4 helpful tips for driving in fog

Three sure signs that fall is here: football season, falling leaves and foggy mornings.

As nights get longer during the autumn months, temperatures are more likely to fall to the dew point. When this happens, water vapor condenses into tiny moisture droplets which remain suspended in the air … otherwise known as fog.

If you’re headed out on a foggy morning, remember that fog reduces visibility. It can also create the illusion that you’re driving in slow motion, even when you’re traveling at a normal or high rate of speed. It’s  important to play it safe. Here are four helpful tips:

1. Use low-beam headlights. Your “brights” or high-beam lights can actually make it harder to see.

2. Slow down. You may feel like you have your speed under control, but it’s hard to tell when you’re driving in fog. Check your speedometer often.

3. Listen up. If you’re having a hard time seeing other cars, remember that other drivers may have a hard time seeing you. It’s important to use your other senses. Turn off the radio and consider opening your a window a crack so you can hear approaching vehicles. If road signs and lane markers are difficult to see, try using the right edge of the road as a guide. It’s a much safer bet than the center line.

4. Keep your windows clear. Use your wipers and defrost your windows so you don’t further limit your visibility.