--- title: Night Driving Dangers - RMC Group description: A little extra caution can go a long way while driving at night. Learn more about driver safety. image: https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/blog90.jpg --- [ ← Back to Blog ](https://rmcgp.com/blog) # Night Driving Dangers Written By RMC Group Published on: October 21, 2019 **Categories:** Personal Insurance ![Night Driving Dangers](https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/blog90.jpg) **A little extra caution can go a long way while driving at night** Summer has ended, and while fall and winter have their own pleasures — including cooler weather — longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even though nighttime driving accounts for just 23% of vehicle miles traveled, more than 50% of fatalities for vehicle occupants 16 and older occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the National Safety Commission (NSC). Because we’re big advocates for safety at [RMC Group](https://rmcgp.com/), we thought it would be helpful to take a look at why night driving is more dangerous, and what you can do to decrease that danger. **What’s dangerous about night driving?** 1. **Decreased vision – **We won’t go into all the biological details, but different parts of the eye (such as iris, pupil, and retina) work differently at night. Your peripheral vision is actually slightly improved, but it’s more difficult to focus on objects ahead of you. And traveling between well-lit areas and darker roads creates issues as well. 1. **Driving too fast for your headlights – **Depending on vehicle speed and headlight setting, many people “over-drive” their headlights. That means, by the time they see something on the road, it’s too late to stop in time to avoid it. 2. **Impaired judgment – **Whether due to drowsiness or the use of alcohol or drugs, it appears that drivers at night often don’t use good judgment. According to the NSC, 66% of fatalities at night involve vehicle occupants who weren’t wearing seat belts. **So what do you do?** Sometimes, there’s no way around driving at night. So here are some tips to help you make a safe trip — whether you’re just running to the store, or you’re headed downtown for dinner on 5th Avenue. 1. **Make sure your vehicle’s lights are in good working condition.** And not just headlights, but turn signals, taillights, etc. 2. **Avoid speeding.** Leave a bigger cushion between you and other cars than you would during daylight hours. Leave yourself more time for the trip. 3. **Be more aware of your surroundings. **You shouldn’t be using your phone, messing around with the radio or trying to find something on the floor while you’re on the road anyway — and distractions are even more deadly at night. Of course, if you’re not comfortable driving at night, the best thing is to avoid it altogether if possible. There’s nothing wrong with asking for a ride from a trusted safe driver or waiting for the sun to come out! **Contact Us!** At RMC Group, we can work with you to make sure you’ve got the [coverage you need](https://rmcgp.com/personal-insurance/), while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Just give us a call at *239-298-8210* or send us a note at [*rmc@rmcgp.com*](mailto:rmc@rmcgp.com). 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