This weekend, daylight savings time comes to an end. Consider this a friendly reminder from your friends here at Auto123.com to set your clocks back an hour before retiring for the night on Saturday.
But be warned- according to various studies, the time change brings with it an added level of danger to roadways with an increase in traffic related deaths and injuries. Many commuters will have to find their way home after dark- and the accompanying drowsiness which often occurs has risky effects
on concentration and reaction time. Color and depth perception as well as peripheral vision are also compromised, the entire situation compounded by added eye strain caused by the headlights of oncoming traffic.
The British Columbia Automobile Association's Traffic Safety Foundation has released a few pointers for motorists to help keep safe and prevent crashes related to the time change. The most obvious is to keep the lights on, and remember that most daytime running lights won't illuminate the cars taillights. Keeping all bulbs in proper working order and headlights / taillights cleaned and clear goes hand in hand with this.
All the lighting in the world is useless without a clear view out of your car, so make sure your washer fluid, wiper blades and defroster system are all in good order. A clear view out, and good lighting, will help you to watch for wet slippery leaves and pedestrians walking after dark. It's the worst time of year for pedestrian / vehicle accidents, the BCAA says.
Slow down, keep good visibility and be safe- words to live by behind the wheel, and especially in the darker, colder months.
But be warned- according to various studies, the time change brings with it an added level of danger to roadways with an increase in traffic related deaths and injuries. Many commuters will have to find their way home after dark- and the accompanying drowsiness which often occurs has risky effects
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The British Columbia Automobile Association's Traffic Safety Foundation has released a few pointers for motorists to help keep safe and prevent crashes related to the time change. The most obvious is to keep the lights on, and remember that most daytime running lights won't illuminate the cars taillights. Keeping all bulbs in proper working order and headlights / taillights cleaned and clear goes hand in hand with this.
All the lighting in the world is useless without a clear view out of your car, so make sure your washer fluid, wiper blades and defroster system are all in good order. A clear view out, and good lighting, will help you to watch for wet slippery leaves and pedestrians walking after dark. It's the worst time of year for pedestrian / vehicle accidents, the BCAA says.
Slow down, keep good visibility and be safe- words to live by behind the wheel, and especially in the darker, colder months.