Winter mornings are surrounded by freezing cold air and fog smoke. Nothing is visible around, dominated by dense fog. Then one day the gentle sun peeked through the canopy of the clouds. But still, the drops of soft dew kept falling on the grass. Perhaps for many, this cool secluded environment is much more captivating. However, for those who drive regularly, this time is much more embarrassing. In many cases, driving safely in the midst of this foggy situation becomes very risky. Mainly due to dense fog causing vision problems, horrible road accidents happen in many places! And that’s why traffic is severely disrupted in some areas due to security concerns. However, by adopting some important strategies, you can drive safely even in the fog! So let’s take a look at the last episode of the series on ensuring safe driving in the fog.
Keep the car mirror clean
Driving in fog in winter can lead to many problems. The problem that everyone faces, in the beginning, is that it is often the case that the car glass gets wet and muddy in the fog. And there are many problems to see because of the muddy glass. So, always try to keep the car glass clean. In that case, you can go with the help of a wiper and defroster. It is also important to clean the headlights well before driving. Again, if there is any kind of defect in the headlight, fix it quickly. Basically, it is necessary to take care of these aspects keeping in mind the security aspect of everyone. When the burden of life safety is on your hands, so try to be careful considering all aspects!
Do not drive along the middle of the road
Many times thick fog can bring terrible danger for you. Fog can be very dangerous, especially when driving. Basically when the surrounding environment becomes opaque and cloudy. If driving is possible during this time, try to keep a close eye on the surroundings and the road. However, if the visibility is bad in the thick fog, never take the car in the middle of the road. This can put you in great danger. In that case, try to keep the car in one side lane instead. Even if you go out of the lane at this time, you can get in trouble. Because it is a little difficult to drive safely in short sight. Many drivers can get confused, which increases the chances of being hit by a car. That is why it is necessary to be very alert while driving at this time.
Don’t overtake
If you have a tendency to change lanes frequently while driving in fog, or not to side with another vehicle, or if you have a tendency to overtake, you will be in great danger! Because unnecessarily changing lanes or overtaking unnecessarily increases the risk of accidents many times over. So if you can, refrain from taking over this time. Also, keep proper control of vehicle speed. Don’t rush even when passing a car or siding with a car in the back. Because speeding in dense fog is much more dangerous. It can face any type of danger. Again, do not increase the speed even if you think there is less fog, because suddenly the fog may increase. And of course, set a specific speed limit for the car. However, if you ever forget to break it, you can easily find out through Prohori’s Speed Violation Alert feature!
Keep the speed limit between 40–50 kph
In January 2017, seven people, including the son of the land minister, were killed in a horrific road accident at Bangabandhu Bridge. This terrible accident happened mainly due to the collision of the car due to the dense fog! A decision on speed limit was taken at the 24th meeting of the National Road Safety Council to prevent unintentional accidents in the fog. It says that when driving in fog, the speed limit should be kept at 40-50 kph and fog lights must be turned on. There will also be a system to monitor the speed of winter vehicles. Vehicles are also reported to be stopped during heavy fog if necessary.
Avoid highway driving
Driving in a smoky environment is just as difficult if you have to do it on the highway again. This is because most of the drivers on the highway drive very fast. In that case, many drivers may speed up, but some may slow down again. In that case, the danger is if there is a traffic jam or any dangerous situation due to the fog in front. And if you have trouble seeing or getting late because of the fog, you won’t have time to stop. Which will increase the chances of an accident! So if you can think of this, try to avoid highway driving during dense fog.
Understand and listen in adverse weather
Adverse weather can cause a variety of environmental changes. Especially on winter days, there is a lot of cloudy weather and drizzle. Then in that situation, there is a lot of difference between the temperature inside and outside the car. As a result, fog/water accumulates in the car glass and it becomes much more turbid. As a result, there is some problem in looking around and in front. You can then turn on the Demister to get rid of this problem.
Stop the car
Driving in dense fog can be very risky. Then you can be in danger at any moment. So you can refrain from driving for safety reasons. If you can’t see anything on the road in the fog, then it is better to stop the car. Then park the car in a safe place and wait for the foggy environment to settle. However, do not forget to park the car and turn on the emergency signal light of the car. Turn off the headlights and quickly turn on the hazard lights. This will allow other car drivers to easily understand your location.
Always be alert when driving in storms or fog. Try to drive patiently, keeping a cool head to drive safely in foggy environments. Never be impatient for any reason, do not make the wrong decision in a hurry. Always remember that because of a wrong decision, many lives may be at stake! Always try to ensure the safety of yourself and others by taking the necessary security measures!
