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Driving tips for foggy weather

Here are a few driving tips that everyone should follow to avoid accidents in this foggy weather.

  • By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
  • Published: 16:35 March 11, 2008
  • Gulf News

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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