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

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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