9 Tips to Enhance Your Vision for Safer Driving at Night This Winter

Daylight saving time saving time has ended, which means we've officially entered the season of pitch-black commutes by 5 p.m. Even if you consider yourself a road warrior, navigating the dark requires a completely different level of focus than daytime driving.

Factors like reduced visibility, blinding glare from modern headlights and common eye conditions like astigmatism can turn a routine drive home into a white-knuckle experience. It doesn't matter how long you've been behind the wheel; when the sun goes down, the risks go up. 

Before you head out into the gloom, it's time to refresh your strategy with these essential safety tips for driving at night.

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