At 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, which would last until noon.
“Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog,” according to the weather agency.
The weather service warns that “driving conditions could be hazardous due to low visibility.” “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.”
Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service
Visibility can drop to a quarter-mile or less when a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, indicating that widespread dense fog has formed. Travel is difficult in these conditions, so be extra careful when driving or, if at all possible, postpone your journey.
If driving in fog is unavoidable, keep these safety precautions in mind:
Go at a moderate pace:
To get to your location safely, slow down and give yourself more time to travel.
Visibility is important.
Use low-beam headlights, which also turn on your taillights, to make sure that people can see your car. Make advantage of your fog lights if you have them.
Steer clear of high beams:
Avoid using high-beam headlights since they produce glare that reduces your driving visibility.
Remain at a safe distance:
Keep a wide following distance in order to accommodate sudden stops or changing traffic patterns.
Remain in your lane:
Use the lane markers on the road as a reference to make sure you are staying in the correct lane.
Strategy for zero visibility:
The best course of action in extremely deep fog with near-zero visibility is to switch on your hazard lights first, then pull into a safe spot, like a local company parking lot, and stop.
Restricted parking possibilities
Pull your car as far off the road as you can if there isn’t a designated parking space. To lessen the chance of other cars crashing into your stationary car, turn off all of your lights save the hazard flashers, apply the emergency brake, and let go of the brake pedal. This will make sure your tail lights are off.
Following these weather service guidelines will help you drive more safely in foggy circumstances, reducing the chance of accidents and putting your health first.
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