The last few weeks of the year are one of the most difficult times of year to be driving. Data from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents shows a spike of accidents on the roads in the winter.
Driving a Warrington Hire van in the dark
Here are some tips for driving a van in the dark:
Use your lights correctly
Turn your dipped headlights on about an hour before sunset. Keep them on an hour after sunrise to make sure your Warrington Hire Van is visible to other road users. Use the full beams on unlit roads to help you see more clearly, but if you see another vehicle approaching, switch straight back to dipped beams, to avoid dazzling them. To avoid being dazzled yourself, never look directly at the headlights of other vehicles. Look to the left-hand side of the road and follow the lines marking the edge to keep track of your road position. If the glare gets really bad, slow down.
Look out for children, cyclists and animals
Take more care near schools and in built-up areas. Cyclists are difficult to spot after dark and watch out for animals darting out from between parked cars into the road. Keep your speed down and be on alert for the unexpected.
Don’t drive when tired
Seasonal changes affect your sleep patterns. With less light in the evenings, your melatonin levels are higher, so you feel sleepier than usual. Driving when tired will put you and other road users at risk. If you feel you are getting a little drowsy, stop at the next safe place to take a break.
Van Hire Warrington
Our central Warrington van hire depot is easily accessible by foot from all the main local transportation networks, including the central train station and the bus terminal. If you come by car, we have secure on-site car parking that you can use for the duration of your Warrington van rental period. For Van Hire Warrington, Van Hire Runcorn, Van Hire Widnes, Van Hire Altrincham & Van Hire St Helens call us today to check availability.
