16/06/2026
Foggy Morning Driving Tips – Stay Safe on Maitland Roads
Foggy mornings can sneak up fast in Maitland — and when visibility drops, the way you drive matters just as much as your car’s condition.
Here’s how to stay safe when you can’t see far ahead:
🔦 Lights
• Use low beam headlights (not high beams — they reflect off fog and make visibility worse)
• Make sure your tail lights are working properly so others can see you
🚗 Distance
• Increase your following distance — leave plenty of space between you and the car ahead
• Give yourself extra stopping room, just in case
🐢 Speed
• Slow down and drive to the conditions, not the speed limit
• Smooth, gentle braking and acceleration helps maintain control
👀 Visibility
• Use your windscreen demister and wipers as needed
• Keep your windscreen clean inside and out (fog builds up faster on dirty glass)
• Don’t rely on just the road lines — they can disappear in thick fog
💡 Pro Tip: If you can’t clearly see ahead, assume others can’t see you either.
Stay safe, take it steady, and give yourself time to get there.
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