As our days get shorter, and nights get longer, more and more drivers will be driving into the sun either on their way to work, or back home in the evening. While the sunrises and sunsets may be spectacular, driving with the glare in your face creates a hazard that could cause problems.
“Driving with a glare makes it much harder to see the road ahead, and to notice potential hazards. In these conditions we urge drivers to exercise extra caution, especially in areas with high foot traffic such as schools, bus stops, and road crossings,” the Automobile Association noted.
The AA said there are a few tips motorists can use to ensure that they are safer in these conditions.
“Invest in a good pair of polarised sunglasses that can reduce the glare, and, obviously, use your sun visor to block out the sun. These two tips alone should ease the glare but you should still drive with caution,” the Association said.
Other tips include:
Use polarized sunglasses…
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