Driving once the sun goes down presents its own set of challenges: reduced visibility, glare from oncoming headlights and unexpected hazards. With dedicated night driving lessons in Cambridge, you’ll learn to navigate these conditions confidently and safely.
Why Night Lessons Matter
- Enhanced Hazard Perception: Spotting pedestrians, cyclists and animals is harder at night. Focused instruction hones your awareness.
- Glare Management: Learn techniques to reduce headlight dazzle—correct mirror use, proper windscreen cleaning and using dipped beams.
- Weather + Darkness: Practise in typical Cambridge drizzle or fog to build skills for real-world conditions.
- Test-Day Confidence: Even though your practical test doesn’t include night driving, you’ll be ready for any journey once you have your licence.
Key Night-Driving Tips
- Adjust Your Speed: Slower speeds give you more time to react to surprises.
- Use the Correct Beams: Dip for oncoming traffic and when following another car—use main beams only when the road ahead is clear.
- Increase Following Distance: At night, maintain at least a four-second gap to allow for reduced reaction time.
- Keep Mirrors & Lights Clean: A dirty windscreen or foggy headlamp reduces light output—clean before every lesson.
- Scan Beyond the Headlights: Look slightly to the right of oncoming lights to avoid dazzle and keep peripheral vision active.
What to Expect from Our Night Lessons
- Early-Evening Sessions: We schedule lessons to start just before dusk and continue into full darkness.
- Urban & Rural Runs: From city-centre streets to quieter lanes around Girton and Madingley, you’ll experience varied road types.
- Motorway Night Driving: Gain confidence on the M11 after dark—merging, maintaining lane discipline and safe overtakes.
- Personalised Feedback: Cris’s calm coaching style ensures you get clear pointers on everything from beam selection to speed management.
Ready to conquer night-time roads? Book your night driving lesson today!