Sun Glare Can Be Dangerous for Drivers

Описание: DAYTON -- Driving into the sunset or sunrise might sound romantic, but it can be dangerous.

"It's hard to see," said Terence Howard.

"The glare even with the visor down and your sunglasses on I'm always afraid somebody will pull out in front of me," said Rosalie Rice.

"The sun's lower in the sky at this time of year and it's right in their line of vision so it's kind of hard to get that position so you can see around it," said Cindy Antrican, Public Affairs Manager for AAA.

Nationally, only a fraction of deadly crashes are caused by the sun's glare, 195 out of more than 56,000 fatal crashes a year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

But according to AAA, you should still take steps to stay safe.

"If you're having trouble seeing what's ahead of you, please allow more room between you and that vehicle," said Antrican.

It might seem like common sense, but washing your windshield is one of the best ways to help reduce the glare from the sun.

"The dirt on there can increase the glare and make it harder for you to see," said Antrican.

If you're driving and the glare is just too much, give yourself some extra time.

"If you cannot see, do not pull out," said Antrican. "You just may have to wait a couple of minutes, move your vehicle a little bit, try to get in a better position where you can see."

"Be very cautious, don't go over the speed limit and look out for the other guy because you never know what he's gonna do," said Rice.

AAA also suggests if you're driving away from the sun turn on your headlights so the drivers can see you coming toward them.