10 tips to stay safe while driving in foggy weather conditions

The yearly threat of fog has returned. Due to extremely limited vision and significant quantities of moisture that might obscure the windshield, fog or mist is one of the riskiest driving conditions a driver could encounter.
Fog driving gets even more dangerous, due to substandard roads, unforeseen road closures or detours.
Inadequate signs, and people and animals haphazardly walking on the road makes it even more difficult in our country.Listed below are some traffic safety recommendations for fog and mist weather conditions, to keep you and your dear ones secure while driving.
1)Drive slowly
Driving slowly is the most basic and simple piece of advice for handling haze or fog. Due to the considerably reduced response and braking times caused by poor visuals, vehicle speeds must be significantly reduced to permit better reflexes.
2)Use fog lights
This is due to the fact that if the headlights are operated in the high beam setting, the fog would directly rebound the light rays backward to the driver, reducing his vision.
3)Don’t use hazardous lights
Even though blinking hazard lights often indicate some form of risk, hazard lights should only be utilised when the automobile has halted and never while it is moving.
4) Keep your eyes on lane markers
If the visibility is very poor and you are unable to decide what to do, the best option if you want to keep moving is having your eyes stick to lane markers and proceed slowly.
5)Keep good distance from other cars
If in case of an emergency you should have time to apply brakes and that would only be possible if you have a good gap between other cars.
6)Use warm A/C to clear mist on windshield
Choose a warm windshield A/C setting, to clear out the mist this is a golden tip which many commercial drivers use.
7)One must stay alert
If you feel a little bit sleepy, consider not to drive in fog conditions as it is the most risky condition to drive in, one has to have more concentration and focus on driving while in such conditions.
8)Don’t park your car in fog
Unless it is very important, try to avoid stopping in fog as it will make it hard for others to recognize that you have stopped and hence increases the chances of accidents.
9) Avoid overtaking
Your overtaking actions may confuse the driver ahead of you, keep them off guard, prevent them from slowing down in time, and even result in an accident.
10) Don’t drink and drive
I don’t think there’s any particular need to describe this yet, be careful and be thoughtful for your and other’s life.
FAQ’s
Q1) Can I play music in the car while driving in fog?
A1) Avoid playing music while driving in fog, as we must listen to the traffic in order to prevent any mishap.
Q2) What should I carry along while driving in fog?
A2) Try to carry a hand towel to clean your windshields regularly.