Night Driving: Are You Staying Safe In The Dark?

First, the bad news: as years tick on, signs of facial aging are inevitable. Now the good news: the field of aesthetics has come a long way in recent years, and more options than ever exist for people wanting a refreshed, more youthful looking appearance. At the office of Al's One Stop Auto, we’re experts in all types of facial rejuvenation techniques to help you achieve just the look you want.

The traditional facelift is often the foundation for facial rejuvenations. This popular procedure reshapes the lower half of the face by removing excess facial skin. It can also remove deep creases around the mouth and nose, and excess, hanging skin and fat under the chin and in the neck. Other surgical procedures can be performed independent of the facelift or can work to enhance the facelift including:

• lower facelift and neck lift – to reduce excess skin at the jawline
• brow lift – improves the appearance of the forehead, the brow and the area around the eyes
• eye lift— reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.
• neck liposuction — removes excess fat to sculpt a more refined jawline.
• fat grafting — minimizes wrinkles and fills in parts of the face or body with a "sunken" appearance. It can also reduce scarring and correct deformities.

The field of facial rejuvenation also involves the use of non-invasive methods of care.  Treatments such as dermal fillers and neurotoxins (such as Ba

Driving at night poses its own set of unique challenges and precautions, even for drivers with excellent vision. Our friendly auto mechanics at Al's One Stop Auto want drivers to know about some of the simple ways to make their nighttime driving safe, even on dark roads or in inclement weather.

The eyes have it: It’s important to have a regular eye examination to guard against uncorrected vision problems like nearsightedness or astigmatism, which can significantly hinder night vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Digital distractions: Checking your phone while behind the wheel is never a good idea, but this becomes even more crucial when driving at night, advises the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Spacing out: Double the amount of following distance between vehicles that you maintain during the day to allow for more reaction time in case of unforeseen hazards, reminds the American Automobile Association.

Share the road: Stay vigilant along roadsides and in crosswalks for pedestrians and bicyclists who may have limited visibility.

On the beam: Use low beams in situations with oncoming traffic or when following another vehicle, advised the NTSB. Your vehicle’s high beams should be reserved for open roads with no oncoming vehicles, so that you’ll maximize visibility without blinding other drivers. 

Expect the unexpected: Safe nighttime driving means being prepared for unpredictable behavior from other drivers and remaining vigilant for slower-moving vehicles or erratic lane changes. 

Rest assured: Don’t drive while drowsy.  Plan to take breaks every two hours to stay alert, advises the American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests. 

Having a well-maintained vehicle is a major factor in safe night driving, and our expert mechanics at Al's One Stop Auto will make sure all the critical systems, including headlights, brakes, battery, windshield wipers, coolant, and transmission are up to the task. Contact us today to learn more about our bumper-to-bumper servicing and to schedule an appointment.

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Facial aesthetics is our top priority

Every patient is unique and individual preferences vary. During your initial consultation at our offices, you will have the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic goals. We will evaluate your particular case and discuss specific areas of concern you may have. Our goal is to offer a clear picture of all the options available to you — both surgical and non-surgical — and deliver the results you expect.

At the office of Al's One Stop Auto, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality of skilled and compassionate care. For more information on our practice and the many services we provide, give our office a call today.