Fog can cause serious accidents in Dubai. We have seen car pile ups happen especially on Dubai – Abu Dhabi highways. For this reason, we have compiled a list of suggestions to help you be safe during poor driving conditions.

Here are five tips to stay safe in fog

Use Fog Lights

Most modern cars come equipped with fog lights. Use your fog lights instead of blinkers or headlights in fog conditions. A lot of people use blinking hazard lights which are dangerous. This is because blinking hazard lights are an indication of car stopping on the side. Also a lot of people make the mistake of using high beam headlights. High beam headlights are counterproductive and can cause more confusion on the roads. Use fog lights for optimal visibility and coordination with other cars.

Avoid Unnecessary Driving

Check the weather before you go. Especially if you plan on going on Dubai – Abu Dhabi highways, the fog is most dense after 10pm. Leave early if you have to in order to avoid potential accidents. Prevention is better than cure and the rule applies here as well. Also use social media of Abu Dhabi Weather on Twitter or check radio updates before you leave.

Reduce Speed

While speed limit on highways is 120 km / hr it is safer to drive at lower speeds to avoid collisions. The safe driver will keep a speed that is appropriate with the level of visibility. When at zero visibility, reduce speed to gauge the nearby surroundings.

Fog Driving in Dubai

Stop at a rest area

Why drive when it’s almost impossible to see? If you’re not sure of the roads, stop at a nearby rest area, like a gas station. This will help you wear out visibility issues for a short while. It will also help you avoid accidents in the middle of a highway where help may be hard to come by.

Stay in your lane

Avoid changing lanes too much. Stick to your lane to maintain close coordination with other cars. Sometimes because of poor visibility cars do not see other cars in front. Changing lanes constantly increases chances of an accident.