Stay Safe! Tips For Avoiding a Wreck Following Time Change

Feeling groggy today? Many of us are still feeling the effects of the time change over the weekend.

In fact, the time change is so hard on some people that it shows up in accident statistics. AAA officials say according to National Safety Council data, crashes typically increase by up to 6 percent on the Monday following the time change.

Drivers on the road before dawn are reminded to check and clean their car's lights, such a headlights and brake lights. Drivers should learn when to use low beams and high beams, get enough rest the night before driving and avoid driving drowsy.

Pull safely off the road when drowsy and continue when rested, AAA officials said.

When driving into the sun, wear polarized glasses to reduce glare, use the car's sun visor and stay a safe distance behind other cars, AAA officials said. As a last resort, use the lane markings as a guide when driving into the sun.

--Bay City News contributed to this report/Morguefile image