1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 177

Driving at Nieht e Don't drink and drive. e Adjust your inside rearview mirror reduce the to glare from headlamps behind you. a Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down andkeep more space between you and other vehicles. e Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can lightup only so much road ahead. e In remote areas, watch for animals. a If you're tired, pulloff 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 olderthese differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice much light to see the as same thing at night a 20-year-old. as Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is thatsome drivers are likelyto be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs,with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drivedefensively. 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 night. But if you're to driving, don't wear sunglassesat night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make lot a of things invisible. 4-14