Driving tips for 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.