2003 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 230

But if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean - inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet checked reqularly for proper aim, so should vour eves be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from road, you stop, can't accelerate or turn as well night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - and because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as O n aren't even aware of it. dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The s ~ l r f a ~ e get v e t suddenly when p u r may reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. 4-17