· Be sure all of your vehicle's lights (i.e., headlights, parking lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, brake lights, tail and marker lights, interior lights and instrumentation lighting) work properly.

· Use the night setting on your rearview mirror to avoid the glare from headlights.

· Switch your headlights from high beam to low beam as oncoming vehicles approach.

· Be alert and watchful for bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadside and at crosswalks.

· Remove sunglasses at dusk to increase visibility. Drivers often forget they are wearing them.

· Keep your eyes moving from side to side while driving. This practice keeps your eyes adjusted to the dark and helps avoid "highway hypnosis," a state which impairs reaction time.

· Be sure you are well-rested. Adjusting to the loss of an hour of sleep can make you tired. Do not drive if you feel drowsy.

Credit: NCDOT, http://www.ncdot.gov/travel/safetytips/

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