Important £100 driving warning issued to anyone using their car after Sunday morning
28.10.2023 - 13:19
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A warning has been issued to drivers ahead to the clocks going back this weekend.
Driving expert from Motorpoint Tim Rodie shared his top tips for drivers to help keep safe on the roads and avoid costly fines. The clocks go back by one hour on Sunday (October 29), meaning drivers may be making more journeys in the dark in the coming days, weeks and months.
Driving can be difficult at times, whether you are nipping out to the shops quickly or travelling a long distance to visit family. Therefore, it is key to be prepared before setting off. Searches for 'driving in the dark' have increased by 56 per cent compared to this time last month. In light of this, the Motorpoint expert shared some top tips driving in the dark, as writes Birmingham Live.
He said: “There are a few things all motorists should do ahead of the clocks going back to make sure they feel as confident as possible on the roads. It might seem obvious but spending five minutes making sure you know how to turn your headlights can avoid a lot of stress. You need to be using your dipped or ‘regular’ headlights as dusk approaches – probably from about 3.30 pm onwards after the clocks go back, to help make you more visible against the low sun.
“Another easy thing to check is that your rear-view mirror is on the glare-prevention setting too, you can usually change this using a tab at the bottom of the mirror if the unit doesn’t automatically adjust. This will really reduce glare from cars behind you.” He went on: “While refamiliarising yourself with how your headlights work is important, motorists also need to be checking that no bulbs need replacing.
“Driving with only one working headlight not only reduces your visibility but will also make it harder for other
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