GMC 1995 Jimmy Owner's Manual page 178

Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely to be impaired
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by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Don't drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights
Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more
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Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light
behind you.
space between you and other vehicles.
up only so much road ahead.
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In remote areas, watch for animals.
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If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving,
don't wear sunglasses at night. They may
cut
down on glare from
headlights, but they also make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second
or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
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