If you are anything like me, you have a little trouble driving once the sun has gone down. I know, it’s hard – especially when you used to be able to drive after dark and now just can’t see as well as you used to be able to. I get it! But hey, there are always tips for how you can drive better after dark even if your night vision is kinda eh, and of course, you always have the option to not drive after dark (which is getting harder as winter approaches). So, from one blind bat to another, here are my tips for driving after dark when you have literally no other choice!

First, make sure your headlights are in good working order. Clean them off, maybe even recondition them if you need to. If you think the bulbs are a little dim, or if you still have old yellow halogens, ask your dealer if you can upgrade them safely to LEDs or at least brighter halogens. That’ll make it a lot easier to see the road at night!

Second, if you encounter another vehicle on a two-lane road coming towards you and you don’t want to be blinded by their headlights, avert your eyes and focus on the white line on the side of the road as they pass. You’ll stay in your lane and you can use your peripheral vision without getting spots in your vision in the middle of your line of sight. Super helpful!

Plan your trips to avoid driving after dark. If you are going somewhere, make sure that you leave with enough time to get home before it gets dark. If you can’t, see if you can carpool with someone or if a friend or family member can give you a ride. It makes all the difference when it comes to safety and peace of mind.