Low sun is dazzling: tricks help to avoid accidents
Created: 09/15/2022, 19:00
By: Simon Mones
In autumn, the sun is often low and blinds drivers.
But a few simple tricks can help reduce the risk of accidents.
In autumn, the days become shorter and the sun is also lower.
This can easily become a hazard for motorists because it can dazzle them.
Accordingly, pedestrians and cyclists must expect not always to be seen in time.
But a few tricks can reduce the risk.
The traffic experts from TÜV Thüringen recommend, for example, raising the seating position and folding down the sun visors.
Wearing sunglasses can also help to reduce the risk of accidents caused by the low autumn sun.
However, the sunglasses also have the disadvantage that the already dark surroundings are further darkened.
Glasses that are too dark are not allowed at the wheel anyway.
The ADAC therefore advises spectacle wearers to use anti-reflective lenses.
The low sun in autumn can quickly become a hazard for drivers.
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Low sun is dazzling: tricks help to avoid accidents
Other tips: Orient yourself to moving traffic, be ready to brake and increase the safety distance.
It also makes sense to adjust the speed to the poorer visibility.
If you drive with the dipped headlights or daytime running lights on, other road users can see you earlier.
Particular care must be taken when turning and driving up.
The passenger can help here if he has a better perspective.
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The dazzling effect can also be increased by a dirty windscreen - for example by insect remains.
This should therefore be cleaned regularly from the outside and inside.
Because if the windshield is not really clean, the wiper blades can draw streaks.
In addition, it should also be checked whether there is still enough cleaning water.
The same applies to the wiper blades of the windscreen wipers.
“In the worst case, broken wipers even scratch the windshield.
Therefore, if in doubt, it is better to change the windscreen wipers more frequently,” advises the ADAC.