Winter continues to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. All of North India is currently covered in a thick blanket of fog. This dense fog often reduces visibility, making driving on roads and highways extremely difficult.

Therefore, with the arrival of winter, road accidents, flight and train delays often increase. Therefore, it's important to be mindful of certain things while driving in fog to ensure your own safety and that of others. In this article, we'll share some tips that can be beneficial for you when driving in fog.

Use Your Ears Along With Your Eyes
Dense fog reduces visibility, so if seeing is difficult, use your hearing. Turn off the music or the radio in the car and keep the windows down. This will make it easier to hear the sound of other vehicles' horns or engines, alerting you to any danger. This technique will prove especially helpful on hilly roads.

Don't rely solely on GPS
Driving in a new area in fog is a major challenge. People often rely on maps and navigation to navigate and reach their destination, but this doesn't help them detect potholes, curves, or broken vehicles parked on the road. Therefore, along with technology, use your eyes and common sense. Also, pay close attention to road signs.

Fog Drive: Rely on Road Lines
Fog often makes it difficult to see clearly. When you can't see the road, follow the white line on the left side of the road. This line will serve as a guide. Instead of focusing on the center of the road, drive along this line. This will help you stay in your lane and avoid glare from oncoming vehicles. Remember to slow down on turns.

Avoid fogging up your car's windows.
Windows often fog up when driving in fog, making it difficult to see outside. Therefore, when driving in fog, ensure you use your car's defogger and AC properly. Also, keep a check on the wiper fluid level and always carry a microfiber cloth for quick window cleaning.

Frequently Changing Lanes
When driving in fog, be especially careful not to change lanes frequently. This can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of accidents. Therefore, drive slowly within your lane. If you must change lanes, turn well in advance and only turn after being fully satisfied.

Also, keep these things in mind:
When driving in fog, maintain a slow speed and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Drive with your headlights on low beam so others can see your vehicle. If you have fog lights, use them as well.

Never use high beam lights. Using high-beam lights can cause glare, making it more difficult to see the road.

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