{"id":1656,"date":"2016-11-18T19:18:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T19:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/how-to-drive-safer-as-it-gets-darker-earlier\/"},"modified":"2016-11-18T19:18:16","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T19:18:16","slug":"how-to-drive-safer-as-it-gets-darker-earlier","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/how-to-drive-safer-as-it-gets-darker-earlier\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Drive Safer as It Gets Darker Earlier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left;height: 208px;margin: 10px 20px;width: 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/878\/2018\/07\/darker2.png\" alt=\"\" \/>As we progress towards the end of the year, the days are getting shorter, which means it\u2019s getting darker faster. Unfortunately for drivers, this also means that the risk of experiencing a car accident is also increased. According to the National Safety Council, the risk of a fatal crash is three times greater at night. Below are important safety tips for driving in the dark:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid Drowsy Driving<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting enough sleep is critical to keeping focused\/alert while driving, so be sure to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t drive if you\u2019ve been awake for 24 hours or more. You\u2019ll risk falling asleep and\/or losing focus.<\/li>\n<li>Stop for a break every 100 miles (or two hours on the road) to recover mentally and physically.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid driving during times you normally sleep. If you have to, drink a caffeinated beverage to help you stay awake.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re feeling drowsy, pull over and take a nap. Better safe than sorry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Driving after Dark<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your headlights are clean and aimed correctly. Turn on the headlights before sunset and keep them on one hour after sunrise.<\/li>\n<li>Dim the lights on your dashboard and reduce reflections to improve visibility of your surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the right edge of the road when oncoming bright headlights are coming towards you.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t blind drivers ahead of you \u2014 keep your headlights on low beam.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your windshield as clean as possible, especially during the night.<\/li>\n<li>Drive slower than you usually do to compensate for limited visibility.<\/li>\n<li>Watch out for pairs of tiny bright spots in the distance \u2014 an animal might be on the road.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re driving during rush hour, slow down and stay alert. Everyone should be more cautious, even on familiar routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tips for Older Drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have vision examinations once a year to make sure your eyes are fit for driving after dark.<\/li>\n<li>Drive patiently and reduce speed to be able to react in time.<\/li>\n<li>Consider retaking a driving course, even if you are an experienced driver.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain focus by not listening to music\/the radio and by avoiding talking with passengers.<\/li>\n<li>Consult your doctor to ensure that your prescription drugs don\u2019t affect your driving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more safety tips for winter driving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/safety-tips-winter-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in this article<\/a> and check out how to create a car emergency kit for wintertime <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/create-car-emergency-kit-wintertime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. For professional fire, water and mold restoration services, contact your local PuroClean office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we progress towards the end of the year, the days are getting shorter, which means it\u2019s getting darker faster. 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