Women Report Feeling Less Safe Driving at Night Due to Vision Differences
A recent survey indicates that women feel less secure than men while driving at night, attributing their concerns to poorer night vision. Only 42% of women rated their nighttime visibility positively compared to 65% of men. Scientific studies confirm that men tend to detect weak contrasts and rapid movements more effectively, potentially influenced by testosterone levels. During the day, women perform slightly better than men in visibility tasks, likely due to greater focus while driving. The evolutionary reasons behind these differences remain uncertain.