EXPERT COMMENT: DRIVER WARNINGS BEFORE BONFIRE NIGHT

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With Guy Fawkes night taking place later today, there’s a risk drivers might be distracted by the flashes of fireworks. Rhydian Jones,Ā Confused.comĀ car insuranceĀ expert comments:

ā€œGuy Fawkes night is a fun time for family and friends to get together and enjoy fireworks displays. But with bright flashes of fireworks going off throughout the evening, thereā€™s a risk for those on the road being distracted, which could lead to dangerous driving.

ā€œOur research found that 1 in 5 (20%) feel unconfident driving at night. And with sudden distractions like loud bangs and bright lights, thereā€™s a risk drivers might lose focus. This could lead to sudden movements while driving, and bonfire smoke could impact vision.

ā€œIf you canā€™t avoid driving while fireworks are going off tomorrow night, make sure you stay focused and stick to speed limits. And using your fog lights should help if you canā€™t see clearly due to smoky conditions.ā€


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