DRIVING IN FOG

Even if you’re a seasoned pro behind the wheel, fog can make driving difficult and even very dangerous. Sadly, fog-related accidents cause more than 500 fatalities each year. When things turn grey, remember these safe driving tips for handling even the densest fog. **Leave plenty of distance between your car and the one in front of you. **Take advantage of your windshield wipers and defrosters. ** Speaking of visibility: ditch your car’s high beams. **Resist the common urge to use the lights of any vehicles in front of you as a guide. **Skip cruise control. **Follow the right-side line of the road to guide you. **Don’t accelerate if a car behind you is too close. **Check your mirrors before slowing down, and gently apply your brakes. **If you choose to pull over and wait out the fog, pull as far to the side of the road as possible.