Elevate Essentials

Night Driving Gear Guide

Gear that makes late-night driving clearer and safer, picked by a Metro Detroit Uber driver.

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Brendan drives Uber at night around Downriver and Metro Detroit in a Tesla. These are the things that matter after dark: a clean, clear windshield and a record of what happens on the road.

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Picks

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

Tiny, car-key-sized front camera that stays out of your sightline.

  • 1080p HD recording
  • 140-degree field of view
  • Voice control; Garmin Drive app

Specs source: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/719383

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Rain-X Original Glass Water Repellent

Helps rain bead and roll off the windshield, which cuts glare from oncoming lights in wet weather.

  • Glass treatment applied by hand
  • Check the label for reapplication timing

Specs source: https://www.rainx.com/

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Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner

Interior haze is a big source of night glare. A streak-free inside clean helps.

  • Ammonia-free formula (per manufacturer)
  • Safe on tinted windows per manufacturer

Specs source: https://invisibleglass.com/

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