You are at greater risk when you drive at night. Drivers can't see hazards as soon as in daylight, so they have less time to respond.
Drivers caught by surprise are less able to avoid a crash.
The problems of night driving involve the driver, the roadway, and the vehicle. We will discuss each of these factors. Driver Factors Vision. People can't see as sharply at night or in dim light. Also, their eyes need time to adjust to seeing in dim light.