Driving in Heavy Fog: Key Safety Rules on the Road

Fog reduces visibility to just a few meters and turns an ordinary road into a deadly danger zone. According to statistics, accidents in fog are 3–5 times more likely to result in serious consequences. These simple rules will help you arrive safely. You can also significantly increase comfort in your car and add functionality by using tuning accessories, which are widely available in our online store.

Before the trip – preparation

• Check that all headlights, fog lights, and rear position lights are working properly.
• Clean all windows and mirrors from dirt and residue.
• Fill up the tank – in fog you can easily get lost and drive many extra kilometers.

Driving rules in fog

• Reduce your speed to 30–50 km/h (even if visibility seems fine).
• Turn on low beam + fog lights (FL). High beam is prohibited – it creates a “white wall.”
• Keep a greater distance – at least 50–70 meters.
• Use the right edge of the road and lane markings as your guide, not the lights of the car ahead.
• Avoid overtaking and lane changes unless absolutely necessary.
• If visibility is less than 10 meters – turn on the “hazard lights” and stop on the roadside with your position lights on.

What you must never do

• Follow trucks “by sight” – they may brake suddenly.
• Stop in the middle of the road – only on the roadside or in parking areas.
• Use high beams and rear fog lights in the city (they dazzle drivers behind you).

By following these rules, you will reduce the risk of accidents in fog almost to zero and keep yourself and other road users safe and calm.