Why do people travel at night?

Traveling at night has less traffic and you can make good time between places. Traveling at night is also a different type of road trip as you won't be able to see the scenery out your window.



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Try not to travel at night. Avoid 'seedier' areas of the cities you visit, especially at night. Ask your hotel manager for advice on 'safe' versus 'unsafe' local areas.

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According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly half of all fatal car accidents happen at night, despite only 25% of driving occurring after dark. That means driving at night carries roughly three times the risk of driving during the day.

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Passenger vehicles are by far the most dangerous motorized transportation option compared. Over the last 10 years, passenger vehicle death rate per 100,000,000 passenger miles was over 20 times higher than for buses, 17 times higher than for passenger trains, and 595 times higher than for scheduled airlines.

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Tips for driving at night
  1. Get enough rest. The better rested you are, the more attentive you can be to the road. ...
  2. Check and adjust your headlights. ...
  3. Use a mirror dimmer. ...
  4. Minimize light in the cabin. ...
  5. Use your high beams. ...
  6. Drive slower and use your signal. ...
  7. Avoid two lane highways.


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Napping can be refreshing if you're short on sleep while traveling, but it's important not to go overboard with naps. If you nap for too long, you may wake up even groggier. Long naps or naps in the late afternoon or evening can also throw off your sleep schedule.

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This is because new experiences are the key to building new neural pathways in the brain. By rewiring your brain, you become more creative and accepting of new ideas. This is why travel makes you happy. It also takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste, and try new things.

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Lower oxygen levels contribute to the fatigue you're feeling. Because plane cabins are pressurized to simulate a 6,000-8,000 feet elevation, your blood absorbs less oxygen at those altitudes. This can cause dizziness, sleepiness, and a lack of mental sharpness.

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Certain days of the week, specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., are likely to have less traffic than others. On the other hand, Fridays are the busiest day of the week.

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