Sun Glare Danger
There are countless cases each year of collisions caused by drivers who are unable to see due to the glare from the sun. These collisions are often made worse because the driver whose vision is impacted by sun glare often does not see an object before the collision, and therefore does not attempt to slow down before impact.
While the hazard of sun glare will always be an issue for drivers, there are several steps you can take to reduce the impact of sun glare on your ability to drive:
– Wear polarized sun glasses
– Use your sun visor
– Slow down or pull over if sun is impacting ability to see
– Ensure that windshield is clean both inside and out
– Ensure that cracks in the windshield, which can distort light, are repaired immediately
– Leave more space between you and the vehicle in front of you
– Consider an alternate route
By following these simple steps, you can do your part to keep our roads safe.
About the Authors
The son of a grocery store clerk, Kevin grew up outside of Perth, Ontario. He credits his humble beginnings with the development of his underdog mentality, an approach he has carried into his legal career.
He attended McMaster University for two years before being granted early admission to Osgoode Hall Law School. After being called to the bar in 2008, Kevin began practising law in Hamilton before joining a leading Toronto litigation firm, representing Canada’s largest insurance companies on personal injury actions. “I didn’t find it fulfilling,” Kevin recalls. “I was helping companies save money, when what I wanted to do was help the people going up against these major corporations.” Since joining Oatley Vigmond, Kevin has used his insurance-industry experience to protect his clients and recover the compensation they deserved. He’d been at Oatley Vigmond for two months when he settled a matter for a client at a mediation. “You felt the burden of the litigation, and her injuries, lifting off her. I wanted to help even more people experience the relief of having their uncertainty lifted.’”