Sun Dazzle | Highway Code Resources

Driving in hot weather

The Highway Code has limited advice regarding driving in hot weather: Rule 237 Keep your vehicle well ventilated to avoid drowsiness. Be aware that the road surface may become soft or if it rains after a dry spell it may…

Drivers don’t want the clocks to go back

This weekend you’ll put the clocks back and the night will start an hour earlier. The bonus is that you will get an extra hour’s sleep (or an extra hour to party); the downside is that you will be more…

Sun dazzle (sun strike) accidents increased 12% in 2012

The Department for Transport’s Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: 2012 Annual Report shows that the sun accounted for around 2905 accidents in the year, up from 2592 in 2011, TRL reports. Of course, you can’t really infer anything from…