Drive safely in dense fogs It's never ideal to drive in dense fog. Here are tips for when you have to keep driving.
What Steps Can You Take to Drive Safely in Dense Fog? Dense fog can create dangerous conditions on the road, especially if it’s extremely dense fog or combined with other severe weather conditions. The safest thing to do is pull over into a parking area until the fog clears. If you must continue your trip, keep in mind these tips for driving in fog: • Minimize distractions. Silence your cell phone and the stereo. Put distractions like your cell phone in a place where you won’t be tempted to reach for them while driving, like the glove compartment. 簡單的說關閉一切會讓你分心的音樂 • Reduce your speed. Because you can't see the road or other vehicles, a low speed can help you react safely. • Roll down your window. This allows you to listen for cars and emergency vehicles. 拉下車窗感受車外之動靜 • Use roadside reflectors as a guide. The markings can help you navigate twists and turns. 參考貓眼石避免偏離車道 • Turn off cruise control. This will maximize your control of your vehicle. 關掉定速 • Use windshield wipers and defrosters. Limits excess moisture on the window and reduce glare. 開雨刷刷掉水氣避免反射折射光線 • Drive with low beams and fog lights. High beams can worsen visibility because they reflect off the fog. 開近光燈,不要開遠光燈避免光影響你視線 • Use the right edge of the road as a guide. Helps you stay in your lane and not “drift” into the middle lane. 類似上面參考貓眼石,利用道路邊緣右側駕駛且避免左右偏移 • Increase your following distance from other cars to ensure you have the proper time to respond to any obstacles. A good rule of thumb is to increase your count distance by at least 5 seconds instead of the normal 2 seconds behind another vehicle. 拉大平常的安全車距 • Beware of animals on the road. Animals, especially white tail deer, feel bolder under cover of fog and are much harder to see. The lowered visibility in dense fog means less time for you to see them, and for them to see you. 小心動物 If the fog gets too dense and you pull over to a safe area, keep these tips in mind: 如果霧真的太濃了 • Use your turn signal. Other drivers may be using your taillights as a guide, so alert them that you're pulling off the road. When you are traveling in low visibility areas, signal earlier than you normally would in ideal weather conditions. 打方向燈告知其他駕駛你要離開道路 • Pull off away from the road. If drivers can't see the shoulder, they likely won't see your vehicle either. 離開道路 • Turn on your hazard lights. Help other drivers know you're stopped. Avoid using flashing lights while driving. In many states, hazard light use is not permitted while driving. Using the lights can make other drivers think you’re stopped or stalled. Also, hazard lights in operation disable your ability to use your turn indicators. 打開警示燈告知其他人你已停車 • If you do have a collision, State Farm® is here to help. Learn more about the steps to take after a crash, including calling your agent. Get more tips for driving in fog and other severe weather conditions from State Farm.