Fog Lights Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Science & Technology has made rapid advancements in the recent past, especially in the automotive sector. Novel features came to the forefront in the new-age cars. The functionality of the new age elements has created confusion among people. Most of us are not aware of their use and value. One such product is Fog Light.

 Fog Lights as the name suggests may give us an idea of when to use these lights. Fog lights are used to increase your acuity in well, fog. The name gives the game away.

Apart from that, fog lights come in handy for a driver in low visibility where the standard head and taillights may not be as effective. In this blog, we will know about all the nuances related to Fog Lights used in a car, from when and how to use them, to the laws regulating their usage and placement.

 

What is the use of Fog Lights?

Fog lights are useful in inclement weather conditions when the visibility drops to an extent that a driver is not able to see the road clearly. Front fog lights can cut through mist, fog, rain or even dust as they are usually mounted lower down than headlights in the front of the car.

Rear fog lights use high-intensity bulbs to cut through mist and fog and alert other drivers to your presence.

 

Positioning of the Fog Lights in a Car.

Fog lights usually are mounted in front of the car lower than the headlight which helps to illuminate the road while driving. Having fog lights is not a legal requirement for a car owner and majority of the car manufacturers don’t use fog lights in their lower trims.

Rear fog lights are installed in the rear side of the car and illuminate the road rearwards of the car, their job is to alert the vehicle behind you to your presence when visibility is poor. Having at least one rear fog light is a legal requirement and very important safety equipment in low visibility weather. It is important to mount it on the centre or offside rear of the vehicle.

 

When to use fog lights

 

When visibility is reduced, such as when it snows or there is thick fog or a mist covering the road ahead, fog lights come in handy. They can also be useful when there is a lot of spray on the road.

In these conditions, using your high beams can actually reduce your visibility because the bright light reflects off the fog or mist, making it even more difficult to see ahead.

According to the highway code, you must not use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is severely reduced. Using this terminology indicates that this is a requirement, not a suggestion.

This is due to the fact that improperly used fog lights can dazzle or blind drivers, while rear fog lights can obscure your brake lights. The general rule is that you should use them only when you can't see more than 100 metres ahead; this also applies to headlights. The highway code also requires you to turn off both the front and rear fog lights when visibility improves.

You don't always need to turn on both front and rear fog lights; in normal driving conditions, the front ones should never be used to light the road; your headlights are for that. Use common sense; if it's foggy but you can see the road ahead, there's no need to wear them.

When visibility is poor, turn on your rear fog lights; they are there to alert other road users of your presence, not just to give you a better view of what's behind you.

 

How to turn Fog Lights On.

There are many ways to turn the fog lights on in your car, and mostly depends on the make and model of the car. There will either be a separate button on the dashboard or a function on your indicator stalk which will allow you to control the fog lights.

Some cars also use a rotary knob on the dashboard which can be pulled or pushed to activate the fog lights, however, others will have buttons next to this knob which will accomplish the same thing.

 

Conclusion.

Car Fog Lights are useful safety equipment and come in handy in low visibility weather conditions. However, one must be wary of not using them while the visibility is proper as it can be a problem for your fellow riders on the road.

Furthermore, if you want to buy a new Fog Light always purchase it from a reliable aftermarket brand. We would suggest aftermarket products that offer OEM quality at an affordable price. This will save you from spending an overwhelming amount on an OEM auto parts.