At 7:35 a.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory for the Oregon Lower Treasure Valley, which was in force until 10 a.m.
“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.”
Fog safety: Tips from the weather service for safe travels
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.
If driving in fog is unavoidable, keep these safety precautions in mind:
Go at a moderate pace:
To ensure you get at your destination safely, slow down and allow additional time for your journey.
Visibility is important.
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.
Keep your gaps safe:
Keep a wide following distance in order to accommodate sudden stops or changing traffic patterns.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the right lane, follow the lane markers on the road.
Strategy 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 off the road as you can if there isn’t a designated parking space. To reduce the possibility of other vehicles colliding with your stationary car, turn off all lights save the warning flashers, apply the emergency brake, and depress the brake pedal. This will keep your tail lights 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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