When Should You Use Your Fog Lights

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When Should You Use Your Fog Lights
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While I was driving along the highway one clear
night I noticed that my fog lights were on.
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I thought I should probably shut them off, but
then I noticed after they were off nothing has
really changed.
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So I turned the fog lamps on and off and the
only thing I noticed was a small part of the road
along the side of my car was being lit up.
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Thinking nothing about it, I decided to just
keep them on.
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I mean it didnt affect very much at all, it
couldnt hurt leaving them on.
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Then one day a friend told me about how the fog
lamps could blind other drivers, so I decided to
do a little research.
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What Are Fog Lights Designed To Do
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Your cars fog lights are designed to be used in
foggy weather.
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Unlike your headlights that can cause a glare in
the fog.
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Fog lights tend to beam out wide and flat,
creating a bar of light on the road to help you
see.
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Some fog lamps come in yellow because it was
believed that yellow actually helps reduce glare,
while newer fog lights come in white mainly for
cosmetic purposes.
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When Should You Use Your Fog Lights
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I have discovered that you should only use your
fog lamps when visibility drops below 100 meters
according to the Highway Code.
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Some cities actually fine you if you are driving
around with them on during clear weather
conditions.
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A simple rule you can follow just in case you
are not sure when it is safe to use your fog
lamps.
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You really do not need to use your fog lights
unless the fog is extremely thick.
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A good way of knowing if the fog is thick enough
would be whether you can see the tail lights of
the car in front of you or not.
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If you can see the tail lights, chances are, you
probably will not need to use your fog lamps.
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Your fog lamps can be used in thick rain or even
a snow storm as well.
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Is It OK To Drive With Fog Lights On All The Time
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The bottom line is you should shut them off your
fog lights in clear conditions and only use them
when visibility is really low.
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But honestly, you can drive around with them on
all the time if you want.
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Just remember that your lights may be blinding
someone else on the road.