This
year, Daylight Savings fell on November 6 – the day we all set our
clocks back an hour, officially welcoming the season of shorter days.
For many, shorter days result in an increase in nighttime driving.
Are
you someone, or do you know someone who doesn’t enjoy driving once the
sun has gone down? You’re not alone. A recent survey from SYLVANIA
Automotive found that 62 percent of motorists avoid driving during
evening hours. However, for many drivers avoidance is simply not
realistic – you still need to get home from work, your children still
need to get to and from after-school activities, and plans must go on.
So, what to do? In order to increase visibility on the road and make you
more comfortable when driving at night, it is essential that
high-performance headlights are installed on your vehicle.
The
same survey found that while 28 percent of drivers have difficulty
seeing hazards and other drivers on the road at night, 34 percent of
drivers have never changed out their headlights.
When
asked the question: “Do you want to see better when driving at night?”
– The answer should always be yes. This is a no brainer – we all want
to see better when given the option. Improving a vehicle’s headlights
can affect the lives of drivers and their overall experience on the
road. Better headlights can help improve down road visibility and
increase chances of seeing objects sooner in the event of an accident or
hazardous road conditions. This is a simple maintenance check that
drivers of all ages should prioritize when it comes to overall road
safety.
While
many focus on oil changes, brake pads and tire pressure checks, there’s
one safety element that’s often overlooked but especially critical this
time of year – vehicle headlight maintenance. Headlights are an active
safety item and are the first line of defense on a vehicle; if drivers
cannot see objects on the road, they cannot react. If you can see it
sooner, you can make a better reaction.
47
percent of surveyed drivers said they would be likely to change their
headlights if they knew it would improve the safety of loved ones and
other passengers. Changing your headlights is usually a simple DIY fix
that doesn’t require a mechanic and helps to keep you and your
passengers safe when driving at night. You can watch vehicle-specific
videos about changing out your headlights, at this site .
