What do you need to know about driving in fog?
Keep your eyes moving. A safe following distance is crucial in fog. Most drivers tend to “bunch up” during foggy conditions because they feel it’s easier to see. Driving in fog is scary, but now is not the time to follow too close. That’s one of the big reasons massive pile-up’s occur.
When is the worst time to drive in fog?
During the worst conditions, normally occurring at night or during early morning hours, the fog may be very dense and cover a span of many miles. This is the most dangerous condition and is usually warned by fog advisories or warnings from the National Weather Service.
What should I do if my hubcap falls off my car?
Don’t sand the wheel back to bare metal, though, as the clips will not stay on so well. Attach the hubcap with a couple of cable ties if all else has failed. This is a tactic that police departments use to solve the problem on some of their vehicles.
Is it dangerous to drive with car windows fogged up?
On the other hand, if it’s warmer outside than it is inside the car, water will condensate on the outside of the glass. Either way, driving with poor visibility can be very dangerous, and you should never do that.
Where was the accident hidden in the fog?
Most of the wrecks were in the southbound lanes, but one part of the accident scene was on the northbound side, all of them hidden in the fog. Dyer, by all accounts, the first law enforcement officer on the scene, immediately radioed for back up and emergency medical ambulances.
What to do when driving in foggy weather?
If you must drive in foggy conditions, keep the following safety tips in mind: Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on. Use fog lights if you have them.
How did they get rid of the fog in Tennessee?
A huge section of the interstate had to be completely rebuilt, from the ground up. Soon afterward, the Tennessee Department of Transportation installed a fog detection system, that once activated, alerted drivers with warning signs, flashing lights and lowered speed limits.
How many people died in the fog in 1990?
On the morning of December 11, 1990, 12 people were killed, 42 people were injured when dense fog formed within just a couple of hours just north of the Exit 36 bridge on I-75.