What to check and how to drive to avoid an accident at night

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With the arrival of winter, the risk of driving in poor visibility increases

In the period between 8 a.m. and 8 a.m., 31% of traffic accidents with casualties in Spain take place, while 41% of traffic accidents are recorded during twilight and at night. These are numbers that show that, despite being the period with the lowest circulation intensity, the
increased severity of traffic accidents occurs during night driving.

There are many factors that make driving on the road at night more dangerous, especially since the vast majority of the data a driver needs is seen through vision. Glare, fatigue, sleeping, these are situations that can occur behind the wheel and which pose a risk to all road users.

In fact, brightness plays a determining role in pedestrian deaths on interurban roads. According to official data, 70% of fatal accidents occur at dusk or at night and 90% of these occur on roads without adequate lighting. A risk that is even greater if it is also accompanied by unfavorable weather conditions such as those that can occur in the coming months with rain, fog and even snowfall.

This Sunday, winter time begins to reign, a measure that increases the chances of driving in low-light conditions. That’s why from Help Flash, a leader in light signaling for vehicles in the event of a road accident, they make a series of recommendations to reduce the risks on the road.

It is necessary to check that the lighting and signaling system of the vehicle is working correctly, adjust the mirrors to:
avoid glare, do not turn on the vehicle’s interior lights, as this reduces the view to the outside; increases the safety distance to have greater maneuverability in an emergency; and slow down to have more control over the vehicle.

It also has to stay inside
brushes in good condition To avoid reflections, pay more attention to the road, be alert and with all your concentration on the car and the road. If you feel tired or have tears in your eyes, find a safe place to
stop the car and rest.

In addition to all these measures, it is essential to ensure that the vehicle has emergency lighting such as Help Flash. In the event of an accident on the road, this device, which is already the legal replacement for warning triangles, ensures that the vehicle is visible to other road users, without undue risk to the driver and passengers.

V16 lamps have many advantages over emergency triangles: they can be positioned from the passenger compartment, without having to remove the seat belt; they are activated automatically; because they are small, they adapt to all types of vehicles, even motorcycles; and in addition, they are suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Source: La Verdad

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