It’s the time of year when drivers may encounter fog on their morning commutes. Fog forms when there is water vapor, cool overnight temperatures and calm wind. This allows the water vapor to condense and a cloud to form close to the surface. This phenomenon is relatively common but can make driving conditions hazardous. Here are some tips to keep you driving safely!
- Slow down and allow for extra reaction time and stopping distance. Don’t forget to use your windshield wipers and defroster (if needed) to maximize visibility.
- Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers ahead and behind you. Use your low-beam headlights and fog lights if you have them.
- Never use your high-beam headlights. Using high beams causes glare off the fog and makes it more difficult to see what is ahead of you on the road.
- Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Be ready for other vehicles’ emergency stops, and watch out for slow-moving and parked cars.
- Make sure you stay in the correct lane by using the right edge of the road or roadside reflectors as a visual guide.
- In extremely dense fog, where visibility is near zero, it may be best to pull off the road and park in a safe location.
- If there is no parking lot to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible. Once you come to a stop, turn off all lights except your hazard flashing lights and set the emergency brake. Remember to take your foot off the brake pedal to be sure your tail lights are not visible and other drivers don’t accidentally run into you.
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