more mature drivers giving up night driving?

Most accidents occur on roads familiar to road users. - I expect that is because they use those roads most.

My optician BIL says that the yellow night driving glasses are a danger - like wearing sunglasses in the dark. They reduce the glare from the oncoming headlights, but also reduce how much you can see in an already dark environment.

My son and his wife both cycle to work and I really worry about drivers not seeing them.

It is essential the wear reflective strips and high visibility clothing so they can be seen

Luckygirl3

*Most accidents occur on roads familiar to road users.* - I expect that is because they use those roads most.

My optician BIL says that the yellow night driving glasses are a danger - like wearing sunglasses in the dark. They reduce the glare from the oncoming headlights, but also reduce how much you can see in an already dark environment.

I second that. I bought some because they sounded like a good idea but soon realised what a bad effect they had on my vision. Would certainly not risk using them!

David49

My son and his wife both cycle to work and I really worry about drivers not seeing them.

It is essential the wear reflective strips and high visibility clothing so they can be seen

Of course they wear things like that! But if drivers passing them are being blinded by oncoming lights it isn’t going to help much is it if drivers around them are being blinded by oncoming lights ( and also lights in their rear view mirror).

Luckygirl3

*Most accidents occur on roads familiar to road users.* - I expect that is because they use those roads most.

My optician BIL says that the yellow night driving glasses are a danger - like wearing sunglasses in the dark. They reduce the glare from the oncoming headlights, but also reduce how much you can see in an already dark environment.

That’s interesting and I’ll definitely talk to my optician about the yellow glasses - but I feel I can see better with them. If you are dazzled by bright lights, then how much you can see in the dark parts of your vision field is really neither here nor there.

David49

My son and his wife both cycle to work and I really worry about drivers not seeing them.

It is essential the wear reflective strips and high visibility clothing so they can be seen

When I cycled to work I was bedecked with lights like a Christmas tree. Fluorescent strips on my helmet, fluorescent Sam Brown belt (this was 40 years ago, before fluorescent gilets), full lights, flashing lights back and forward and reflectors on my wheels so that i was visible sideways.

Whatever might happen to me, no one was going to be able to use the excuse that they did not see me.

I’ve noticed my driving was ok but I felt a little more careful with driving at night. Mainly because I’ve drove in daylight most of the year. If I go out at night my hubby usually drives but I think I must try harder! Use it or lose it!

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DH was recently offered this review, FREE with no strings attached. (Special promotion by IAMs, at a presentation in local garden centre).

He took it up and said it was really worthwhile.

The IAMs person made a one hour appointment at mutally agreed time, to sit in passenger seat while DH drove our car .

He (not dh) is a retired police pursuit driver and is now a Driving Test Examiner, and directed DH round some of the local Test routes.

I thought there might be some sales pressure to join IAMs but there wasn't; just some really useful commentary and advice for older drivers.

DH (79) passed Review with "excellent".