5 safety tips to keep in mind while driving in heavy fog
It can get extremely challenging to navigate the road while driving amidst a dense fog. Here are 5 safety tips to keep in mind while driving in heavy fog.
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Drive slow
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While speeding under any circumstances is not advisable, driving fast with poor visibility poses more dangers.
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Avoid overtaking
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Avoid overtaking on a foggy road as it may lead to a collision. Drive patiently and stick to your lane.
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Use headlights on a low beam
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Use fog lights or keep your headlights on low beam as the high beam tends to reflect back and hinder the driver's visibility.
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Use indicators
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Use indicators to alert oncoming and following vehicles. This will help them know of your presence and reduce the chances of a collision.
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Park your car and wait
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In case of zero visibility, it is better to take your vehicle off the road and park. Make sure to switch on the hazard lights to alert on-going traffic.