Fog has cut your visibility to a short distance ahead. What is the best response?

• A.Use high beams to see farther
• B.Drive at the limit using the lane lines only
• C.Follow the taillights ahead as closely as possible
• D.Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and be ready to stop within what you can see

Why

In fog you must be able to stop within your visible distance. Low beams light the road without reflecting glare back at you the way high beams do.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-032).

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• Unless a lower limit is posted, what is the maximum speed limit anywhere in New York State?
• Unless a different limit is posted, what is the speed limit in New York City?
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• Under ideal conditions, what minimum following distance should you keep behind the vehicle ahead?