Effect of glare on night time driving in alcoholic versus non-alcoholic professional drivers
Open Access
- 1 January 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Medknow in International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research
- Vol. 2 (2), 128-131
- https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-516x.106356
Abstract
Context: The use of alcohol during nighttime driving may affect recovery from glare leading to increased traffic accidents. Objective: To compare the glare recovery time in alcoholic versus non-alcoholic drivers. Materials and Methods: Alcoholic ( n = 25) and non-alcoholic drivers ( n = 25) were subjected to glare recovery test and they also filled a questionnaire about the nighttime driving. Results: The glare recovery time got prolonged in alcoholic drivers and they also complained of more problems during nighttime driving as compared to non-alcoholic drivers. Conclusions: The use of alcohol delays recovery from glare during nighttime driving. This can have considerable implications for developing countries in improving regulations for driving licensing.Keywords
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