By Khushi Pal
Published Dec 28, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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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. 

Drive slow

While speeding under any circumstances is not advisable, driving fast with poor visibility poses more dangers.

Avoid overtaking

Avoid overtaking on a foggy road as it may lead to a collision. Drive patiently and stick to your lane.

Use headlights on a low beam

Use fog lights or keep your headlights on low beam as the high beam tends to reflect back and hinder the driver's visibility. 

Use indicators 

Use indicators to alert oncoming and following vehicles. This will help them know of your presence and reduce the chances of a collision. 

Park your car and wait

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.