Can You Drive During an Orange Fog Warning?
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Driving is permitted during an orange fog warning. Below is relevant information about fog warnings: 1. Overview: An orange warning signal indicates that fog with visibility less than 200 meters may occur within 6 hours, or that fog with visibility less than 200 meters but greater than or equal to 50 meters has already appeared and will persist. The fog warning signal is issued by meteorological departments through weather monitoring before the arrival of fog, alerting the public to prevent the impacts of fog and advising traffic departments to minimize accidents caused by fog. It is the highest level of fog warning signals. 2. Precautions: During an orange fog warning, drivers should appropriately reduce speed and drive cautiously. Due to low visibility in foggy conditions, driving at high speeds can easily lead to accidents. Drivers should observe traffic flow and adjust their speed accordingly, ensuring a moderate reduction in speed. Friendly reminder: In foggy conditions, control your speed based on the flow of traffic. Avoid driving too fast, as low visibility may result in insufficient braking distance and potential accidents.
When I see an orange fog warning, I immediately realize visibility may drop below 200 meters, making driving extremely risky. I recommend avoiding driving whenever possible, as this could trigger chain-reaction accidents. If driving is unavoidable, I ensure my vehicle's fog lights are functional and turn on both front and rear fog lights; reduce speed to around 30-40 km/h; maintain at least 150 meters distance from the car ahead due to insufficient reaction time; turn off high beams to prevent light reflection from impairing visibility; check weather forecasts and warning updates on mobile apps in advance, opting for public transport or delaying trips when necessary. In foggy conditions, vehicle braking systems are also affected, so maintaining wipers and tires is crucial. Ultimately, safety always comes first—I'd rather be late than risk driving in such conditions.
