Highway driving at night?

Question

Well hopefully on the 25th I'll be going up to Orlando after I get off work to visit my friend for the weekend and go to Disney for his birthday(it's about 2 hours away for me).

Well, I'm 17, and at the moment my mom doesn't even want me to go up there, but I can usually change her mind(I have driven up there and back a few times and I'm fine with it) Today I found out I work until 10 on that Friday, so I need to convince my mom it'll be ok for me to drive 2 hours on the highway rather than at 6 in the morning the next day.

I for one am worried about another fog accident, and I really don't want to drive with the morning commuters.

Driving at night there are way less people.

Yes there are a few drunks, and some insane speeders, but there won't be lots of people so you can get out of the way of potential hazards easier

I wouldn't even be driving on the highway super late. From around 10:30-11:45 I'll be on actual highway

(Sorry if this is sort of ramble-ish. I'm bored :/ )

Answer 1

Well, you've convinced me that it would be ok.  At that time of night you probably won't have to worry about falling asleep at the wheel, provided you get a good night's sleep the night before.  You're young and probably used to staying up real late anyway.

Just emphasize that you're concerned about driving in fog and that it is more dangerous that driving at night.  It will probably still be dark when you leave at 6 in the morning anyway.

Answer 2

Depends on which road you are going to use.  If you are going to be on interstate 4, watch out.  You should be fine, but people get crazy on that road and it can be congested even on a Friday night, especially around Orlando and Tampa.  Just be careful, always check you mirrors and look over your shoulder when you are going to change lanes or merge.