Prevent being blinded by Sun Glare
26 April 2012 - By Eugene Herbert - The RAC Group
Hi Folks With the onset of winter and the changing time of sunset and sunrise there is often an increase in the number of traffic accidents resulting from motorists being temporarily blinded by the sun. The following tips for motorists are offered to help reduce the dangers caused by winter glare: • Drive cautiously and leave a proper distance to ensure ample reaction time. • Make it a habit to lower visors to help block some of the reflected light. • Avoid using high-gloss vinyl cleansers on dashboards. • Keep the car windshield clean and the windshield washer fluid reservoir full. • When possible, take an alternate route lined with trees or tall buildings in lieu of one with extreme glare. • Turn on headlights to reduce the possible poor visibility of oncoming drivers. • Most importantly, wear sunglasses at all times. Even more important is to wear sunglasses with polarized lenses to reduce glare, and lenses with UV protection to shield the eyes from damage. According to eye specialists using 100-percent polarized lenses is the only truly effective way of eliminating glare. Polarized and antireflective lenses are particularly good for protecting the eyes from sun glare in the winter with the filtering process eliminating 99-percent of the reflected glare. http://advanceddriving.co.za |