Question

Difficulty: EasyDriving in Fog and Reduced Visibility

When driving through heavy fog where visibility is significantly reduced, which headlight setting should you use?

  1. Low-beam headlightsAnswer
  2. B
    High-beam headlights
  3. C
    Parking lights only
  4. D
    Hazard lights only with headlights turned off

Answer

Use low-beam headlights.
Low-beam headlights direct light down onto the road, avoiding reflection off water vapor and keeping the roadway visible to the driver.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Determine the optimal headlight beam setting for fog and reduced visibility conditions.
Select low-beam headlights (and front fog lights if available).
Low beams cast light downward onto the roadway, preventing light from scattering off moisture droplets back into the driver's eyes.

Key Concept

Headlight usage in fog and reduced visibility
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