Originally Posted by
hyegeek
I've had about as many animal close calls in the light. Hidden animals are still hard to see. I've actually hit more potholes in the light than I have in the dark. In those cases, the light has given a false sense of security. Shadows and bright sun can hide a pothole every bit as well as darkness. Things happen.
Things happen, especially when going too fast for conditions, in the light OR in the dark. Maybe maximum speed at all times isn't always the best idea.