You could unexpectedly find yourself driving in the fog. This type of weather system can significantly reduce visibility, similar to driving in the snow. It’s best not to use your high beams if you are in the fog for the same reason that you don’t use them in snow: They make visibility worse because the high beams light up the particles in the air. You should always use low beams or fog lights.
That said, there are situations in which the fog is so dense that you simply can’t see it all, no matter what lights you use. It feels very unwise to keep driving, but you know that the fog is going to burn off eventually. What should you do? Should you simply stop driving and wait for it to clear? What is the safest option?
Find a safe location to pull over
If visibility has been reduced too far, it’s probably best to stop your vehicle. This keeps you from driving off of the road or hitting another car from behind.
But the thing to remember is that you should never stop in the traffic lane. People are sometimes surprised and nervous when they encounter a fog bank, and they quickly slow down and stop while they think about what to do next. But, if you do this, you could get rear-ended by another driver behind you who can’t see your car. It’s usually best to pull off of the road and into a parking lot until visibility has improved.
Unfortunately, drivers make mistakes in the fog all the time. If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by another driver, be sure you know how to seek financial compensation.
