Should you be more alert when you're driving at night?

Driving at night, as the picture illustrates, involves a significant reduction in the field of vision, which is narrowed mainly to the area illuminated by the vehicle's headlights. Limited visibility makes it more difficult to spot potential hazards in advance, such as pedestrians, animals or obstacles on the road. For this reason, the driver must exercise particular caution and increase their attention in order to have time to react appropriately.