best sunglass lens color for driving

In bright Aussie sun, the best all-rounders are grey (true colour) and brown/amber or copper (extra contrast for shadows, lane markings and the odd pothole).

Polarised lenses slash windscreen glare, but they can mess with LCDs and HUDs, so try them with your car first. Skip blue/green tints and anything too dark for driving, and never wear dark lenses at night.

For day use aim for Category 2–3 tint; a gradient can help you read the dash while keeping the road nicely dimmed. At dusk or night, stick to clear or very light amber—those “night-driving” yellows are mostly snake oil.

Whatever you choose, look for compliance with AS/NZS 1067.1 and a decent anti-reflective coating; your eyeballs will send a thank-you card.