Kia Soul: Driving at night

Kia Soul 2009-2013 AM Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions / Driving at night

Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here

Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to remember:

Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it may be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may not be any street lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.
Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed headlights will make it much more difficult to see at night. Headlight operation when using windshield wipers is mandatory in some states.
Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the darkness.

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