How to Protect Your Eyes From Glare While Driving

A pair of sunglasses can be an effective weapon against glare.

While it is commonly known that rain, ice and other inclement weather pose a danger to drivers, many drivers overlook the negative impact of common glare. Glare occurs when the sun shines at extreme angles off cars and other surfaces, and is particularly intense in the early morning or late evening hours. Protecting your eyes from glare helps keep you safe and prevents unnecessary strain on your eyes. There are several methods for avoiding glare on the road.

Instructions

1. Wear sunglasses with UV protection. Sunglasses help lower the intensity of both glare and ambient light, but be certain they do not impede on your ability to safely see the road.

2. Put the sun visor in your vehicle down. The visor can block bright sun or glare, but limits your field of vision, so be extra careful when using it.

3. Tint your windows and have glare-resistant coating applied to your windshield. Laws regarding window tint vary from state to state, so check local regulations before proceeding.

4. Avoid cleaning your dash with reflective sprays or wipes. Glare bouncing off your dash can be just as harmful as glare coming from other cars.

Tips & Warnings

• One simple way to avoid glare entirely is taking an alternate route to work. You may find a new path with more tree coverage and lower sun exposure.

References

• Sun Position.com: Vision Experts and Law Enforcement Agree - Driving and Sun Glare Can Be a Deadly Mixture
• Spec Savers: Protecting your eyes when driving