Cold weather and fog cause limited visibility, so drivers should turn on low beam lights and pay attention when driving… to ensure safety.
Cold and foggy weather causes many difficulties for drivers driving cars
Here are 5 things to keep in mind when driving in cold, foggy weather to ensure safety:
Turn on the air conditioner properly so that the windshield is not foggyDrivers often encounter this phenomenon when driving in the rain or going through cold weather areas with high humidity… The outside temperature is lower than the temperature in the interior compartment along with the operation of the air conditioning system. , the warmth radiating from the person sitting in the car causes condensation to appear on the glass surface. This obstructs the driver’s vision, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
When car windows are fogged, users should turn on the air conditioning system and gradually adjust the temperature to reduce the difference with the outside environment.
Most car models today are equipped with a glass drying function. Therefore, when detecting signs of fogged vehicle glass due to condensation, users should activate the glass drying function via the button usually integrated on the center console.
According to some experienced drivers, when the car’s windows are fogged, users should turn on the air conditioning system and gradually adjust the temperature to reduce the difference with the outside environment. After a few minutes, the temperature balances the reduced amount of steam, and the glass will no longer fog up.
Button to turn on and off the steering glass and rear glass drying function on the car
Only turn on low beam headlights
When driving in foggy or cold weather, drivers should pay attention to turning on the vehicle’s lighting system so that other vehicles participating in traffic can identify them. However, with front lights, the owner should turn on the low beam or fog lights. In case of dense fog, you should turn on the emergency lights (hazard) feature to warn the vehicles behind. Do not use headlights, because headlights in fog will make it difficult for drivers to see.
Drive in the prescribed lane and pay attention to road markings
Driving in foggy, cold weather with limited visibility… drivers should pay attention to road markings, this will help drivers easily recognize lanes, especially when going through curves and winding roads. . In particular, you should pay attention to complying with traffic laws and driving on the correct road and lane. Do not overtake vehicles when visibility is limited.
Be careful to obey traffic laws and drive in the right lane
Keep a safe distance
One thing to pay special attention to when driving in foggy, cold weather is controlling your speed and keeping a safe distance from the vehicles ahead. This will help the driver easily control the vehicle and avoid sudden braking, causing unsafe conditions for vehicles behind.
Do not stop or park in the middle of the road
In foggy or cold weather, stopping in the middle of the road or not close to the curb can surprise other vehicles in traffic and increase the risk of a collision. Therefore, absolutely do not stop or park in the middle of the road. In an emergency, you need to stop your vehicle so turn on your emergency lights (hazard), slow down, then turn on your turn signal to pull over. After stopping the vehicle, you should turn off white lights and turn on emergency lights (hazard).
