What Lights Should Be Turned On When Driving in Heavy Rain?
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When driving in heavy rain, turn on the fog lights. Only use the rear fog lights when the rain is extremely heavy. Fog lights emit a particularly penetrating beam that can not only illuminate the road ahead over a longer distance in rainy or foggy conditions, but also enhance visibility, making your vehicle more noticeable to others from a greater distance. Use the parking lights in light rain: The use of lights is crucial when driving in the rain. At the onset of rain when the sky gradually darkens but visibility remains relatively good, you should use the parking lights. Turn on the headlights or fog lights in heavy rain: In heavier rain where visibility is low, the rain itself can obstruct your view. Using headlights or fog lights can improve your visibility of the traffic conditions ahead. Additionally, in foggy conditions or when the side mirrors of the car are obscured by water, the clarity of the view can be reduced. If the vehicle behind you has its fog lights on, your car will be more easily noticed in the mirrors, thus enhancing safety. Do not use hazard lights while driving: Hazard lights are meant for emergency situations only. They should be used in very dangerous circumstances, such as when parking on the roadside, experiencing vehicle malfunctions or being involved in a traffic accident on urban roads, when towing a malfunctioning vehicle (both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle should turn on the hazard lights), or when driving on highways in low-visibility weather conditions like fog, rain, snow, sandstorms, or hail with visibility below 100 meters.
