Driving At Night; Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads - Cadillac STS 2011 Owner's Manual

Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving
because some drivers are likely to be impaired
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light
up so much road ahead.
Watch for animals.
When tired, pull off the road.
Do not wear sunglasses.
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Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean
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Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.
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 might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and
affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive
slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and deep standing or
flowing water.
inside and out.