Tips for Safe Driving in Fog

Taking note of several fog-related accidents in the past few days, SaveLife Foundation (SLF) has issued an advisory on its website requesting motorists to avoid driving in thick fog. The advisory also provides tips for safe driving in fog incase you do have to get behind the wheel. The tips are as follows:

1. Never drive on high beam - High beams get reflected back from the fog and impair visibility by creating a "white-colored wall" in front of you. Drive on low beam or fog lights. Low beams direct light down onto the road and also help other drivers see you.
2. Reduce speed and keep an eye on your speedometer - Drive as slow as possible to avoid crashing into stationary or other slow moving vehicles. Fog creates the illusion of slow motion when you may actually be speeding. Please maintain an eye on your speedometer.
3. Listen for traffic you cannot see – Avoid playing loud music and open your window a little to hear well.
4. Never stop in the middle of the road - If your car stalls or becomes disabled, turn your vehicle's lights off, and take your foot off of the brake pedal. People tend to follow tail lights when driving in fog, which may result in a crash. Switch on your parking lights or blinkers. Move away from the vehicle to the side of the road to avoid injury.
5. Incase of ZERO-visibility - Follow painted lane markings or the central verge of the road as a guide. Watch out for vehicles that may have stalled.
6. Be patient - Do not overtake vehicles or pass lines of traffic.
7. Keep windows clear - Always use your defroster and windscreen wipers in foggy conditions to keep the windows clear.
8. Indicate well in time - Give turn indicators atleast 10 seconds before any turn. Making sudden moves may not allow other drivers to brake in time due to slick road conditions in fog.

SaveLife Foundation (SLF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation registered as a public charitable trust under Section 12AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Founded in February 2008, the objective of SLF is to engage the community to collectively respond to road accident emergencies. Since its inception, SLF has been working with top trauma specialists in the country to develop and deliver a training program focused on Basic Emergency Care skills to members of the community, including Police and other emergency responders. SLF organizes these trainings free of cost.

For more details, please contact, Piyush Tewari at:
Phone: 9810063215
Email: piyush@savelifefoundation.org