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Since daylight savings time makes the sun set sooner, I’m interested to know how driving in the dark is different than driving when it’s light, and how doing so increases my chances of getting into a Columbia, MD car accident.

Your chances of getting into a Columbia, MD car accident are increased when driving in the dark for a variety of reasons. Since it is getting dark sooner, many workers’ commutes will be affected by this change, which could make for serious Maryland car accidents. However, when you know how driving at night is different than driving in the day, you increase your chances of staying safe.

Your Peripheral Vision is Limited

Your peripheral vision is severely affected by the dark. This occurrence means seeing vehicles come up on the side of you could be limited, as can seeing what is going on around you. Knowing this and making an extra effort to be aware of your surroundings could prevent a Columbia car crash.

Your Depth Perception is Impaired

The darkness can make determining just how far an object is away from you difficult. This means you could pull out in front of another car and experience a dangerous Maryland car crash. Being aware of this limitation may make you take a little more care in trying to see just how far away vehicles are, which may keep you safe.

Your Color Vision is Limited

It probably makes sense to you that it is more difficult to make out certain colors in the dark than when it’s light. This limitation can cause extreme difficulty when driving. Being aware of this condition may make you take extra precautions to avoid being involved in such a crash.

Even if you drive your absolute safest, you could still end up the victim of a Columbia, MD car accident. If this is the case, you’ll need a lawyer to help you through this process.

Call the attorneys of Jimeno & Gray, P.A., at (410) 590-9401 to discuss your accident and to find out if you are eligible to receive compensation. Request your free copy of the book A Crash Course in Maryland Accidents, written by lawyer Gregory Jimeno, when you call.

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