Hazard awareness
A sign warns of fog but the road ahead looks clear. What should you do?
- Speed up while the road is still clear
- Ignore the sign because you can see clearly
- Turn on full beam headlights and keep your speed
- Slow down, as you may suddenly meet a bank of thick fogCorrect
Why?
Rule 234 of The Highway Code warns that even if the road looks clear you may drive into a bank of fog, so slow down in good time and be prepared for sudden reduced visibility.
Highway Code rule 234