Tips for Drivers Getting Up in the Dark Due to Daylight Savings

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF/AP) — Time to spring forward — Daylight saving time is here. At 2 a.m. set your clocks forward one hour, or better yet, change your clocks before hitting the hay Saturday night.

Americans in just about every state change their clocks every year but some folks never get used to it. They lose an hour of sleep on Sunday and by Monday they really feel the drain. To make matters worse, when they get up to go to work, it's still dark.

American Automobile Association officials have come up with some tips to help drivers cope with the dark commute after they lose that hour during daylight savings time.

According to National Safety Council data, crashes typically increase by up to 6 percent on the Monday following the time change.

Drivers getting on the road before dawn are reminded to check and clean their car's lights, such a headlights and brake lights.

They should also learn when to use low beams and high beams, and get enough rest the night before driving and avoid driving drowsy.

Pull safely off the road when drowsy and continue when rested.

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

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