Animal health as an industry is on the road to and from offices, making calls and deliveries. Review smart ways to stay safe when driving at dusk or dawn.
Source: Bottom Line Personal, June 15, 2016, page 7.
See and Be Seen
- Turn your headlights on before it gets dark.
- Polish your headlights.
- Clean your windshield inside and out.
- Get polarized lenses if you wear prescription eyeglasses.
- Wear sunglasses judiciously.
- Turn down your dash lights.
- Turn your head frequently to monitor surrounding traffic.
Driving Strategies
- Monitor your speed closely.
- Choose routes that are not directly into the sun.
- Watch for signs of driver drowsiness in the vehicles around you and monitor yourself too.
- Minimize distractions.
- Increase your following distance.