How to Deal with Fog Banks on Highways?
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Here are the methods to handle fog banks on highways: 1. Maintain low speed: Once entering a fog bank area, immediately reduce speed and strictly adhere to the speed limits set by traffic regulations. 2. Turn on tail lights and front fog lights: The brightness of tail lights is sufficient to alert following vehicles of your presence. If stopping in heavy fog, do not turn on the rear fog light. Instead, always use hazard lights when parked in fog to warn following vehicles. 3. Use the horn wisely: Frequent use of the horn in foggy conditions can attract attention and indicate your vehicle's position. If you hear another vehicle honking, respond with a honk as well. 4. Avoid sudden steering: Drivers should be especially cautious not to abruptly press or release the accelerator, and must avoid emergency braking or sharp steering. If you need to reduce speed, first ease off the accelerator gently, then lightly tap the brakes several times in succession to effectively prevent rear-end collisions. 5. Follow vehicles without overtaking: Overtaking moving vehicles is strictly prohibited in foggy conditions. If you see a vehicle ahead moving to the right, do not blindly go around it; consider whether it is yielding to oncoming traffic. When passing parked vehicles, confirm they have no intention of starting and ensure there are no oncoming vehicles before honking appropriately and passing slowly from the left.
