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How to Stay Safe Driving in Fog. When you run into fog on the road, keep your head and
follow these simple tips to stay safe. You will need Patience and a cool head. Step 1.
Leave plenty of room between yourself and the car ahead of you. Don't panic and try
to speed out of the fog. Remain calm, and focus on the road. Step 2. Turn your lights
on to help others see you. Use your low beams, since high beams reflect back at you in fog.
Step 3. Use your windshield wipers and defroster to keep your windows clear. Turn off the radio
and open your window so you can hear other cars more easily. Step 4. Give other drivers
plenty of notice before you turn. Brake gently, not suddenly, so drivers behind you have time
to react. Step 5. Watch your speedometer so your speed won't creep up; it's harder to
judge distances and speed in the fog. Step 6. Stay in your lane, as drivers tend to drift
toward the middle of the road in fog. Watch for animals. In fog, deer and other animals
are harder to see and are more likely to jump out in front of you. Step 7. Focus on the
road, not the car ahead. Don't follow other drivers, who may drift into oncoming lanes
or off the road. Step 8. If the fog is too thick, pull onto the shoulder of the road
until it lifts. Turn on your hazard lights so other drivers will know you are stopped.
Did you know There are at least 10 different kinds of fog, including steam fog, precipitation
fog, and ice fog.