Is it safer to drive on the highway at night or during the day?
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Safety varies depending on different circumstances: 1. Driving during the day is safer: Driving during the day allows for a clearer view of road conditions, enabling better anticipation of potential hazards. Some drivers believe that nighttime driving is limited by headlight range, prone to visual fatigue, and may result in poor visibility of road conditions ahead, increasing the risk of accidents. Due to restricted visibility at night, obstacles like debris or car parts on the road may be hard to avoid in time, especially when high beams are used, making it even more dangerous. These issues do not exist during daytime driving, making it safer. 2. Driving at night is safer: At night, there are significantly fewer vehicles on the road compared to daytime, and road conditions are less complex. Some experienced drivers argue that nighttime driving simply requires following the car ahead while maintaining a safe distance and allowing enough reaction time. Although many claim that nighttime driving can cause drowsiness, truck drivers who are accustomed to night shifts find it manageable as long as they rest well during the day, preventing fatigue at night.