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Liberty Videocon General Insurance provides tips for safe driving in foggy conditions in 3 sentences or less: Fog can reduce visibility drastically and cause accidents, so drivers should slow down, increase following distance, turn off distractions, and drive cautiously using windshield wipers, fog lights, and horns as needed. Tips include cleaning windows, checking fluids, slowing speed, and stopping safely off the road if visibility is too low. Following these measures can help prevent accidents when driving in foggy weather.

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LiVSafe - Motor Driving in Fog - Ed.19 - 17

Liberty Videocon General Insurance provides tips for safe driving in foggy conditions in 3 sentences or less: Fog can reduce visibility drastically and cause accidents, so drivers should slow down, increase following distance, turn off distractions, and drive cautiously using windshield wipers, fog lights, and horns as needed. Tips include cleaning windows, checking fluids, slowing speed, and stopping safely off the road if visibility is too low. Following these measures can help prevent accidents when driving in foggy weather.

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LiV

Safe ! Responsibility is our policy


Tips for safe motor driving in fog Issue 19 Volume 1 January, 2015

LiVSafe is a conscious safety initiative of Liberty Videocon to help people live safer, secure lives through an education series of proactive
and preventative suggestions in the safety arena. This document does not purport to promote any product directly or indirectly.

Measures to augment safe ways of motor driving in foggy conditions

Overview

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Foggy weather conditions are an important factor for road accidents. Those who have experienced driving in the fog would agree
that foggy condition is the real test of driving skills. Whether you are one of the best of the drivers or a novice, getting surrounded by
the fog with visibility reduced to less than 50 meters is a dangerous situation to be in.

We at Liberty Videocon General Insurance value the importance of safe motor driving in foggy conditions for preventing accidents;
and intend to suggest some useful measures to augment the same. We sincerely hope that the measures suggested in this
document will help follow better practices when it comes to safe driving of cars in foggy conditions.

Fog is a cloud that occurs at ground level instead of in the sky. It’s made up of tiny droplets of water that float suspended in the air.
Foggy conditions are the number one cause of large multi-car pile ups on the roads. Some recent unfortunate events in India due to
fog include:
a. Piling up of 48 vehicles on Yamuna Expressway due to fog, killing 2
b. A school bus colliding with a truck in foggy weather, injuring 8 children in Noida.

Things to follow while driving your car in foggy conditions


The following are simple tips to ensure safe and responsible driving in foggy weather conditions.

Tips for improving the visibility while driving in foggy conditions. These must be taken care of before you get into the car as once you
are in the fog, it’s too late:

 Ensure that front & rear windshields and mirrors are cleaned and polished.

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The principles contained in this material are general in scope and, to the best of our knowledge, current at the time of publication. Insurance is the subject matter of the solicitation.
Liberty Videocon General Insurance specifically disclaims all liability for damages or personal injury alleged to arise from reliance on IRDA Registration No. 150
the information contained in this document. CIN : U66000MH2010PLC209656
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LiV
Safe ! Responsibility is our policy

 Wipers and water fluids are important. Ensure that wiper blades do not skip and leave marks when operated. It’s recommended
to use genuine fluids or at least mix of soap and water that cleans the dirt properly.
 Eyewear (your spectacles) often reduces the visibility. Be prepared for this.
 It’s a good idea to install front & rear fog-lamps if you live in a fog prone area like northern India. Make sure you know how to
operate your front & rear fog lights before setting off. Don’t confuse these with your ‘full-beam’ setting.
 Ensure that there is enough fuel in the car - such weather often causes delays.

Tips to ensure safety during driving


 Allow time for you to react. Leave sufficient
distance between you and the front car. ‘3
seconds rule’ is proven to be helpful during
normal weather conditions. Increase your
following distance during foggy conditions.

 If visibility is very limited, wind down your windows at


junctions and crossroads to allow you to listen out for
approaching traffic. If you really cannot see, you should
consider stopping until it is safe to continue.

 Keep an eye on the road and use your ears more


carefully to judge traffic that you cannot see. So
turn off loud music and don’t use your mobile
when driving.

 You must drive your vehicle at a speed appropriate to the


road conditions. Driving faster or slower as compared to
others poses the risk of accident. Be patient while changing
lanes and at traffic junctions.

 Do not apply brakes in panic. You may get hit


from behind.

 Honk periodically to let other drivers know of your presence.

 Be extra careful while driving on bridges that do not have


railings, especially in rural areas.

 If you need to stop, please try to get as far from


the road as possible. Drive into a parking lot or STOP

side-road or any other similar place where you


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may result in accidental piling up of vehicles.

Generally, dense fog is temporary. You will encounter


dense fog near rivers, lakes or open moist places. You can
plan your trip appropriately to avoid roads passing through
such areas, especially during early morning hours.

When visibility is low, drive slow! Remember the


importance of adapting your driving behaviour to the
changed weather conditions. Wish you happy & safe
driving!

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Liberty Videocon General Insurance Company Limited


10th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013
Phone: +91 22 6700 1313 Fax: +91 22 6700 1606 Email: [email protected] www.libertyvideocon.com
The principles contained in this material are general in scope and, to the best of our knowledge, current at the time of publication. Insurance is the subject matter of the solicitation.
Liberty Videocon General Insurance specifically disclaims all liability for damages or personal injury alleged to arise from reliance on IRDA Registration No. 150
the information contained in this document. CIN : U66000MH2010PLC209656
Trade Logo displayed above belongs to Liberty Mutual and used by the Liberty Videocon General Insurance Company Limited under license.

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