Driving at night, Driving at night -25 – Cadillac 2008 SRX User Manual

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Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving
because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.

Night driving tips include:

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Drive defensively.

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Do not drink and drive.

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Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.

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Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because your headlamps can only
light up so much road ahead.

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Watch for animals.

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When tired, pull off the road.

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Do not wear sunglasses.

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Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.

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Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out.

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Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But, as we get older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.

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