Will Honea

Some old-timer tips: also keep the INSIDE of the windshield squeeky
clean. Meeting on-coming traffic, focus on the shoulder right and
away from the approaching lights. Some of my (ahem!) more elderly
friends swear by clear polarized glasses - I've never considered them
for night use but they sure help cut the glare of the water surface
when fishing.

As for age, time waits for no one. I've had problems seeing the white
center stripe on wet roads for as long as I can remember, especially
if there are any oncoming lights - even those too far away to really
affect you directly. The shoulder stripe, if there is one, is almost
always easier to see. That 'deer in the headlights' fascination with
the approaching lights is likely the biggest problem - you are looking
only for the center line and that puts you looking straight at the
approaching headlights and their glare. I wouldn't blame the Jeep
windshield particularly unless it's a simple question of proper
cleaning.

Bill H. Notes some similar tips later on. As for night vision, you
would be surprised at how many 18-21 year old aspiring pilots are
washed out before they ever start. Among those with otherwise good
vision it is one of the highest failure conditions for the Air Force.
We all used to dread the 'red lense test' part of the annual physicals
since it got more of grounded than anything else. Just remember that
night vision is actually POOREST directly in front of you (as your
eyes point) and most low light vision is actual acheived by the
off-center portion of the retina. Looking slightly to the side of
what you want to see helps a lot. Experiment in a darkened room and
it may help you "see the light", so to speak.

On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 01:02:05 UTC "Nicole Mason"
<nicolemason@adelphia.net> wrote:

> i realize this, and will go about ten under if i need to, but either way if
> you cant see or focus on the white line its a scary thing, especially when i
> have 20/20 vision, maybe i have bad night eyes or something? i would think
> im too young for that though
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:pj8Cb.588$pm5.401@okepread01...
> > Nicole Mason did pass the time by typing:
> > > hey everyone,
> > > when im driving home at night, and its raining, i cant see after
> another
> > > car has passed. i live out in the woods, but get on a route to get
> there, so
> > > its a 50 mph speed limit, and some curvy roads. with all the rain theres
> a
> > > big glare on my windshield, and for a second or too after the other car
> > > passes, i cant see anything, which is scary. i slow down, but it doesnt
> help
> > > much. Is it because my Tj's windshield doesnt have much slant, or
> something
> > > else? how can i help this? rain-x, would fog lights help? thanks for any
> > > input!
> >
> > Make sure your wipers are new and your windsheld is kept squeeky clean
> > and free of dirt/bugs/etc. Fogs will help a bit but the one thing
> > that will help more is to slow down. Speed limits are just that and they
> > are based on dry sunny conditions, not rainy night.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>


--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

Mike Romain

My CJ gets that sometimes. It is from road splash and takes a long time
to wear off once the wipers start working. I have found giving them a
few good shots with washer fluid can help clear it. Once I have that
road film cleared away, I then have no issues.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Nicole Mason wrote:
>
> hey everyone,
> when im driving home at night, and its raining, i cant see after another
> car has passed. i live out in the woods, but get on a route to get there, so
> its a 50 mph speed limit, and some curvy roads. with all the rain theres a
> big glare on my windshield, and for a second or too after the other car
> passes, i cant see anything, which is scary. i slow down, but it doesnt help
> much. Is it because my Tj's windshield doesnt have much slant, or something
> else? how can i help this? rain-x, would fog lights help? thanks for any
> input!
> Nicole

Mike Romain

My CJ gets that sometimes. It is from road splash and takes a long time
to wear off once the wipers start working. I have found giving them a
few good shots with washer fluid can help clear it. Once I have that
road film cleared away, I then have no issues.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Nicole Mason wrote:
>
> hey everyone,
> when im driving home at night, and its raining, i cant see after another
> car has passed. i live out in the woods, but get on a route to get there, so
> its a 50 mph speed limit, and some curvy roads. with all the rain theres a
> big glare on my windshield, and for a second or too after the other car
> passes, i cant see anything, which is scary. i slow down, but it doesnt help
> much. Is it because my Tj's windshield doesnt have much slant, or something
> else? how can i help this? rain-x, would fog lights help? thanks for any
> input!
> Nicole

Mike Romain

My CJ gets that sometimes. It is from road splash and takes a long time
to wear off once the wipers start working. I have found giving them a
few good shots with washer fluid can help clear it. Once I have that
road film cleared away, I then have no issues.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Nicole Mason wrote:
>
> hey everyone,
> when im driving home at night, and its raining, i cant see after another
> car has passed. i live out in the woods, but get on a route to get there, so
> its a 50 mph speed limit, and some curvy roads. with all the rain theres a
> big glare on my windshield, and for a second or too after the other car
> passes, i cant see anything, which is scary. i slow down, but it doesnt help
> much. Is it because my Tj's windshield doesnt have much slant, or something
> else? how can i help this? rain-x, would fog lights help? thanks for any
> input!
> Nicole

Dave Milne

or amber night driving glasses (look like rather gay sunglasses, but they do
work).

Dave

"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:bsgitvk10s0lfaa826lmvnfsmngpjip0e4@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 21:07:11 -0600, "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address>
wrote:
> Orange (Amber) lenses will also help with the glare in rain, ice, and
snow. I always
> carry mine in the Jeep for just that reason. I have problems seeing if
its really
> wet and there is a lot of traffic - its the glare from the lights that is
the
> problem. Deffinitely try new wiper blades.
>
>

Dave Milne

or amber night driving glasses (look like rather gay sunglasses, but they do
work).

Dave

"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:bsgitvk10s0lfaa826lmvnfsmngpjip0e4@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 21:07:11 -0600, "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address>
wrote:
> Orange (Amber) lenses will also help with the glare in rain, ice, and
snow. I always
> carry mine in the Jeep for just that reason. I have problems seeing if
its really
> wet and there is a lot of traffic - its the glare from the lights that is
the
> problem. Deffinitely try new wiper blades.
>
>

Dave Milne

or amber night driving glasses (look like rather gay sunglasses, but they do
work).

Dave

"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:bsgitvk10s0lfaa826lmvnfsmngpjip0e4@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 21:07:11 -0600, "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address>
wrote:
> Orange (Amber) lenses will also help with the glare in rain, ice, and
snow. I always
> carry mine in the Jeep for just that reason. I have problems seeing if
its really
> wet and there is a lot of traffic - its the glare from the lights that is
the
> problem. Deffinitely try new wiper blades.
>
>

Jim Downey

When you get washer fluid get Rain-X then when you wash your windshield it
puts a coat of Rain-X on.
--
Jim
78 CJ7
84CJ7
85CJ7
"Nicole Mason" <nicolemason@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:Q4aCb.12428$uq1.1471848@news3.news.adelphia.n et...
> if its just dark with no rain then im ok, the glare on the road in the
rain
> makes it so i cant focus on the white line, and when my wipers go it
------s
> the water out, and creates one big glare. i think ill try to rain-x and
new
> wiper blades and super clean washer fluid. i'll set up a dr's appt. and
see
> what they say.. if i have night blindness at 18, i'll feel like im falling
> apart already like my jeep :) Thanks for all the input guys!
> Nicole
>
> "Valued User" <valued@user.com> wrote in message
> news:ET9Cb.29396$HH.27898@fe1.texas.rr.com...
-
> > What happens if its isn't raining? Can you see or no? Is it just because
> > there are a million bubbles on your windshield causing you to
essentially
> > look at a very bright washed out windshield? I like rainx myself. It
makes
> > my crappy wipers work a little better and throw the water off instead of
> > smearing it all over my windshield.
> >
> > If you're unsure about rainx (and this is the first time I've heard
about
> > anyone complaining about it) then put it on the passenger's side of the
> > windshield and have a friend drive your jeep around at night when its
> > raining with you in the passenger seat and judge for yourself if it will
> > work.
> >
> > Take a multvitamin every day unless you have a medical reason not to.
> > Certain drugs will make you sensitive to light and decrease your night
> > vision in general. Talk to your doctor about 'em if you're taking any.
> >
> >
> > "Nicole Mason" <nicolemason@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> > news:248Cb.12417$uq1.1449365@news3.news.adelphia.n et...
> > > hey everyone,
> > > when im driving home at night, and its raining, i cant see after
> > another
> > > car has passed. i live out in the woods, but get on a route to get
> there,
> > so
> > > its a 50 mph speed limit, and some curvy roads. with all the rain
theres
> a
> > > big glare on my windshield, and for a second or too after the other
car
> > > passes, i cant see anything, which is scary. i slow down, but it
doesnt
> > help
> > > much. Is it because my Tj's windshield doesnt have much slant, or
> > something
> > > else? how can i help this? rain-x, would fog lights help? thanks for
any
> > > input!
> > > Nicole
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jim Downey

When you get washer fluid get Rain-X then when you wash your windshield it
puts a coat of Rain-X on.
--
Jim
78 CJ7
84CJ7
85CJ7
"Nicole Mason" <nicolemason@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:Q4aCb.12428$uq1.1471848@news3.news.adelphia.n et...
> if its just dark with no rain then im ok, the glare on the road in the
rain
> makes it so i cant focus on the white line, and when my wipers go it
------s
> the water out, and creates one big glare. i think ill try to rain-x and
new
> wiper blades and super clean washer fluid. i'll set up a dr's appt. and
see
> what they say.. if i have night blindness at 18, i'll feel like im falling
> apart already like my jeep :) Thanks for all the input guys!
> Nicole
>
> "Valued User" <valued@user.com> wrote in message
> news:ET9Cb.29396$HH.27898@fe1.texas.rr.com...
-
> > What happens if its isn't raining? Can you see or no? Is it just because
> > there are a million bubbles on your windshield causing you to
essentially
> > look at a very bright washed out windshield? I like rainx myself. It
makes
> > my crappy wipers work a little better and throw the water off instead of
> > smearing it all over my windshield.
> >
> > If you're unsure about rainx (and this is the first time I've heard
about
> > anyone complaining about it) then put it on the passenger's side of the
> > windshield and have a friend drive your jeep around at night when its
> > raining with you in the passenger seat and judge for yourself if it will
> > work.
> >
> > Take a multvitamin every day unless you have a medical reason not to.
> > Certain drugs will make you sensitive to light and decrease your night
> > vision in general. Talk to your doctor about 'em if you're taking any.
> >
> >
> > "Nicole Mason" <nicolemason@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> > news:248Cb.12417$uq1.1449365@news3.news.adelphia.n et...
> > > hey everyone,
> > > when im driving home at night, and its raining, i cant see after
> > another
> > > car has passed. i live out in the woods, but get on a route to get
> there,
> > so
> > > its a 50 mph speed limit, and some curvy roads. with all the rain
theres
> a
> > > big glare on my windshield, and for a second or too after the other
car
> > > passes, i cant see anything, which is scary. i slow down, but it
doesnt
> > help
> > > much. Is it because my Tj's windshield doesnt have much slant, or
> > something
> > > else? how can i help this? rain-x, would fog lights help? thanks for
any
> > > input!
> > > Nicole
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jim Downey

When you get washer fluid get Rain-X then when you wash your windshield it
puts a coat of Rain-X on.
--
Jim
78 CJ7
84CJ7
85CJ7
"Nicole Mason" <nicolemason@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:Q4aCb.12428$uq1.1471848@news3.news.adelphia.n et...
> if its just dark with no rain then im ok, the glare on the road in the
rain
> makes it so i cant focus on the white line, and when my wipers go it
------s
> the water out, and creates one big glare. i think ill try to rain-x and
new
> wiper blades and super clean washer fluid. i'll set up a dr's appt. and
see
> what they say.. if i have night blindness at 18, i'll feel like im falling
> apart already like my jeep :) Thanks for all the input guys!
> Nicole
>
> "Valued User" <valued@user.com> wrote in message
> news:ET9Cb.29396$HH.27898@fe1.texas.rr.com...
-
> > What happens if its isn't raining? Can you see or no? Is it just because
> > there are a million bubbles on your windshield causing you to
essentially
> > look at a very bright washed out windshield? I like rainx myself. It
makes
> > my crappy wipers work a little better and throw the water off instead of
> > smearing it all over my windshield.
> >
> > If you're unsure about rainx (and this is the first time I've heard
about
> > anyone complaining about it) then put it on the passenger's side of the
> > windshield and have a friend drive your jeep around at night when its
> > raining with you in the passenger seat and judge for yourself if it will
> > work.
> >
> > Take a multvitamin every day unless you have a medical reason not to.
> > Certain drugs will make you sensitive to light and decrease your night
> > vision in general. Talk to your doctor about 'em if you're taking any.
> >
> >
> > "Nicole Mason" <nicolemason@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> > news:248Cb.12417$uq1.1449365@news3.news.adelphia.n et...
> > > hey everyone,
> > > when im driving home at night, and its raining, i cant see after
> > another
> > > car has passed. i live out in the woods, but get on a route to get
> there,
> > so
> > > its a 50 mph speed limit, and some curvy roads. with all the rain
theres
> a
> > > big glare on my windshield, and for a second or too after the other
car
> > > passes, i cant see anything, which is scary. i slow down, but it
doesnt
> > help
> > > much. Is it because my Tj's windshield doesnt have much slant, or
> > something
> > > else? how can i help this? rain-x, would fog lights help? thanks for
any
> > > input!
> > > Nicole
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>