Driving in fog? Follow THESE 7 essential safety tips for a safe journey
By Gargi Chaudhry | First Published Jan 3, 2025, 1:04 PM ISTDelhi enveloped in dense fog! Learn essential safety tips for driving in low visibility conditions. From using fog lamps correctly to maintaining safe distances, ensure a safe journey during foggy weather. Stay safe on the roads!
As cold waves swept across the nation's capital on Friday morning, dense fog enveloped Delhi. The India Meteorological Department reports that at 5:30 am on Friday, the temperature in Delhi was 9.6 degrees Celsius. The national capital's air quality has declined from "poor" to "very poor." A number of accidents have occurred nationwide as a result of the resumption of the yearly fog and smog season, which has been made worse this year by increased pollution levels.
Driving in foggy conditions can be particularly challenging due to reduced visibility, making it uncomfortable and risky. To avoid road accidents, it is crucial to follow some key precautions while driving in fog.
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1. Drive Slowly:
Slower reaction and braking times are caused by reduced vision. You have more time to react to any unexpected obstructions or collisions up ahead when you drive more slowly. To prevent crashes, maintain a safe distance from other cars on the road.
2. Use Fog Lamps and Low-Beam Headlights:
In foggy circumstances, always use low-beam headlights. Visibility is further diminished by high lights reflecting off the fog. Turn on the fog lamps in your car if it has them. You may alert cars behind you by using rear fog lamps.
3. Avoid Using Hazard Lights While Driving:
You should only use your car's hazards lights when it is completely still. Using danger lights while driving causes confusion for other drivers and raises the possibility of collisions.
4. Park Safely if Visibility Drops:
Stop and find a secure spot off the road if visibility drops dangerously. To indicate that your car is stopped, turn on your hazard and parking lights.
5. Depend on Lane markings:
To maintain concentration in situations with very poor vision and no way to halt, abide by lane markings. To stay clear of approaching traffic on single-lane roads, stay to the left.
6. Maintain distance:
It's critical to keep a safe distance from the car in front of you when driving in severe fog. This gives you enough time to respond in case the car in front of you brakes unexpectedly. To reduce the chance of accidents, a minimum of 80 to 100 meters should be kept between vehicles.
7. Ensure side mirrors are clean:
To keep a good vision of the back of your car, make sure your side mirrors are clean. Overall safety is increased when mirrors are cleaned properly because they increase awareness of nearby cars.
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