Improving Vehicle Visibility | Car Kings Inc | Wallington, NJ

It’s beginning to be that time of year again with shorter days, cooler evenings, and crisp mornings. It’s also the time when there’s a rise in vehicle accidents due to low driving visibility. In this month’s blog post, we share some tips on how to improve vehicle visibility for various fall-time hazards and keep you, your occupants, and others on the road safe.

Fall Driving Hazards

The change of seasons is a great time, but it presents several dangers that can be avoided with the right attention to safety.

These dangers include:

Decreased daylight hours
Wet leaves and falling debris on the road
Early morning and evening fog
Increased presence of active wildlife
Extra “back to school” drivers and pedestrians, and
Rainy conditions.

Proactively addressing these dangers by focusing on visibility is key to decreasing any chances of a vehicle accident.

Tips for Improving Visibility

With a few careful steps, you can ensure that you have proper visibility, and that others are easily aware of your vehicle on the road as well.

Check your lights: As the days get shorter, it’s important to check that your vehicle’s lights are working properly. Complete an inspection of all your lights, including headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals. Immediately replace any faulty or dimming bulbs.
Clean your windshield: Falling leaves and other debris can quickly accumulate on your windshield, making it difficult to see. Keep your windshield clean and replace your wiper blades if they are worn out, cracked, or broken. Any damage to your windshield should be repaired, especially small cracks or dings which could grow to larger ones.
Be alert to fog: Fall is a common time for foggy weather, which can make it difficult to see while driving. Fog is typical for early mornings and evenings. Use your low-beam headlights and fog lights (if you have them) to improve visibility. Also, slow down and increase the distance between you and other vehicles.
Watch out for wildlife: Fall is also a time when many animals are on the move, so be extra cautious while driving in areas where wildlife is common. If you see an animal on or near the road, slow down and try to avoid the animal.
Be prepared for rain: Unexpected rain can quickly deteriorate your ability to see and be seen. Make sure that your windshield wipers are working properly and the depth of your tire treads is adequate.
Keep your vehicle visible: As the days get shorter, it’s important to keep your vehicle visible to other drivers. Turn on your headlights when driving in low-light conditions and keep them clean so that they shine brightly.