What is the best way to handle driving in foggy conditions?

Driving in foggy conditions requires special attention to visibility and safety. The most effective way to navigate through fog is to use low beam headlights and reduce speed. Low beam headlights are designed to cast light downwards and minimize the glare that can reflect off the fog, mist, or precipitation, which would otherwise create a blinding effect with high beam headlights. This allows drivers to see the road ahead more clearly.

Additionally, reducing speed is critical in foggy conditions, as it provides more time to react to any obstacles, changes in traffic patterns, or sudden stops from other vehicles. Lower speeds enhance reaction time and increase control, making it easier to manage the vehicle in potentially hazardous conditions where visibility is limited.

While other approaches, such as driving at the speed limit, may seem reasonable, they do not account for the significantly reduced visibility and increased risk that fog creates. Furthermore, opening windows does not improve visibility and may create distractions instead of helping. Therefore, combining the use of low beam headlights with a reduced speed is the best practice for safely navigating through fog.