Night Driving: The Visibility Crisis
🚗Night driving is far more dangerous per mile driven than daytime
Visibility Distance:
feet
Stopping Distance:
feet
⚠️ OVERDRIVING YOUR HEADLIGHTS! ✅ Safe visibility margin
You can't stop for hazards you see! You can stop within your sight distance
Hidden Night Hazards to Scan For
Wildlife
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Wildlife Hazards
⏰ Peak hours: 2 hours after sunset
👁️ Watch for: Eye shine reflection
📍 Hot zone: SR-410 = deer highway
💡 Tip: Scan road edges constantly
Unlit Cyclists
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Cyclist Dangers
⚠️ Reality: Most ride without lights
👁️ Visibility: Only 50 feet away
📍 Watch for: Commuters on shoulders
💡 Tip: Check bike lanes extra carefully
Dark Clothing
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Pedestrian Dangers
👤 Visibility: Only 125 feet away
👕 Reality: Most wear dark colors
📍 Risk zones: Crosswalks & shoulders
💡 Tip: Assume pedestrians are invisible
🌙 Night Scanning Protocol
• Scan road edges for movement (animals enter from sides)
• Watch for single headlights (motorcycles/bikes)
• Look beyond your headlight range with peripheral vision
• Clean windshield inside/out (glare multiplies at night)
• Never outdrive your visibility - SLOW DOWN!