One of the greatest challenges you will face as a driver has to do with driving in the night. You should note that night driving does not necessarily start when the moon and stars appear but as soon as the sun sets below the horizon. Always dip your lights to a low beam the moment the lights of an on-coming vehicle appear. Once in a while the other driver may not and if that is so you need to remind him with just a brief flash. You should never flash on them with the lingering eyeful of a high beam.
It is important to reduce your speed at night because it is normal for eyes to take a few seconds to recover from the glare of dazzling lights of oncoming traffic. The best strategy is to look just in front of your bonnet using the center line as your point of reference. Should the glare continue to be disturbing you may need to slow down and slightly look to the edge of the road; you should be able to gain a proper view in a short while.
Once in a while it is the driver behind you who fails to dip their lights flashing you with a glare through your mirrors. Your best option is to adjust your mirror slightly to distract the light from shining directly into your eyes. You also want to request the driver behind you to dip their lights by holding your hand for a few seconds over the side of your mirror. Always have proper illumination when driving at night so as to make your car more visible.
