Where are the fog lights located?
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Fog lights are positioned below the front and rear bumpers, close to the ground level of the vehicle. During foggy conditions with low visibility, where the driver's line of sight is restricted, fog lights help increase the operational distance. Particularly, yellow anti-fog lights have strong light penetration capabilities, enhancing visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic participants, allowing approaching vehicles and pedestrians to detect each other from a greater distance. Fog lights are categorized into front fog lights and rear fog lights. Front fog lights are typically bright yellow, while rear fog lights are red. The symbols for rear fog lights differ slightly from front fog lights: the front fog light symbol features downward light beams, whereas the rear fog light symbol has parallel beams. These indicators are generally located on the dashboard control panel inside the vehicle.
I usually drive my own car and noticed that fog lights are typically installed at a relatively low position, either in the middle of the front bumper or below its sides. This placement helps reduce light reflection in fog, allowing the lights to illuminate the road rather than causing glare. The rear fog lights are also positioned low at the back of the car, near the bumper or below the taillights, serving as a warning signal. I remember last winter during heavy fog, it took me a while to locate them. Now I understand that the low design is a safety consideration by engineers to prevent light from scattering upwards and blurring visibility. I suggest everyone familiarize themselves with the fog light switches and controls in their cars before driving, especially in bad weather—it could be life-saving. During regular maintenance, take a moment to check that they're not covered by mud; it's quite important.
