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The drivers warned that they use 1 article this week to avoid a possible fine of £ 5k

The drivers warned that they use 1 article this week to avoid a possible fine of £ 5k

The drivers could end up paying a great fine for not using a particular article that could make it drive is safer at this time of year.

As the days begin to last, the sun is lower in the sky, which creates a dangerous glow during the peak trip hours.

During the next week, Sunrise will be around 7 am and sunset at 5.30 pm, aligning directly with peak time traffic.

The low altitude of the sun at this time of year means that it shines directly into the eyes of the drivers, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of collisions.

With an investigation that shows that only 39.5% of the drivers decrease the speed in response to the Sun’s glow, Claire Hayden, optional for Haydenswan EyecareMotor the motorists urge this problem seriously to avoid fines, penalty points or worse, a serious accident.

She said: “Keep a couple of sunglasses by hand in your vehicle. Polarized lenses in particular help reduce the glow more effectively than regular sunglasses.”

The drivers could face fines of up to £ 1,000 and three points in their license for not maintaining proper control of their vehicle due to poor visibility.

In some cases, fines can increase to £ 5,000 if careless driving results in a serious incident.

Claire said: “The low sun can be as dangerous as driving under fog or heavy rains. In fact, it has a much more dazzling effect than the highest summer sun.

“It can cause a strong glow through the windshield of a car that distorts the view of a road driver and can be extremely dangerous.

“Medium -age and older drivers are more sensitive to glow due to slower ocular adaptation, and people with lighter colored eyes, or those who have undergone vision correction surgery, can also have a greater sensitivity to brightness.”

Claire says that you should also try to keep your windshield clean since dirt and spots can intensify the glow.

Another advice is to use its solar visor to block direct sunlight without obstructing your road view.

When driving, be sure to reduce speed and increase the next distance, since reduced visibility means that longer reaction times are needed.

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