When driving in foggy conditions, how should you adjust your headlights?

Using low beams when driving in foggy conditions is essential for safety. High beams can cause light to reflect off the moisture in the fog, creating a glare that makes visibility worse rather than better. This glare can create a confusing light that bounces back at the driver, impairing sight distance and making it difficult to see both the road and other objects.

Low beams, on the other hand, are designed to project light downwards onto the road. This helps illuminate the immediate area in front of the vehicle without reflecting excessively off the fog or any other moisture in the air. By using low beams, drivers can enhance their ability to see the road and any obstacles or other vehicles around them while minimizing glare and maintaining overall visibility.

Turning off the headlights entirely would leave the driver unable to see the road ahead, and keeping them at a normal setting or using high beams could exacerbate visibility issues. Therefore, using low beams is the safest and most effective choice when navigating through fog.