At 10:43 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the Lane County Lowlands, which would last until Friday at 7 a.m.
According to the meteorological service, “Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.”
The weather service warns that “driving conditions could be hazardous due to low visibility.” “If you’re driving, reduce your speed and give yourself plenty of space. To improve their chances of being noticed by others in low visibility situations, cyclists and pedestrians can dress in reflective or bright clothes.
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.
The following weather service safety advice should be kept in mind if you must go outside in foggy conditions:
Go at a moderate pace:
To get to your location safely, slow down and give yourself more time to travel.
Priority for visibility:
Use low-beam headlights, which also turn on your taillights, to make sure that people can see your car. Make use 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.
Stay away:
Keep a considerable following distance in order to accommodate sudden stops or changes in 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.
Protocol for zero visibility:
When there is almost no visibility because of heavy fog, turn on your hazard lights and look for a safe place to stop, such as a nearby company parking lot.
Absence of parking choices
Pull your car as far to the side of the road as you can if there isn’t a parking space. To lessen the chance of other cars crashing into your stationary car, switch off all of your lights save the hazard flashers, apply the emergency brake, and let go of the brake pedal. This will ensure that your tail lights are off.
You can travel through foggy circumstances more safely by following these weather service precautions, which can lower the chance of accidents and protect your personal safety.
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