HERE ARE THE TOP TIPS FOR SAFER NIGHT DRIVING

Plenty of us hate night driving—there's no feeling quite like getting someone else's high beams shined in your eyes. But beyond the pure annoyance, few of us realize how dangerous it can be. Fatalities on the road occur at a rate three times greater at night than during the day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While only a quarter of all driving is done at night, more than half of all driving deaths occur then.

Your depth perception, ability to distinguish color, and peripheral vision are all worse in low-light conditions. You tend to be more tired at night. And consider a basic fact: Typical low beams illuminate the road from 160 to 250 feet in front of your car, and normal high beams shine from about 350 to 500 feet. At 60 mph it takes more than 200 feet to stop. So even with your high beams on, there's not a lot of room for error.

But we can't just sit around waiting for the sun to come up. Here are 10 tips to keep you safe on the road when the sun goes down.

• Keep windows clean to avoid increased glare and condensation.
• Don’t dazzle others - dip your lights when faced with another road user.
• Help drivers see you in twilight by turning your headlights on before sunset and keeping them on for an hour after sunrise.
• Have your eyes checked regularly for problems which can affect your night vision.
• Be aware that other road users may behave erratically, so be prepared to give them more space.
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• Watch out for pedestrians, especially near pubs and clubs around closing time.
• Allow more time for your own journey, so you're not driving under pressure.
• If you can, dim your dashboard lights and reduce reflections and avoid reducing your night vision.
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