While on our road trip with the vehicle from my local GMC dealer, I noticed something I hadn’t noticed before: I don’t have excellent night vision. I try to do all my driving during the day simply because it’s safer, but I drove for a few hours after dark one of those days and couldn’t see very well. Are you like me? If so, you’re in luck. I found some ways to help improve your night vision.
Clean Your Windshield
A clean windshield is the first step to having decent night vision. Those bugs and smears on your windshield can impair your vision. Make sure you clean the inside and outside thoroughly with streak-free cleaner. I’ve found that vinegar and newspaper work the best.
Mirrors
Make sure your mirrors are situated in such a way so that they don’t reflect the light into your eyes. The main rearview mirror has a setting so the lights behind you don’t glare into your eyes. Don’t be afraid to use that setting.
Dim the Dashboard Lights
The lights on your dashboard could detract your eyes’ focus from the road. The dimmer you keep those lights, the more you can focus on the dark roads ahead.
New Glasses
This was something I had a problem with. My glasses were so old that they had scratches and other stuff that made my eyesight less than what it should be. Once I got new glasses, though, my night vision improved greatly.
Don’t Look at the Lights
Your eyes have a hard time focusing in the dark if you look at the headlights of oncoming traffic. Never look directly into the lights. Instead, look to the side of the road or straight ahead.
