Early Winter Low Sun Drive With Music South On A9 To Visit Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K early Winter travel video a late afternoon, sometimes low sun, road trip drive, with Scottish music, South, from Pitlochry, on the A9 road on ancestry visit to the city centre of Perth, Perthshire. During winter, the Northern Hemisphere leans away from the sun, there are fewer daylight hours, and the sun hits us at an angle; this makes it appear lower in the sky. There is less heating because the angled sun's rays are “ spread out ” rather than direct. Shadows are longer because of the lower angle of the sun. Low sun glare can cause serious accidents where oncoming drivers cannot see you approaching if they are driving into sun glare. If the sun is in your eyes, you may not see pedestrians, cyclists or fast braking traffic. To improve vision and reduce the risk of accidents when there is sun glare: Keep a pair of sunglasses in the car, preferably polarizing ones. Check and replace your windscreen wiper blades if they’re worn, damaged, or more than a couple of years old. Use the sun visors to provide better contrast for your eyes. Top up your windscreen fluid so you can keep the glass clean as you drive, reducing the risk of sun glare. When driving in bright and low sun, remember that other drivers may also be suffering from the blinding effects of glare, even if you aren't. Try to maintain a constant speed, keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. It's also best to avoid any sudden stops, as the reaction time of the driver behind may be impacted by low visibility. Be extra vigilant in the mornings and evenings, when the sun is especially low in the sky. The A9 is a major road running from central Scotland to Scrabster Harbour, Thurso in the far north, via Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Perth and Inverness. At 273 miles, it is the longest road in Scotland and the fifth longest A road in the United Kingdom. Historically it was the main road between Edinburgh and John o' Groats, and has been called the spine of Scotland. Drive with great care and patience on this road as it regularly appears in lists of Scotland's most dangerous roads. When driving in Scotland, slow down and enjoy the trip All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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