"When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible. If driving through fog becomes inevitable, remember these safety guidelines: Moderate your speed:"
"Avoid high-beams: Refrain from using high-beam lights, as they create glare, making it more difficult for you to see what's ahead of you on the road. Keep your distance: Maintain a generous following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifting traffic patterns. Stay in your lane: Use the road's lane markings as a guide to remaining in the correct lane."
"Zero visibility strategy: In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop. Limited parking options: If no designated parking area is available, pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and"
An updated dense fog advisory covers Carquinez Strait and Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley from Sunday, Nov. 23 between 3 a.m. and 11 a.m. Visibility is expected to fall to one quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are advised to slow down, use low-beam headlights and fog lights if available, avoid high beams, maintain generous following distances, and stay within lane markings. If visibility approaches zero, activate hazard lights and pull into a safe parking area or as far off the road as possible, then remain stationary with hazards on and the emergency brake engaged.
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