Night driving presents very different challenges from driving during the day. At night, without the colours and contrast of the day, visions and depth perception are significantly impaired.
Given that car crash rates increase considerably when the sun goes down, you should aim to do as much night time practice as you can. Have a look at tactics for handling unfamiliar situations for tips on preparing yourself mentally.
Before you hit the road, check that all exterior lights are working properly and ensure that your Windows and headlights are clean. Dirty Windows can add to glare and impaired vision, making it difficult to see, dirty headlights can greatly reduce efficiency.
Avoid using high beams when it's foggy, it will reduce your own ability to see and may temporarily blind other drivers
Adjust your rear-view mirror to avoid the reflection of other vehicles headlights most cars have day /night rear-view mirrors that can be titled easily to reduce the glare.
Avoid using your vehicle's interior light while driving, if you need to check the map, safely pull over to the side of the road first, then do your check.
Increase your crash avoidance space to make it easier to spot potential hazards and give you more time to respond.
Night time driving requires lots of concentration, which can be tiring. To prevent fatigue, take frequent breaks to give your eyes a chance to recover.
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