give you more
time to react and avoid accidents.
• Change your route: Try
changing your commute so you're
not driving head-on into eastern sun
in the morning and western sun in
the afternoon.
• Invest in new sunglasses:
Special lenses that mitigate glare,
UV rays and blue light can make it
easier for drivers to handle glare
when behind the wheel.
• Make sure the visor is
functioning: Sun visors are there for
a reason. Use it to the best of your
ability, angling as needed.
• Pull over: If the glare is
especially bad, Plymouth Rock
Assurance suggests playing it safe
and pulling over until the sun rises or
sets. You also may want to change
your driving time to avoid the glare.
Motor vehicle accidents can
happen on bright, sunny days. Glare
can compromise drivers' visibility,
and drivers may need to take steps to
protect their vision on sunny days.
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