Right Homecoming Time: Why Is Day Trip Safer Than Night? This Is What Experts Say

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JAKARTA - Along with the approaching homecoming season for Lebaran 2024, people are getting ready to start their journey to their hometowns. However, in addition to preparing travel equipment, it is also important for travelers to consider the best way to travel safely.

One important consideration is choosing the right time to travel. Although some people may choose to travel at night to be faster and smoother, this is not actually recommended because it could endanger the safety of drivers, passengers, and other road users.

Highway Safety Practitioner and Jakarta Founder Defensive Driving Consulting (JDDC) Jusri Pulubuhu said the dark road situation at night could increase the risk of accidents. Therefore, it is better to travel back and forth during the day.

"When we look, street lighting at night is not as bright as during the day. In addition, the human body naturally tends to be active during the day and rests at night. So, lack of sunlight and oxygen at night can make the driver feel more tired and sleepy," explained Jusri when contacted by VOI, Tuesday, April 2.

In addition, cold and dark weather conditions at night can also cause drivers to feel bored and easily sleepy. This can increase the risk of accidents because drivers will tend to be less alert and reactive to the surrounding conditions.

Although the lights on the vehicle can help the driver see more clearly at night, not all road users have adequate lights. This can increase the risk of accidents as some vehicles may not be clearly visible on the road.

"We must also pay attention that not all vehicles are equipped with adequate lights, especially traditional vehicles such as rickshaws, dokars, bajaj, and bicycles. Therefore, it is better to travel during the day when visibility is better and the risk of accidents is lower," he concluded.