Safe driving skills in foggy conditions

(Baonghean.vn) - Cold weather and fog cause limited visibility and slippery roads. This is one of the potential dangers for road users. The following experiences can helpThe driver kept a steady hand on the foggy road.

Check the lights and use them properly

Driving experience in fog is very important, because driving in this weather condition is extremely dangerous.

Lights are a must if you want to drive in foggy conditions, because they not only help increase visibility for the driver but also help other vehicles see your car. Before driving, quickly check to see if all the lights are working or not.

One thing to note is not to use headlights when driving in fog. Headlights will cause the fog to form a wall of light right in front of you, reducing visibility.

Use low beams to move; if the fog is thick, use emergency lights (flashing 2 turn signals continuously) to warn vehicles behind.

If there are no headlights, or the rear red lights are broken, absolutely do not move in the fog; because oncoming and rear vehicles will not be able to see, putting your vehicle in a dangerous situation.

Prepare fog lights

Use lights properly when driving in foggy conditions.

The tail fog lights only work when the headlights are in low beam mode. Be careful not to use the fog lights if the fog is not too thick, because the tail lights can blind the drivers behind.

With front fog lights, the effect is to create a wide, low beam below the fog layer to illuminate the road. If your car is equipped with front fog lights, use them effectively.

If the car is not equipped with fog lights, you can take a yellow decal and stick it to half of the headlight, switch it to low beam and you have an artificial fog light. Or a yellow or red nylon piece when stuck to the headlight has the same effect as a fog light.

Turn on the heated windshield

Fog is often accompanied by low outside temperatures, which directly affect the windshield surface. The inside of the windshield will quickly become foggy as the water vapor begins to condense. Most cars today are equipped with a windshield heating system with just one button, use this function to avoid limited visibility.

Watch the meter and turn off the music

Make it a habit to look at the speedometer to know the speed of the car. When driving in foggy weather, using your eyes is not enough, sometimes drivers have to use their ears as well. Therefore, turn off the sound system in the car, lower the window a little to be able to hear the cars moving around.

Go slow, keep your distance

Go slow, keeping twice the normal distance from the vehicle in front.

Keeping a safe distance on the road reduces the risk of accidents because you will have more time to deal with dangerous situations. According to experts, a safe distance should be at least the length of 3 broken lines separating two lanes or 2 car bodies, measured from the rear bumper of the car in front and the front bumper of your car.

When driving in fog, do not suddenly brake. Instead, release the accelerator and only use the brakes when absolutely necessary. Sudden braking will surprise those behind you and can cause a chain reaction.

Look carefully when passing.

It is best not to overtake when driving in dense fog. Visibility of just a few metres ahead is not enough to ensure safe overtaking, especially on hilly roads with narrow lanes.

If you decide to overtake, observe carefully to see if there are any oncoming vehicle lights, choose a long, straight stretch of road, accelerate quickly and decisively to overtake, then quickly return to your lane.

Look at the road markings

Use road markings and signs to keep track of your route.

Observe the lane markings and follow them in your lane, you will be safer because you are always in the middle of the road and can handle situations more easily.

Be sure to drive at a speed that allows you to see the road markings and the vehicle in front of you. If you feel like you are going too fast, slow down. Safety first.

Do not stop in the middle of the road

Always remember, when you can only see 5-7m, other cars can only see 5-7m. And they will not be able to handle it in time if you stop on the road. If it is really necessary to stop, pull over to the side of the road, always remember to keep your turn signals and tail lights on to signal.

Ngoc Anh

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