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Why should you drive slower at night?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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Distances are harder to judge, general visibility is lower. Hazards are harder to see so a slower speed allows you more time to deal with any incident

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Why should yu drive slower at night?

reduced visibility and you don't want to outrun your headlights


How much slower do you drive at night?

about 26 or 35


When roads are slippery you should?

Drive slower, and when speeding up go slower, so you don't spin out of control.


How much slower should you drive on packed snow?

Cut your speed in half.


The safest way to drive in fog is?

You should drive with caution (slower speed) and with your LOW BEAMS on.


Why is it safe to drive slower?

it is safe to drive slower because you could get in a car accident if you drive really fast


What should you do when driving in precipitation?

Turn on your headlights and your wipers drive a bit slower than when in good weather


When driving on packed snow you should drive at least percent slower than you normally would on dry pavement?

20


Does your metabolism increase at night?

No. On the contrary, it's a bit slower at night.


Should you drive from Sacramento CA to Eugene OR at night?

Only if you want to.


Why do older people tend to drive slower than the other people?

Elderly people tend to drive slower because they have less faith in their physical abilities. Their reflexes are slower, their vision and hearing are less acute, and they compensate by going slower in the hope that they will avoid accidents. Unfortunately, a very few insist on driving so long after they should have given up a license that they actually become hazards themselves.


Is your reaction time slower at night?

There are a number of factors that make your reaction times slower at night. If you sleep normal nighttime hours, you will be tired. There is also the factor of the darkness, which will hinder your efforts and make you slower at certain activities.