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Driving in fog is dangerous - much more dangerous than most
people think. Minimize your likelihood of getting into an
accident by being aware of the hazards and knowing how to
drive in foggy conditions. For that matter, all you need is
some patience. Take a quick look at the following steps.
Be slow: Most fog-related traffic fatalities occur
because someone was driving too fast and couldn't stop in
time to avoid a collision.
Turn your 'lights on' so others can see you. Don't turn
on your high beams, which are directed higher and will just
reflect light back at you.
If you leave the road, be sure to pull off completely.
Turn off your driving lights and turn on your flashers so
others know you're there, but won't think you are driving
on the road.
Think about what other drivers see when they're behind
you. If you are constantly applying your brakes, you are likely
make them nervous.
Use your wipers to keep the windows clear.
Watch your speedometer. Fog scatters light and reduces
the contrast between objects. Studies have found that the
longer a driver is in fog, the faster he or she drives. It
is very important to be aware of this.
While turning, it is better to turn off radio/ heater so
that you can know if any other vehicles are approaching or
not.
The best course of action in heavy fog is to get off the
road and wait for the fog to clear.
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