We have already published a few articles on the What – Where – When guidebook for drivers. This time we are focusing on night driving.
What – Where – When The second edition of Autokirja was published in 1956. The book was based on works by Swedish Bilen som Hobby and Danish Bil & Motor.
Responsible for the Finnish version Ilmo and Moor Kurki-Suonio.
There are several Seven Rules in the book that in most cases still apply today. There are only five rules for night driving.
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The five rules of night driving
- Switch to low beam first when you see the opponent. Don’t expect someone else to do it first. Courtesy costs nothing.
- Make sure that the headlights are always adjusted so that they do not blind the opponent.
- Do not park on a dark road without leaving the parking lights on. The best way is to try to get the car completely out of the lanes in the dark
- Do not dazzle the driver of the car in front by using the high beam when driving behind it. You can see well enough even in low light, because the driver above acts as your guide.
- Do not use more lights than necessary when driving in the city. In most cases, the parking lights are sufficient when the eyes have had time to get used to the street lighting.