How Does Visibility Distance Change During Night Driving?
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Visibility distance decreases when driving at night. During nighttime driving, due to the effect of headlights, bright objects appear against a dark background, making them seem larger. However, the eyes still perceive objects as appearing larger when closer and smaller when farther away, resulting in reduced visibility distance. Precautions for night driving include: 1. Pay attention to non-motorized vehicles on the right during encounters: Stay calm when encountering oncoming vehicles and be mindful of pedestrians and bicycles on the right. When the distance to an oncoming vehicle is 150 meters, switch from high beams to low beams. This is not only courteous but also ensures driving safety. 2. Control your speed: Traffic volume is lower at night, and interference from pedestrians and bicycles is relatively reduced, making it easier for drivers to speed. However, this increases the likelihood of traffic accidents. 3. Increase following distance: During night driving, drivers have less visibility than during the day and often encounter dangerous or emergency situations. Therefore, drivers must be prepared to stop at any moment. To avoid hazards, it is important to maintain an appropriate following distance to prevent rear-end collisions. 4. Avoid overtaking when possible: Before overtaking, check if there are obstacles on the right side of the vehicle being overtaken to prevent collisions if the vehicle swerves left to avoid obstacles. If overtaking is necessary, use continuous switching between high and low beams to signal the vehicle ahead. Only proceed with overtaking after confirming it is safe to do so.
