How to Improve Visibility and Stay Alert While Driving at Night

As spring evenings stretch longer in Burnaby, you may find yourself spending more time on the road after dark. Whether you are heading to an evening event or taking a late drive home, your Volvo is designed to deliver safety and comfort, any time of day. However, night driving brings its own set of challenges. Reduced visibility and driver fatigue require extra care and preparation to help you stay focused and confident behind the wheel.

Why Night Driving Safety Matters

Driving at night limits your ability to spot potential hazards like pedestrians, cyclists, wildlife, and debris on the road. Glare from oncoming headlights can be distracting, while fatigue becomes a bigger concern during late hours. Taking steps to manage these risks allows you to fully benefit from your Volvo’s advanced safety features, helping you drive with greater confidence, no matter how late the hour.

Tips for Safer Night Driving in Your Volvo

Help protect yourself and your passengers with these simple night driving practices:

Check Your Lights
Make sure your headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals are working properly and free from dirt or fogging. Consider having your headlights checked for alignment or brightness if they seem dim.

Reduce Interior Glare
Lower your dashboard brightness to a comfortable level, and avoid using overhead lights while driving. Minimizing interior reflections helps keep your focus on the road.

Stay Alert to Fatigue
If you feel tired, find a safe place to rest or switch drivers. Drowsiness can slow your reaction time and affect your judgment, making night driving more dangerous.

Leave Extra Space
Give yourself more distance between your Volvo and the vehicle ahead. Extra space gives you more time to react to anything unexpected.

Keep Your Eyes Moving
Scan the road ahead and to the sides, looking beyond your immediate path to spot potential hazards earlier.

Manage Headlight Glare
Avoid staring at oncoming headlights. Instead, shift your gaze slightly toward the right edge of your lane to reduce temporary blindness from bright lights.

Keep Glass Surfaces Clean
Clean your windshield, mirrors, and windows regularly both inside and out. A clear view reduces glare and improves visibility, especially when driving in wet conditions.

Use High Beams When Appropriate
Use your high beams on dark, empty roads, but remember to switch back to low beams when other drivers are nearby to avoid blinding them.

How Volvo Supports Visibility and Safety

Your Volvo is built with features that help you see, and be seen on the road, including:

• Active Bending Headlights to light up curves ahead.

• Automatic High Beams to adjust lighting based on traffic.

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems that support safer driving at night.

Keeping these systems properly maintained ensures they continue to perform when you need them most.

Drive With Confidence Day or Night

Night driving calls for extra awareness, but with the right preparation, you can stay safe and comfortable on every drive. By following these simple tips and keeping your Volvo’s lights and safety systems in top condition, you can enjoy peace of mind, even after sunset.

Schedule Your Volvo Night Driving Inspection

Let us help you get road-ready. Visit Morrey Volvo of Burnaby to have your vehicle’s lights, wipers, and visibility systems checked by our expert technicians. We’re here to help you drive confidently, no matter the time of day.

Contact us today to book your Volvo service appointment.