17/05/2026
☀️ LOW SUN & SPRING DRIVING ADVICE ☀️
With the brighter mornings and longer evenings returning, we’re seeing more cases of low sun glare affecting visibility on the roads — especially during commuting and school run hours.
Even experienced drivers can struggle when the sun is low in the sky, so it’s important to adjust your driving early and stay prepared.
A few simple habits can make a huge difference:
🧽 Keep your windscreen clean
A dirty windscreen scatters sunlight and makes glare much worse. Clean both the inside and outside regularly, especially if you’ve noticed smearing when driving towards the sun.
🕶️ Use sunglasses wisely
Polarised sunglasses can help reduce glare and improve contrast, making it easier to spot hazards, pedestrians and road markings earlier. Keep a pair in the car if you drive regularly in the mornings or evenings.
🚗 Increase your following distance
When visibility is reduced, you need more time to react. Increase the normal following distance further if you are glared by the sun.
⚠️ Slow down sooner than usual
If you can’t see clearly ahead, reduce your speed smoothly and early. Many drivers continue at normal speed even when visibility is poor, which leaves very little time to react to sudden hazards.
🚦 Take extra care at junctions and traffic lights
Low sun can completely hide traffic lights, brake lights and Give Way signs. Approach junctions with extra caution and never assume other drivers can see you properly either.
💡 Use dipped headlights if needed
Even during daylight, headlights can help other road users see your vehicle more clearly when the sun is causing glare.
If the sun becomes too blinding to continue safely, the best option is sometimes to pull over somewhere safe for a few minutes until conditions improve.
Stay safe everyone and take care on the roads 🚗
