Driving in Fog

Driving in Fog

As the cooler weather of fall and winter seasons arrives, we will see increase numbers of days with reduced visibility due to fog.

In this seasonal time of the year in UAE and Pakistan and others countries at early morning and late night weather become foggy, and for this reason here are tips of what we should and shouldn’t do if we came across such situation.

What to Do when driving in FOG.

± Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions.

± Make sure the full lighting system of your vehicle is turned on.

± Use your low beam headlights, high beams reflect off the moisture droplets in the fog, making it harder to see.

± If you have fog lights on your vehicle, use them, in addition to your low beams. They could save your life.

± Be patient, avoid passing, changing lanes and crossing traffic.

± Use the right edge of the road as a guide, rather than the center line.

± Increase your following distance. You will need extra distance to brake safely.

± Look and listen for any hazards that may be ahead.

± Reduce the distractions in your vehicle. For example, turn off the radio, cell phone, your full attentions is required.

± Keep looking as far ahead as possible.

± Keep your windows and mirrors clean, use your wipers to maximize your vision.

± If the fog is too dense to continue, pull completely off the road and try to position your vehicle in a protected area from other traffic. Them. Turn on your emergency flashers.

What NOT to DO When Driving in Fog.

± Don’t stop on the travelled portion of the road. You could become the first link in chain reaction collision.

± Don’t speed up suddenly, even if the fog seems to be clearing. You could find yourself suddenly back in fog.

± Don’t speed up to pass a vehicle moving slowly or to get away from a vehicle that is following too closely.