Alert issued to motorists in March as major change | Tech News

Alexander Haraldsson, CEO of Lotus Car Rental warned highway customers may put themselves and others at risk in the event that they don’t take the risk of daylight significantly.

Alexander stated: “With the clocks going forward, UK drivers will be facing low sunlight during peak road times. 

“If drivers are not prepared for driving during these conditions, they could put themselves and other road users at risk.”

On March 29, dawn in London is predicted at 5.42am with sundown due at 6.29pm. 

However, a day later when the clocks go ahead, dawn will as an alternative be due at 6.40am, slap bang in the center of morning rush hour. 

Meanwhile, sundown can even transfer back an hour and is estimated at 7.30pm on March 30. 

According to the specialists, drivers might be left with a £1,000 advantageous and up to three factors on their licence if stopped by police for harmful driving.

To keep away from being caught out, Lotus Car Rental has urged highway customers to take a number of precautions in opposition to glare,

Installing a solar visor can block any blinding solar from most angles whereas polarised sun shades may also help. 

Motorists may need to take into account becoming tinted home windows that might additionally keep autos cooler in reserving summer time solar. 

These are possible to set highway customers back round £350 however will guarantee motorists are “significantly safer” behind the wheel.

Alexander added: “To prevent being dazzled by the low sun when driving, motorists should check their windscreen is clean before setting off, wear polarised sunglasses, and keep a safe distance from other drivers when the sun is distorting their view.”