When driving into fog, you should follow these safety tips:
- Slow down : Reduce your speed because fog impairs visibility and masks your sense of speed, which affects your reaction time.
- Use low-beam headlights or fog lights : Avoid high beams as they reflect off the fog and reduce visibility further.
- Increase following distance : Keep a greater distance from the car in front to allow more time for reactions.
- Use the right-side pavement line or roadside reflectors as a guide : This helps you stay in your lane without drifting into oncoming traffic.
- Do not stop on the road : If you must stop, pull over safely away from traffic and turn on hazard lights. Avoid using your regular lights when stopped to prevent confusion.
- Use windshield wipers and defrosters : Keep your windshield clear of fog and moisture.
- Turn down distractions and use your ears : Roll down windows at junctions to listen for oncoming traffic and keep distractions like radio and phones minimized.
- Avoid sudden moves : Drive smoothly with gentle acceleration and braking.
If visibility is severely compromised, the safest option is to pull over and wait until the fog lifts or visibility improves.
