A person driving in fog may be involved in an accident for many reasons. A lack of prudence or luck can be fatal.
Risk factors for a vehicle accident while driving in fog:
(1) poor visibility
(2) sudden drop in visibility
(3) slick road conditions
(4) high traffic volume
(5) speed excessive for conditions
(6) aggressive driving
(7) driver fatigue
(8) driver distraction
(9) driver inexperience
(10) driver anxiety about being in fog
(11) twisting or uneven road conditions
(12) mechanical failure in a vehicle causing it to slow or stop
Accidents may involve:
(1) running off the road
(2) running into other vehicles that may have stopped
(3) running into trees, animals, rocks or other things that in the roadway
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