On Monday at 3:07 AM, the National Meteorological Service published a dense fog advice until noon for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnsable, Dukes and Nantucket.
The Meteorological Service states that “visible a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog”.
“Low visibility could cause the driving conditions to be dangerous,” describes the weather service. “If you drive, slow down, use the headlights and leave a lot of distance in front.”
Fog Safety: Meteorological Service Tips for Safe Travel
If dense fog advice is issued for your area, it means that the widespread dense fog has developed and visibility often drops to only a quarter of a mile or less. These conditions can make the driving difficult, so you have a lot of caution on the road and, if possible, consider delaying your trip.
If you have to venture in fog conditions, take into account these Meteorological Service Safety Tips:
Moderate your speed:
Slow down and let the additional travel time get to your destination safely.
Visibility priority:
Make sure your vehicle is visible to others using low beam headlights, which also activates the rear lights. If you have fog lights, use.
Avoid high beams:
Refrain from using high beam headlights, as they create a look that deteriorates your road visibility.
Keep safe gaps:
Keep a considerable safe distance to take into account the sudden stops or changes of traffic patterns.
Stay -Blogs on your lane:
To ensure -you stay in the correct lane, use the road lane marks as a guide.
Visibility near Zero:
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near to zero, the best course is to put the danger lights in the first place, and simply enter a safe location such as a local business car park and stop.
No parking options:
If there is no parking area available, throw the vehicle as far as possible on the road. Once you are stationary, turn off all the lights, except for danger flashes, paste the emergency brake and release the brake pedal to ensure -you do not illuminate the tail lights, reducing the risk of other drivers who collide with your stationary vehicle.
When joining these recommendations of the Meteorological Service, you can sail the fog conditions more safely, reducing the risk of accidents and guaranteeing your well-being.
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