Originally Posted by mkpiyengar
(Post 3011007)
One of the most irritating or troublesome aspect of driving at night is continuous High-beam from on coming traffic. How to get around this or whatz the solution ? I get blinded and not amount of signalling works for them. |
Originally Posted by anujmishra
(Post 3010656)
I think one very important point GTO forgot in his first few posts of this thread: => Do not mix Drink and Drive, even for casual reason during drive. Many of the highways have bar in restaurant and I feel pity many drivers have them there. |
Originally Posted by nilanjanray
(Post 3009970)
3. Be very courteous to locals. I went through 10 feet wide village roads in UP and MP, people were helpful when I asked them for directions or asked someone to move a bike/cycle that was parked blocking the road. At the same time, assess the environment before stopping somewhere. |
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller
(Post 3010032)
I have been trying to achieve that in the last few trips by setting my headlights to Position #1 (highest level) and driving on low beam regularly, maintaining speeds of 80-90 km/h. . It really isn't a difficult thing to do, unless one wants to go really fast (but then, night drives and very high speeds are best not mixed). |
Originally Posted by Sheel
(Post 3011744)
...a huge trailer was passing me...I flicked to high beam, to my horror I saw a tractor & a trolley parked bang in the mid of the road. I keep switching between high-low beam (w/o [trying] to irritate on coming traffic) to spot hazard/irregularities. |
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller
(Post 3010032)
...low beam is often adequate in a majority of situations. I dream of the day when the use of low beams is a habit with most drivers in this country... |
Originally Posted by phamilyman
(Post 3011834)
Just one question - while most of it is good useful stuff (excl a couple of things I personally disagree with), how much of this can anyone practically remember? How about a 5 commandments version of the same? Remember even God inscribed only ten commandments for all of mankind, no? :D |
Originally Posted by phamilyman
(Post 3011834)
Just one question - while most of it is good useful stuff (excl a couple of things I personally disagree with), how much of this can anyone practically remember? How about a 5 commandments version of the same? ... |
Originally Posted by nanduchitnis
(Post 3011872)
..How about your 10 Commandments? |
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller
(Post 3011567)
I am not sure how effective polarized glasses are though - it would be nice if you could post a feedback here, and also inform whether prescription polarized lenses are available or not, and from which company. |
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller
(Post 3011567)
It isn't very difficult to get used to the suggestion - try it a few times consciously, and then you'll be able to do it without thinking. I am not sure how effective polarized glasses are though - it would be nice if you could post a feedback here, and also inform whether prescription polarized lenses are available or not, and from which company. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 3011938)
I use polarized perscription sunglasses... |
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller
(Post 3011942)
Yes - this one I am aware of - the lenses are tinted too. If one were to look for clear ploarized prescription glasses, where does one find them, i.e. which manufacturer? |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 3011947)
Clear polarized? That does not exist. Even high quality polarizers for camera rob around 1-2 stops of light depending upon viewing angle. So you can get very lightly tinted stuff, but zero-tint, not possible. There will be light loss |
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller
(Post 3012157)
More about polarized lenses... suddenly needed to know more about these! :D http://www.laramyk.com/resources/edu...iving-glasses/ http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...-night-driving http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...larized-Lenses So the consensus among the people who work with/manufacture such lenses is that the use of any polarized lens is to be strictly avoided for night driving. I guess I don't need to hunt for manufacturers of polarised prescription lenses in India! :p |
Originally Posted by GTO
(Post 3008314)
• On an unfamiliar highway or one with dense traffic, you'll be amazed at how stress-free a "sweeper" car can make the journey. Use a lead car that’s well-driven and follow it at a safe distance. Our family calls this car the “sweeper” car as it will clear traffic for you, and also give you ample warning of unmarked speedbreakers, potholes and sharp corners that you might have otherwise been unprepared for. This relationship becomes even more beneficial at night and when visibility is poor. Of course, don’t follow a lead car blindly. If he drives off a cliff, you don’t want to follow him down. Do keep in mind that the sweeper car will be aware of you following him, and might want to swap positions after a while. |
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