Why Are Midsize SUV Headlights Failing Safety Tests?
Recent studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggest that many midsize SUVs’ headlights lack quality and safety. Headlights are critical to road safety, and factors such as visibility and glare were tested. The majority of vehicles were found to produce excessive glare, compromising night-time driving safety. Car manufacturers are responsible for providing safe products. Crashes are more likely at night, even though there is much less traffic.
Safety Tips for Driving at Night
Vision correction: Human vision is much worse at night. Make sure you have corrective lenses on if you do not have perfect vision. Anti-glare lenses can improve visibility and enhance safety when driving at night.
Stay awake: Driver fatigue is a significant contributor to road accidents. Make sure you are awake and alert, and if you start to feel sleepy, pull over to a nearby resting area to sleep.
Clean your windshield: Dust and grime can accumulate on your windshield and refract light from other vehicles, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of an accident.
Dim your dashboard lights: Limiting the amount of light entering your eyes from inside the vehicle will improve your vision outside the car.
These are great tips to keep you safe, but car manufacturers' negligence can still cause accidents. In the SUV case mentioned above, no recalls were issued; however, if a product is deemed unsafe, a liability case can arise.
When Is an Accident a Car Manufacturer’s Fault?
Defective products: Faulty products cause accidents in many ways. Faulty tires that blow out, dangerous exploding airbags, and failing brake systems are examples. Car components must adhere to strict safety standards for legal reasons. A product liability attorney has the resources to investigate if your vehicle meets those specific standards.
Failure to warn drivers: In the event of an auto recall, the manufacturer must notify drivers by mail within 60 days of the recall being issued, including options for remedying the issue. You can check for existing safety recalls on safecar.gov.
If you suspect that an auto accident happened due to a defective component in your vehicle, a Lufkin auto accident attorney at Mike Love & Associates, LLC can investigate manufacturer breaches in auto safety laws. Injured, contact us today.