Here Are Top 5 Tips To Drive Your Truck Safely In Fog

Are you a truck driver looking for what's the best way to drive while there is fog? If so, here are some tips to drive your truck safely in fog. Read On. 

Driving a high-profile vehicle like a truck or a semi is a huge responsibility since it involves carrying heavy and expensive cargo across the length and breadth of our country. Although truck drivers are trained to carry on with jobs which involve hauling expensive and heavy items, there are many unforeseen weather conditions which make the job even tougher. 

Today, we will be discussing one such circumstance that cannot be anticipated and affects the driving of a truck- Fog. Unlike other weather conditions, fog presents difficulty by introducing a lack of visibility factor. Therefore, truck drivers find it extremely hard to drive in such conditions. 

In this regard, here are  tips to drive your truck safely in fog:

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1. Drive Slowly: 

First and foremost, make sure that you are not speeding and are in full control of your truck in weather conditions like fog. Sometimes you might end up driving through an unfamiliar road and might not know the route so well. It is at these times, especially with fog around, that you must slow down and be cautious to avoid accidents. 

2. Fog lights and low-beam headlights:

Next, be sure to turn on your fog lights and keep the headlights in low-beam mode. This will allow you to get better visibility and help oncoming traffic to see better. After all, driving involves being aware of what’s around your truck and helping other drivers drive better as well. 

3. Check for other vehicles parked: 

In India, one of the major causes of an accident during weather conditions like fog is collisions with parked vehicles on the side of the road. So, while driving your truck, beware of vehicles parked on the side of the road or at a junction to avoid accidents. 

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4. Avoid changing lanes: 

Apart from the said, be sure that you are not trying to overtake other vehicles unnecessarily and changing lanes constantly, especially while you are driving a tractor-trailer. This can cause confusion and can result in accidents. Also due to lack of visibility in tough weather conditions like fog, be sure to stay in one lane to avoid risks. 

5. Stop Driving: 

Finally, it's always good to stop driving at some point when you find it extremely hard to drive during heavy foggy conditions. Sometimes it's best that you stay off the road during such conditions to keep everyone safe. 

Thus, the aforementioned are details and tips to drive your truck safely in fog.

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