When driving in fog, you can see better by using low-beam headlights (and fog lights if your car has them) and avoiding high beams, which reflect off the fog and create glare.

Key ways to see better in fog

  • Use low-beam headlights or fog lights, never high beams.
  • Slow down so you can stop within the distance you can clearly see ahead.
  • Increase following distance from the vehicle in front to allow more reaction time.
  • Use wipers and the windshield defroster to keep the glass clear and reduce glare.
  • Use the right edge of the road or lane lines as a visual guide rather than focusing on the center or other vehicles’ taillights.
  • Eliminate distractions (radio, phone, loud conversations) so you can concentrate and also listen for nearby traffic.

In the style of a test-question answer, the core idea is: “When driving in fog, you can see better by using low-beam headlights (not high beams) and reducing speed.”