The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 8:56 a.m. on Wednesday, which was good for the East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, and Lane County Lowlands on Wednesday between 9 and 11 a.m.
“Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog,” according to the weather agency.
According to the weather service, “driving conditions could be hazardous due to low visibility.” “If you’re driving, use your headlights, slow down, and give yourself plenty of space. When 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.
Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions
Visibility frequently lowers to a quarter-mile or less if a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, indicating that widespread dense fog has formed. Driving in these conditions might be difficult, so be extremely careful and, if at all possible, postpone your journey.
The following safety advice should be kept in mind if you must drive in foggy conditions:
Slow down:
To ensure you get at your destination safely, slow down and allow additional time for your journey.
Priority for visibility:
With low-beam headlights, which turn on your taillights automatically, you can be sure that people can see your car. If your car is fitted with fog lights, use them.
Steer clear of high beams:
Avoid using high-beam headlights since they produce glare that reduces your driving visibility.
Keep your gaps safe:
To allow for unexpected stops or modifications in the traffic pattern, maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the proper lane, follow the lane lines on the road.
Protocol for zero visibility:
When there is almost no visibility because of heavy fog, turn on your hazard lights and find a safe place to stop, like a nearby company parking lot.
Absence of parking choices
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 conditions, lowering your chance of an accident and protecting your health.
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