Summertime sunshine is beautiful, but it could make for a hazard when driving. Tips to help when driving in the sun: https://t.co/t03J1dvEXB pic.twitter.com/T2XAGZPv3O
— AAA (@AAAauto) July 25, 2017
When it's warm out, you might be tempted to get up early and drive somewhere to watch the sun rise—or maybe that's just when you have to go to work. Whatever your reason for being on the road, the hours just after dawn, and right before sunset, pose a visibility hazard due to sun glare.
One of the first things you should do to be safer when driving with glare is the same thing you should do whenever visibility is low—turn on your headlights. It won't help you see, since the problem is too much light coming in through the windshield, rather than not enough, but it will help others see you coming. If everyone on the road follows this rule, you'll have an easier time keeping track of traffic when the sun is blinding.
Ways to cut down on glare directly include:
- Wearing polarized sunglasses
- Pulling the car's sun visor down
- Cleaning your windshield inside and out before hitting the road
- Removing papers or any light-colored objects from the dashboard
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