Traveling Safely at Night
For many truck drivers, one of the worst times to travel is during the night. The bright lights of passing cars can lead to headaches and the long hours can lead to fatigue in drivers. However, for many fleets, traveling at night is one of the major times travel occurs. There is less residential traffic on the roads, which means travel can be easier in some ways. If your fleet tends to travel often in the evening hours, consider these tips to stay safe.
- Before travel, be sure to have your headlights aimed straight instead of leaving them uneven. This will help your headlights work more effectively during travel.
- If your truck allows you, dim the lights of your dashboard. This will help avoid reflections that could lead to a distraction while driving.
- Avoid wearing any type of glasses if possible when driving at night. If you are required to wear glasses, wear a prescription pair that comes with a coating that helps prevent reflection. Choose glasses over contacts when driving at night to avoid irritation and eye strain.
- Become accustomed to looking for eyes of animals along the side or in the road. The light from your vehicle will reflect in their eyes, so you will be left seeing two bright, yet small, circles in the distance. Eyes will alert you to an animal’s presence up ahead, allowing you to slow down to avoid hitting the animal.
- Be sure to clean your side mirrors before night travel. Streaks and smudges will only reflect the light of oncoming vehicles, making it difficult to see.
At Middleton & Meads, we are ready to help maintain and repair your truck fleet during your season. While many accidents can be prevented, we know that others are unavoidable. We specialize in the following repair and maintenance services:
- Frame Straightening
- Panel and Component Replacement
- Cab and Body Replacement
- Complete Truck Collision Repairs
- Custom Truck Paints
- Dent/Scratch Truck Repairs
- Window-shield Replacement
If you feel your business could benefit from Middleton & Meads’ Fleet Management service or if you have any questions, please contact Middleton & Meads by calling 410-752-5588 or click here today!
The Middleton & Meads Company, based out of Baltimore, Maryland, has a long and respected history in the transportation industry. We are a family owned and operated company through four generations, celebrating over 90 years quality of truck, bus and equipment repair and service. We work with you to provide the solutions to your transportation needs!
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