Have you ever been trapped driving to work or somewhere else on a foggy morning? Most times, it’s scary to drive in the fog because there are so many things that can happen. Most driver’s education courses tell drivers what to do in this situation, but if you’re like me, you forgot the protocol. That’s why I figured I’d provide an easy-to-use reference that you can use the next time you find yourself in the situation.
Don’t Use Your High Beams
Your first instinct might be to use your high beams in the fog. But this isn’t the best thing to do because the fog will reflect the light back into your eyes. With low beams, however, the light goes through the fog and helps you see farther.
Slow Down Gradually
If you’re caught in a fog, chances are that somebody is only a few feet behind you but they can’t see you. That’s why you should never stop suddenly when you’re driving in fog because the driver behind you might not see you until it’s too late.
Don’t Tailgate
Stay relatively close to the car in front of you so you know where you’re going, but don’t get too close to the car. You don’t know if the car in front of you is going to make a sudden stop so make sure you have enough room to stop before you hit it.
Pull Over
If you can’t see anything at all, consider pulling off the road and waiting for the fog to clear. It’s better to be a little late to your destination than not arriving at all.
Now that you know how to drive safely in the fog, you can pretty much navigate through most driving situations. That’s why you should visit your local Pontiac dealer and get a great new car. Now that you’re prepared, nothing should stop you now!
