Driving through dawn or dusk can be a beautiful and relaxing experience, especially in Arizona. Whether going to work or coming home after a long day, those skies are your travel companions. However, there’s also an elevated risk of car collisions occurring. While accident lawyers are always there to assist you, you can help prevent any incidents by following these tips.

How Can Drivers Navigate the Road Safely at Sunrise and Sunset?

1. Stay Alert

You might still be sleepy from the night before or tired from your day. Before heading out on the road, a strong coffee, tea, or energy drink can give you the boost you need to get to your destination safely. If you feel yourself starting to fade, pull over.

Staying alert also means noticing other drivers on the road. While you’re alert, they might be sleepy and less focused themselves. If a collision does occur, reach out to an accident lawyer immediately.

2. Lower Your Dashboard Lights

Before you start driving, lower your dashboard lights. While you’ll need them to read gauges or a map, bright lights clash with the dark road. It will take time for your eyes to adjust if you look back and forth. 

3. Manage Your Headlights

Your headlights not only help you see the road clearer, but they also make you more visible to other drivers. During dawn and dusk drives, you should have them on all the time.

However, you should avoid using high beams, which are overly bright. They can temporarily blind and distract drivers in oncoming traffic or those driving ahead of you.

4. Watch Out for Others

Drivers aren’t the only ones on the road. People on bikes and runners may be out for some exercise, while some rural roads are prone to animals crossing them. As a precaution, decide on a more conservative speed during these times of the day.

Invest in polarized sunglasses, which will decrease glare as the sun rises or sets. If you don’t have a pair, you can use your car’s sun visor until the sun is out of your field of vision.

Even if you’re a safe driver who follows these tips, other drivers on the road might not be so careful. If you or a loved one have been in a car collision, reach out to Ely, Bettini, Ulman, Rosenblatt, & Ozer, Attorneys at Law. These accident lawyers have over 200 years of combined experience representing individuals who have been impacted by another’s negligence. If you’re in the Phoenix, AZ, area, reach out to them at (800) 303-2144 for a free consultation. For more information on their services, visit their website.