How should you handle driving in foggy conditions?

In foggy conditions, using low beam headlights and reducing speed is crucial for safe driving. Low beam headlights are designed to illuminate the road directly in front of you without causing glare that can reflect off the fog, rain, or mist. High beam headlights can create a blinding effect, as the light bounces back to the driver's eyes, reducing visibility instead of enhancing it.

Reducing speed is also important in fog because visibility is severely compromised. Slowing down allows for more reaction time to any unforeseen obstacles, changes in traffic, or sudden stops that may occur. This combination of using low beam headlights and driving slower is fundamental to maintaining control and ensuring safety on the road during foggy conditions.

Fog lights, while effective for enhancing visibility close to the ground, should be used in conjunction with low beam headlights rather than as a standalone solution. Maintaining current speed in such conditions can significantly increase the risk of accidents due to limited sight distance and the inability to respond quickly to hazards.