This Resource Is Part Of The Sun Glare ToolBox Talk.
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Our eyes are very sensitive to bright light, which can have negative impacts on our driving performance – also known as Sun Glare or Sun Dazzle. Sun Glare can cause momentary blindness, and in turn increase anxiety and nervousness. Drivers are advised to be aware of this issue and take the necessary steps to manage it.
Author Acknowledgement
This campaign has also been developed in collaboration with Jerome Carslake (NRSPP), Jennifer Rivera-Gonzalez (MUARC), Caitlin Xavier (NRSPP Swinburne Intern 2020/21) and Tim Roberts (FleetStrategy).
References
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- Tim Roberts. Driving in Sun Glare. November 30 2020. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ypsOrVhsCI&feature=emb_logo (Accessed: 09 December 2020).