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How to improve your night driving: thermal imaging

GasBuddy Blog -- Traffic death rates are three times greater at night, yet many of us are unaware of the hazards that night driving poses or effective ways to manage them safely.

If you want to improve your vision and safety please read further... We've got a suggestion for you too on an after-market product that helps you see better at night.

First and foremost, it's important to understand what we lose.
Drivers lose the advantage of color and contrast that is available during the day and depth perception and peripheral vision are also diminished. Especially for older drivers that's a big problem and they can increase the risk for all.

Be extra careful approaching intersections, says the Insurance Institute for Highway...

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Submitted Jun 12, 2012 By: PD

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Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 11:45:57 AM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse OK to use if had this infection!
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RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,289 Points:686,555 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 5:18:50 PM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse Is FLIR an aftermarket add-on or do I have to buy a BMW to get it?
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ktyson13 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,541 Points:395,275 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 2:23:27 PM Ignore ktyson13 Report Abuse Sounds interesting.
slowtrain Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,652 Points:945,975 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 1:58:01 PM Ignore slowtrain Report Abuse Yesterday's news.
BlueTucson Champion Author Syracuse Posts:2,145 Points:1,246,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 12:29:42 PM Ignore BlueTucson Report Abuse This might have been a good feature to have when I was in college. I did a lot of night driving back then. Sadly, I doubt my $800 would have come equipped with such accessories. Nowadays, I rarely find myself driving late at night. The majority of the after-dark driving that I do is in the winter when it gets dark around 4:30.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:595,560 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 12:21:26 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,048 Points:1,014,880 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 11:34:02 AM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse I like this...
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,934 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 11:23:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse It's Not just for older people to see better at night but the whole population has the ability to see hidden dangers with night vision and/or FLIR!
TheSnowstorm Champion Author Montreal Posts:8,609 Points:1,910,980 Joined:June 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 11:20:23 AM Ignore TheSnowstorm Report Abuse Interesting technology, but it is all useless without common sense behind the wheel.
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 10:36:06 AM Ignore Homito Report Abuse Why you have to spend money for something that is common sense?
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 10:35:39 AM Ignore Homito Report Abuse I got a better idea. JUST PAY ATTENTION!!!!!
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,859 Points:697,640 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:55:29 AM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse It would be nice if the average consumer were able to afford the thermal imaging. I can see where it would be a wonderful addition to any vehicle. The problem is that they are only putting it on high end vehicles.
scrossi Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,869 Points:1,045,565 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:55:00 AM Ignore scrossi Report Abuse True bart_reed.
bart_reed Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,959 Points:782,705 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:54:11 AM Ignore bart_reed Report Abuse There are problems driving with less light.
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,986 Points:739,675 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:41:50 AM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse Interesting
doncNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,506 Points:1,502,170 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:41:20 AM Ignore doncNJ Report Abuse Do not drive at night if you can't see too well.
LoadToad Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,364 Points:1,298,045 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:39:40 AM Ignore LoadToad Report Abuse Don't outdrive the distance your headlights provide. Euopean headlights offer a farther throw than US headlights.
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,297 Points:1,518,045 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:38:28 AM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse This is an insane suggestion...the reasons this is wrong are all cited in the third paragraph.
bjdorval Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,244 Points:1,132,005 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:37:53 AM Ignore bjdorval Report Abuse Please nudge the intern, old news.
jpmorgas Champion Author North Carolina Posts:12,462 Points:2,410,050 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:37:41 AM Ignore jpmorgas Report Abuse never happen
calripken_8 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,886 Points:656,265 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:36:41 AM Ignore calripken_8 Report Abuse I like driving at night, traffic is much lighter
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,720 Points:3,105,200 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:36:18 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse You're kidding right??? I can see such imaging as an option add-on but lets not load cars with more costs, nice-to-have's & things to break down than already have. Yes, I'm for it more than things like interfaces to Facebook (yes, 2 cars offer this) but such electronics doesn't replace educated drivers!!! Most items here make sense or well known...though it seems few know how sideview mirrors should be adjusted & if done right then headlights don't bother as much. I also did not know that AR treated glasses allow more light thru, though I get this regularly just because of night. Also, dimming/darkening car interior is just opposite to what you need for night driving as your eyes adjust to dark & then oncoming headlights are then worse...I remember the old days of truckers installing little blue/purple lights facing them to compensate for this - did so in my van when young but more for the ambience/image.
DimitrisIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,496 Points:520,725 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:36:05 AM Ignore DimitrisIL Report Abuse I welcome and affortable safety device.
Mariuxus Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,745 Points:1,868,140 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:34:22 AM Ignore Mariuxus Report Abuse So...?
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,295 Points:748,765 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:33:41 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse The upper income bracket people can afford these fancy stuff but the average consumers can't afford these trinkets. The majority have to just pay attention to their surroundings.
rippertoo Champion Author Tacoma Posts:5,740 Points:1,138,910 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:32:56 AM Ignore rippertoo Report Abuse If you can't drive at night, STAY HOME.
rver524 Veteran Author Colorado Posts:298 Points:14,320 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:32:52 AM Ignore rver524 Report Abuse Older people should be tested yearly to get their drivers license because their health can change quickly.
JXQW Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,787 Points:683,325 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:32:28 AM Ignore JXQW Report Abuse good but I hope it is far enough for me to do anything
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:7,195 Points:1,525,730 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:32:01 AM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse I don't need thermal imaging to recognize this article from yesterday.
esorsd Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,723 Points:1,635,815 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:31:29 AM Ignore esorsd Report Abuse Interesting.
hwmillerster Champion Author Missouri Posts:6,774 Points:1,462,420 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:31:18 AM Ignore hwmillerster Report Abuse A good idea, maybe a civilian version of night goggles.
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focusvt Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,181 Points:1,591,430 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:30:50 AM Ignore focusvt Report Abuse Thermal imaging cameras are fantastic. They would be a great aid to night driving.
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LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:31,975 Points:2,165,145 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:26:39 AM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse Thanks for the nteresting and informative article.
9C1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,843 Points:4,243,660 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:26:22 AM Ignore 9C1 Report Abuse Illegal activity at night? Aw cummon.
40mpgsaturn Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:2,480 Points:518,380 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:26:05 AM Ignore 40mpgsaturn Report Abuse It is a lot harder to see at night,especially as you get older!
BudsterMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,695 Points:701,005 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:25:30 AM Ignore BudsterMO Report Abuse Maybe we could see Illegal activity at night?
tauro514 Champion Author Connecticut Posts:3,130 Points:1,798,390 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:25:15 AM Ignore tauro514 Report Abuse interesting.
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,106 Points:1,908,580 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:25:04 AM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse YOU ARE KIDDING ?!?! ... RIGHT????
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NatureBoyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,348 Points:1,293,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:22:51 AM Ignore NatureBoyKY Report Abuse I don't think so; I think paying attention to what you can see is fine.
treehood Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,029 Points:393,085 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:22:17 AM Ignore treehood Report Abuse Another ad posing as a news article
byoftDad Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,452 Points:1,233,375 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:22:04 AM Ignore byoftDad Report Abuse Same story as yesterday. Same answer as yesterday. Get the drunks off the road and there will be fewer night driving accidents and hazards.
paulp24 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:4,527 Points:819,625 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:21:38 AM Ignore paulp24 Report Abuse interesting
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,895 Points:734,470 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:19:46 AM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse New vehicles are expensive enough now. This new technology will not be cheap.
tsgasprc Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,312 Points:359,840 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:19:07 AM Ignore tsgasprc Report Abuse Too expensive.