Is it safe to drive at night?

Is it safe to drive at night?

It's not just paranoia: Driving at night is actually more dangerous. Fatal accidents are three times more likely at night compared with the daytime, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Why is it hard to drive at night?

The top three reasons you may find it frightening to drive at night: Glare – Glare from oncoming headlights and street signs make it harder to see the road and causes the eyes to take longer to adjust. … Low light – Driving in areas with low light makes it tougher for your eyes to distinguish contrast and gauge distance.

Is it safe to drive at 3am?

Midnight to Three A.M., Says New Report. A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that most drunk driving accidents, 55%, occur between midnight and 3 a.m. With three out of four fatalities involving alcohol-impaired driving, midnight to 3 a.m. is also the most deadly.