{"id":73,"date":"2019-08-20T13:54:31","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T12:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2024-10-28T15:06:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:06:24","slug":"driving-in-dazzling-sunshine-is-more-dangerous-than-rain-sleet-snow-or-fog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/driving-in-dazzling-sunshine-is-more-dangerous-than-rain-sleet-snow-or-fog\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in the Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Driving in dazzling sunshine is more dangerous than rain, sleet, snow or fog!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On a warm, sunny day there\u2019s\noften nothing better than jumping in the car for a spontaneous road trip but hitting\nthe road in bright sunlight can pose serious difficulties for drivers \u2013 especially\nas summer turns to autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sun often seems to linger\nlower and for longer around the morning and evening rush hours throughout\nAugust, September and October and into winter, affecting drivers\u2019 vision on clear\ndays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun glare has even caused\nproblems for royal drivers, with Prince Philip claiming that he was \u201cdazzled\nby the sun\u201d<\/a> after crashing his Land Rover near Sandringham in\nJanuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bright sunlight can be a major hazard for drivers<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, Official Department for Transport data shows that driving in\ndazzling sunshine is more dangerous than rain, sleet, snow or fog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It causes 2,324 collisions per year, including 55% more serious road\naccidents per year than wintery weather conditions (449 compared to 289) and 25\nfatal incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are plenty of precautions motorists\ncan take to help them steer clear of danger when travelling in potentially\ndazzling sun \u2013 the LeaseCar.uk<\/a>\nteam have revealed their top tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adapt your\ndriving to suit conditions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, you should appropriately alter your\ndriving style, just as you would in stormy or freezing weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the sun is making visibility difficult,\nyou should drive slower than normal and leave an increased following distance\nto the vehicle in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should allow more time for you to\ninterpret the road ahead, react to other drivers\u2019 actions and reduce the risk\nof danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also wise to make full use of your car\u2019s\nflip-down sun visors to block out some dazzling light when necessary, including\nthe one on the passenger side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re designed to provide safer driving\nconditions, with most able to unclip and spin 90 degrees to shield side windows\ntoo, in case the brightness is coming from a different direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well-maintained\ncars are safer<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other ways the LeaseCar.uk<\/a> team came up with to aid\nyour vision when driving in bright sun include taking care of your car, both\ninside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any cracks, scratches or pits on your\nwindscreen, or even your bonnet, could cause sunlight to scatter and distort\nyour view of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you should check your vehicle is in top\nshape before driving in bright conditions and invest in a professional once\nover if you have any doubts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensuring your windscreen and mirrors are completely\nclean and smear-free before setting off can also aid visibility, whilst screen\nwash should be kept topped up too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing clutter from the dashboard is a must\nas well \u2013 materials such as paper, glass and food packaging can reflect\nsunlight and cause easily avoidable problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare to\navoid risks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drivers should also consider keeping in the\nglovebox some polarised sun glasses, which block out intense reflected light\nwithout the darkening effect of traditional pairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as with any extreme or potentially\ndangerous weather conditions on the roads, if you\u2019re not confident of your\nsafety, don\u2019t travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already behind the wheel, stop\nsomewhere safe and wait for conditions to improve \u2013 at LeaseCar.uk we think it\u2019s\nalways better to get to your destination later but safer, in one-piece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Driving in dazzling sunshine is more dangerous than rain, sleet, snow or fog! On a warm, sunny day there\u2019s often nothing better than jumping in the car for a spontaneous road trip but hitting the road in bright sunlight can pose serious difficulties for drivers \u2013 especially as summer turns to autumn. 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