Whats the best way to see, driving in a fog at night?
A. Use the low beam headlights. With your “brights” on, lights shine directly into the fog and you see more glare than road. But with your low beam, the lights shine downward. So you see less glare and more road. If you drive in a lot of fog, you may want to consider fog lights. If you get them, mount them low. They should be beneath the headlights but no lower than 12″ off the ground. Q. Any other fog-fighting tips? A. One basic tip we can offer is drive slowly but keep moving. Others are: • Turn lights and wipers on. • Use defroster to cut condensation on the inside of windshield. • Be especially alert. And keep a watchful eye in the rearview mirror for cars coming. If you stop too fast, they may not be able to. • Watch out for cars creeping through the fog at a snails pace. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can be right on top of another car if you’re not ready for it. • If you have to pull over on the side of the road, be sure to turn on your flashers. Q. Does it have to rain har
