How to Follow Vehicles When Driving in Foggy Weather?
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Turn on fog lights When driving in fog, turn on the fog lights and low beams, but avoid using high beams. More relevant information is as follows: 1. The high beams are elevated and can easily refract in the fog, shining into the eyes of oncoming drivers and blurring their vision. Frequently honk the horn to warn pedestrians and vehicles. Upon hearing the horn of another vehicle, immediately respond with a honk to indicate your vehicle's position. 2. If you notice many oncoming vehicles with their width markers or front fog lights on, there may be fog or heavy rain ahead. If you already feel that the fog is affecting visibility, turn on the fog lights and control your speed.
I used to be quite scared of driving in foggy conditions, but now I'm used to it. The key is to slow down, at least half the speed I normally drive, so I have enough time to react. It's essential to increase the following distance—I've found that maintaining a gap of at least three seconds in thick fog is necessary for safety, otherwise, if the car in front brakes suddenly, there's no time to stop. Lighting is crucial—only use fog lights and low beams, avoid high beams as they can dazzle your own vision. Also, keep the windows clean; I use the defogger along with the air conditioner to blow on the windshield to maintain clear visibility. When parking, find an open area and wait for the fog to thin before moving again—don't force it. Safety comes first; driving in fog requires patience, as accidents often happen due to tailgating or losing control of speed. A friend of mine learned this the hard way and almost crashed. Regularly check your car lights and develop good habits, so you can handle foggy conditions with ease.
