Night Driving

I know its already hard to see at night,especially when its raining but does anyone have an extremely hard time seeing at night? during any conditions is there a way to cure that or is it something you get used to?

Matt, some people have a really difficult time driving at night. I don't have a problem with it, and I actually enjoy driving at night. There is a lot less traffic to deal with and everything just seems to move at a easier pace at night on the highway. My biggest problem with night driving is around 4 or 4:30 in the morning I tend to get real sleepy. If I can push through that time frame until the sun comes up I am fine. I prefer day time driving just for the better visibility, but a good over the road driver will need to be able to switch back and forth between the two to make his job more efficient and productive.

I know its already hard to see at night,especially when its raining but does anyone have an extremely hard time seeing at night? during any conditions is there a way to cure that or is it something you get used to?

I use to have a hard time driving at night because I wear glasses and the headlights bothered me but after a few years it no longer bothered me. I adjusted to it and yes it can be difficult seeing at night if its raining and if you choose to continue driving in those conditions I would suggest slowing down. I now find myself starting my days either at Midnight or between the hours of 1-4am.

Thats all really good advice thats one thing im really nervous about. I dont have any problem staying awake or focusing on driving but if im in a town where there is other light on the road or alot of traffic is when I have difficultes

Actually for me sometimes it's easier to have other lights around me, especially when going down a dark highway at night. Those red lights in front of you can let you know what the road is like ahead of you - as long as you don't fixate on the tail lights, or any other thing at night that can lull you into a state of hypnosis.

If you wear glasses, you might want to consider a lens that cuts down on glare.

And yes, night driving with rain, or fog for that matter, only complicates an already compromised visibility. Some super truckers just barrel down anyhow - don't be like those yahoos. You need to make sure you don't drive beyond your field of vision in front of you. When possible, use high beams. Only drive as fast as what will allow you to safely stop the truck - space management is key.

Little things like keeping your windshield clean to reduce glare, having good eyeglass lenses (if you wear glasses) that will cut down on reflections, using your high beams when possible, noticing patterns or curves in the road by using traffic ahead of you as guides, all of these help with the reduced visibility at night. Night driving is tough in general because you do have a lower visibility. The best you can do is increase your ability to see with what you have to work with. Some folks just don't acclimate to it well.