A new survey of 1,000 British motorists has found that almost two-fifths (37%) of drivers admitted to sun brightness impacting their vision, putting them at risk of a £1,000 fine and three penalty points for failure to have full view of the road and traffic ahead, experts have warned.
Car and van leasing company Vanarama said it had surveyed 1,000 British drivers, asking them “What factors, if any, have affected your driving during the spring or summertime?”. It said the survey found the glare of the sun had the biggest impact on driving.
Andy Alderson, CEO and founder of Vanarama, said: "To prevent being dazzled by the sun when driving, motorists should wear polarised sunglasses and keep a safe distance from other drivers when the sun is distorting their view. Creating space between you and the car in front will give you more time to assess the road situation. If drivers feel like they do not have full control of the situation, they should pull over when safe to do so.
