A YELLOW warning for fog for Yorkshire and the Humber has been issued for this morning (Sunday, October 12).
The Met Office said: "There will be areas of dense fog developing
during Saturday night, becoming more widespread around dawn on Sunday, before thinning slowly during the morning.
during Saturday night, becoming more widespread around dawn on Sunday, before thinning slowly during the morning.
"The worst affected areas are likely to be low lying regions where the visibility may reduce to less than 100 metres in places, leading to difficult driving conditions and some disruption to travel."
Drivers are urged to take care and the RAC has issued some tips for those who take to the roads:
- Use fog lights - The Highway Code states that headlights must be used when visibility is less than 100 metres – roughly the length of a football pitch. Those needing to travel are advised to take extra care and ensure their lights (particularly fog lights) are in good working order before setting off.
- Carry a mobile phone with a fully-charged battery and car adaptor if available.
- Ensure your fuel tank is full as using lights and heating can use a lot more fuel than usual.
- Make sure you know how to operate your front and rear fog lights before setting off.
- Headlights should be dipped at all times.
- Follow the ‘two-second rule’ to leave sufficient space between you and the car in front.
- Don’t attempt to navigate using the car in front’s tail lights, as this could lead you to getting too close to them and not leave sufficient stopping distance.
- If visibility is very limited, wind down your windows at junctions and crossroads to allow you to listen out for approaching traffic. If you really cannot see, you should consider stopping until it is safe to continue.
- Remember to turn your fog lights off as soon as conditions improve.
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