Bright sunlight is underestimated as a dangerous driving condition. If you use some common sense and one or more of the tips below you can avoid most accidents caused by glare.

  • Invest in a great pair of sunglasses- Sunglasses will not only drastically reduce the bright sun rays that reach your vision, they will also protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
  • Utilize your sun visor- it can help to block out the sun. Almost every vehicle is outfitted with sun visors. Most visors are able to be positioned to block sunlight coming through the front windshield as well as from the right or left side windows. A sun visor is one of the most effective ways to block sunlight. All sun visors are designed not to hinder the driver’s visibility.
  • Have your vehicle’s windows tinted- Specialty auto repair shops will tint your windows for a few hundred dollars. Tint is applied by placing a thin plastic film over your windows. This film will block a certain percentage of the sun’s rays from entering your vehicle. Make sure that you check your state’s regulations on window tinting. Some states will issue traffic citations for overly darkened vehicle windows.
  • Leave some space- Allowing some extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when driving in bright sunlight. Bright light greatly reduces your visibility and reaction time.

,