The first thing to do when driving into a fog bank is to turn on the taillight and fog lights.
Fog banks make circulation difficult. It is an unfavorable meteorological phenomenon, a cumulus of very low clouds that significantly reduces our visibility. Anyone who has driven in fog will recognize that feeling of fear when you feel unsafe and in such unfavorable conditions. That’s why they offer us a range of from the DGT
Tips for safe driving.
The first thing to do when driving into a fog bank is to turn on the taillight and fog lights. It’s possible we still don’t see much, but it’s very important that those coming from behind see us and remember to disconnect them so as not to disturb the rest of the drivers when that danger has passed.
If you go through a fog bank – which can last tens of kilometers – you should not use your high beam, because it looks worse. What will be needed more than ever is to pay attention to and follow the longitudinal and lateral markers of the road, which will show the way in the darkness of that uncomfortable low cloud.
It is also recommended that you slow down until you are confident you can see well enough to continue, but never stop on the shoulder or slow down so much that you cause a downward spiral from someone coming from behind. If you cannot drive under these conditions, stop at the first service or rest area.
Likewise, you should always drive on the right: do it even when there is no fog. When it is very busy, take the continuous white line on the right side of the road as a reference. And applying the brakes gently will prevent the wheels from locking up, and if you do this earlier than usual and at intervals, the vehicles following you will see you sooner and with a greater safety distance.
At the same time, use the wipers intermittently and when the fog is inside, direct the air from the fan towards the windows. It also works to open the windows slightly and of course turn on the air conditioning. And don’t forget to download the music from the radio. When we drive in bad weather you have to use all your senses to the maximum. Hearing can help detect the proximity of a vehicle. For example, at a blind intersection, rolling down the window can help you hear if a car is approaching that you can’t see.
Source: La Verdad
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