Havaners Phantom all-black Wayfarer-style polarised sunglasses for driving

Driving Sunglasses

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Low winter sun on the school run, glare bouncing off a wet motorway, a long summer drive to the coast. These are the pairs we reach for behind the wheel: polarised frames with dark lenses like Phantom, Silverback and Inferno, plus gradient aviators such as Miami that keep the dashboard easy to read.

Every pair has UV400 protection and starts under £50. The polarised frames cut glare from wet roads and windscreens. The aviators aren't polarised, but their gradient lenses are darkest at the top, right where the sun sits. Read our guide to sunglasses for driving, or see all polarised sunglasses.

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What are the best sunglasses for driving?

Polarised lenses in a darker neutral tint, such as black, grey or brown, cut glare from wet roads and windscreens without changing colours much. Gradient lenses are a good alternative, as they're darker at the top and lighter at the bottom, so you can still read the dashboard.

Are polarised sunglasses good for driving?

For most daytime driving, yes. They cut the reflected glare from wet roads and car bonnets. Now and then they can make some in-car screens or windscreens look patchy, so if that bothers you, a gradient aviator like Miami or Malibu is a great choice.

Are the aviators in this collection polarised?

No. Miami, Malibu and Shadow have UV400 lenses but aren't polarised. Every other pair in this collection is polarised.

Do sunglasses help with low winter sun?

That's exactly what they're for. From October to February the UK sun sits low in the sky, right in your line of sight on the morning and evening commute. A dark polarised lens takes the sting out of it.

Can I wear sunglasses for night driving?

No. Never wear sunglasses or any tinted lenses for driving at night or in poor light. They're made for daytime sun and glare.

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How to choose sunglasses for driving

Start with the lens. A dark neutral tint in black, grey or brown keeps colours natural, which matters for traffic lights and brake lights. Polarised lenses go a step further and cut the flat, blinding glare that bounces off wet roads, so they're ideal for the low winter sun the UK gets from autumn onwards.

Then think about fit. Frames that sit snugly without pinching won't slide down your nose on a long drive, and a wider frame blocks more stray light from the side. Gradient aviators are a classic for a reason: darker at the top for the sun, lighter at the bottom for the dashboard.

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