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Should I use my high beams in fog?

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You shouldn't. The light of your high beams will be refracted and reflected by the fog, making it even more difficult to see. Many headlight assemblies include lights called fog lights, which point down toward the road out in front of the vehicle, illuminating the road in foggy conditions. If your car doesn't have these, use your low beams.

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How can I improve at driving in a fog?

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If your vehicle has fog lights, turn them on. If not, leave your lights on low beam as the high beam setting can throw the light right back at you. Drive five under the posted speed limit to give yourself more reaction time in case of an emergency. If you need to pull over, remember to put your vehicle in park and keep your foot off the brake as your brake light will confuse those behind you, and they'll attempt to follow, thinking you're still on the road.

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When parking on a hill, which way should I turn my wheels?

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Turn them towards the curb. That way, if the car starts rolling, it will go into the curb and stop. If there is no curb, turn them in the safest direction.

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Why are fog lights important for driving in fog?

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They're important because they help you to see through some of the fog.

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Can yellow glasses make me see through the fog?

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They help, and are also very helpful for driving at nighttime. It takes away the reflection of the mist on your headlights, almost the same as polarized sunglasses that can also be worn when driving in heavy mist/fog. If your eyes are sensitive, they will also help you not be blinded by the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

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Is it illegal to drive with fog lights if there is no fog?

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Yes, it is illegal to drive with fog lights on when there is no fog, as you might blind other motorists.

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Does 2007 Toyota Avalon have fog lights?

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Yes, it should have fog lights.

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Can I drive with parking lights and fog lights only in fog?

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Yes. In extremely dense fog, even the low beam headlights can throw back reflection into the driver's eyes; fog lights with parking lights prevent this from occurring .

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