The switch back to standard time in early November shifts sunset earlier, turning familiar evening commutes into true night. Plan your day so driving happens before dusk when possible, and expect an extra wave of pedestrians between late‑afternoon events and dinner. If you’re landing on the East Coast that weekend, set your pickup at JFK using our car rental so you can get rolling quickly.
Beat fatigue around the clock change
Two days before the change, move your bedtime 20–30 minutes earlier, reduce caffeine after lunch, and schedule the longest segment for morning. Adjust in‑car clocks manually, even if your phone updates itself, to avoid “phantom” late returns. With Hola Car Rentals you can choose vehicles with driver‑assist tech and add a second driver for well‑timed swaps.
Lighting, weather and visibility
- Clean glass and lamps: Fog and drizzle scatter light—fresh wipers and clear lenses help.
- Use auto high beams judiciously: Let the system work on empty roads, but dim early near traffic.
- Mind school zones: Afternoon darkness means more walkers at pickup time.
Heading south a week later? UK‑based readers comparing car hire at MCO can stage a sunny reset after the seasonal switch. For western itineraries, keep your plan anchored to brightly lit hubs; try well‑marked Hill Country returns and late‑night desert terminals as reliable waypoints between long stretches.
Benefit from Hola Car Rentals’ no‑surprise pricing and cashback on tolls, and keep your attention where it matters—on a calm, rested drive in the darker evenings of November.
