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With an estimated 40 per cent of all collisions occurring in the hours of darkness, it's no surprise that many drivers are nervous about getting in the car at night.
But Ford's latest innovation could make hitting the road when it's dark much easier.
The car giant is testing smart headlights that project directions, speed limits, and weather information onto the road in front of you.
For example, if the road ahead was icy, the car would project a snowflake icon on the road, while if the speed limit changed, the new limit would be shone on the ground.
Ford is testing smart headlights that project directions, speed limits, and weather information onto the road in front of you
With an estimated 40 per cent of all collisions occurring in the hours of darkness, it's no surprise that many drivers are nervous about getting in the car at night
According to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, 40 per cent of collisions occur in the hours of darkness.
'The most obvious danger of night driving is decreased visibility,' it explains in a factsheet.
'The distance a driver can see is shortened and so hazards can often seem to appear out of nowhere.
'It also takes time for the eyes to adjust to the darkness after being in a lit building or after driving on a well-lit road.'
In the hopes of making driving at night easier for drivers, Ford is testing new headlight technology.
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