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When driving in fog should I use my high beams?

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Which light should I use for safe driving in fog? Find out whether it's your high beams or low beams, from the experts at Firestone Complete Auto Care! read more

In general, you should use low beam headlights in fog. The reason for not using high beam headlights is that high beams may reflect back from a thick fog and cause glare. The fog acts like a mirror and you will see a strong light from your own headlights. read more

Use your low beams. The visibility in front of you will sharply decrease in a fog, so use the vehicle's low beam lights (if the vehicle does not have fog lights or driving lights). Heavy fog conditions prohibit use of high beam headlights. The light from high beam headlights will be reflected back by thick fog. read more

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