Environment¶

Night Driving¶

• Much harder at night, than day
• Eye adaptation: Close eyes for a few seconds before starting to drive to speed up eyes to adjust to low light
• Avoid interior lights, dim dashboard lights
• Use low beam whenever, and use high beam only when required as it may dazzle other drivers

Fog¶

• Use low beam headlights and fog lights; high beam will reflect
• Use defrost for front glass
• Don't overtake

Sandstorm¶

Slippery and Sandy Roads¶

Rain¶

• Initial rain drops is more dangerous, since they loosen the grease and dirt
• Poor visibility
• Poor tyre traction
• Aquaplaning/Hydroplaning
  • Buildup of Layer of water between wheels and road
  • At low speeds, good tyre designs can dissipate water buildup; this is hard at high speeds
• Large braking distance
  • Double the safe distance

Times of the day¶

• Sunrise/Sunset: Glares can cause issues
• Peak traffic hours

Natural Forces¶

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