Driving tips for foggy weather
By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter, GULF NEWS Published: March 11, 2008, 16:35
Here are a few driving tips that everyone should follow to avoid accidents in this foggy weather:
* Ask yourself if your journey is really necessary before driving in thick fog.
* Avoid travelling in a car if you can.
* Make sure the headlights and the front windows of the car are clean before starting the journey.
* Reduce speed, leave enough space between vehicles and avoid overtaking.
* Do not change lanes unless necessary.
* Turn on headlights (but low beams only).
* Avoid turning on hazard lights, except in emergency cases. Using hazard lights all the time prevents a motorist from alerting other motorists to an emergency.
* Turn on the appropriate fog lights when driving.
* Make sure the window wipers work properly to constantly clean the window and have clear visibility.
* Be aware at all times for danger such as a vehicle suddenly braking in the front or another vehicle entering from a side entrance. This means not using mobile phones when driving, for example.
* Allow more time to complete a journey, especially during low visibility.
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