What to Do When Encountering Heavy Fog on the Highway
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When encountering heavy fog on the highway, you should: 1. Drive at a reduced speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead in the same lane; 2. Use lights appropriately to enhance visibility for yourself and others; 3. Apply brakes gently and frequently to control speed and alert following vehicles to maintain distance; 4. Avoid sudden braking or sharp steering to prevent affecting vehicles in other lanes; 5. In case of an accident, take safety measures, protect the scene, and report the incident. Occupants should exit the vehicle and road promptly, standing outside the guardrail to await rescue; 6. Upon hearing emergency horns or collision sounds from vehicles ahead, slow down promptly and find a safe place to stop.
I am extremely cautious when encountering heavy fog on the highway. I immediately turn on the fog lights and hazard lights, reduce the speed to below 40 km/h, and maintain a distance of at least four solid white lines from the vehicle in front. Never brake suddenly or change lanes randomly. When visibility drops below 50 meters, it's safest to pull over at the nearest service area. If the exit is very close, it's better to just get off the highway. Once, I saw three cars parked in the emergency lane during thick fog—it was extremely dangerous as the following cars couldn't react in time. Nowadays, car navigation systems warn about fog-prone sections in advance, and slowing down two kilometers ahead is the safest approach.
