Fog is a common natural event in many places in the world. It is like a cloud at ground level. When the temperature is decreased and the air is saturated, the fog will form. Suspended water droplets will form because of invisible water vapor in the condensed air. Sometimes more than one fourth mile is invisible because of fog formation. In this article, we will discuss about some fog driving safety tips
- Know about local weather: Generally the fog is formed in the morning and evening when the temperature is less. So knowing about the local weather conditions will help a lot. If possible avoid driving during such time when the fog is making very less visibility.
- Distance between cars: Maintain proper distance between other cars. It is better to maintain minimum one car distance between your car and the car in front of you. It will help to avoid risks from sudden brakes and chain reaction accidents.
- Lights: Lights play a crucial role in fog. Different lights will help for different purposes and indications. But almost all the lights are useful in the fog.
- Fog lights:Headlights are designed to see in the dark. Fog lights are designed for fog. Most of the manufacturers are fixing the fog lights at the factory. Generally these are below the headlights. These are aimed towards the ground and focused towards front as far as possible.
- Low beam lights: Use the low beam lights when the fog lights are not available.
- High beam lights: Use the high beam lights when the fog is too heavy.
- Don't change the speed suddenly: Going slowly is the best option when there is fog. If you want to slow you car speed or increase the car speed, do not do it suddenly. To increase the car speed you should check the front cars speed and then increase the speed. If you want to decrease the speed do it slowly.
- Reduce distractions in your vehicle: Reduce distractions like mobile phone, eating, etc. While concentrating on them, driving will be neglected. The driver needs to focus more while driving in night fog.
- Park in a safe place when there is no visibility: When the road is not visible because of fog, take roadside and park with a little distance to the highway. If you park on the road or very near to the road, other vehicle may cause accident to your vehicle. Check with your high beam lights periodically if it is visible. When there is fog turn on your back and front parking lights along with your fog lights.
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