1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 148

Tips on Driving in Fbg If you get caught in fog,turn your headlights on low beam, even in daytime, You'll see-and be seenbetter. Use your fog lights. Don't use your high beams.The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you. Use your defogger. In high humidity, even a light build-upof moisture on the on inside of the glass will cut down your already limited visibility. Run your windshield wipers and washer occasionally. Moisture can build up on the outside glass, and what seems to be fog may actually be moisture on the outside of your windshield. Treat dense fog asan emergency. Try to find a place to pull off the road. Of course you want to respect another's property, but you might need to put something between you and moving vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffic. If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road, turn your lights on, start your hazard warningflashers, and sound your horn at intervals when or you hear approaching traffic. Pass other vehicles in fog only you if can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy forthem. City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Try not to drive around trying to pick outa familiar street or landmark. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a crosscountry trip. Try to use the freewaysthat rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the nextsection, Freeway Driving. 147 ... -