– A common misconception fog lights related is the belief that the fog lights will increase visibility also far, says trafi’s transport expert Jussi Pohjonen.Front and rear fog lights the wrong way used annoying other motorists, but in the rain and fog you need them.Trafi’s transport expert Jussi Pohjonen according to the general misconception that the fog light on also sees far.The rear fog light you can also use the snow high or lokakelissä.Fog lights are not intended for use with additional lights. ALMA MEDIA ARCHIVE
the spiky discussion of fog lamps improper use is when autumn comes again. Unnecessary front fog lamp areas of use may dazzle and annoy other motorists. On the other hand, when the visibility is poor, fog lights, should know how to use.
fog light users välkytellään lights sometimes even when the lights are used like in accordance with the regulations. But a lot is still in those cars with front fog used as additional assist illuminator.
the front fog lights do not, however, work well for additional light. They increase the light intensity of only about 20 – 30 meters ahead and a little page too.
– When the fog lights seem to light brightly the front, so the motorists may arise in the false mental image that the lights are also far. So they are not doing, said Jussi Pohjonen.
– Close to see well, but at the same time the eye adapts to the bright light and far to see worse. However, when moving at 20 meters per second speed, so far should see very.
fog light use of the defined highway code in this way: “the front fog and rear fog lights must only be used in fog or heavy water – and snowfall during the period.”
the rear fog light to be used (however) also when the “ajoviima of the road brought by snow, dust or October to substantially restrict vehicle sight back”.
When the car in reverse the fog light button, then just the rear fog lights will first be turned on. Switch to turn (or push depending on the vehicle) increases, so that also the front fog lights on.
fog lights are the wrong uses are Pohjonen based on his own experience somewhat diminished. He estimates that is due to the fact that the car is now closely integrated fog lights and that people do not even think about the lights for driving on left.
– It can lead to the fact that the fog lights are not used even when they are really needed. However, already in light tihkusateessa they have a clear benefit, as the fog weakens the power significantly.
Story has been published previously already 26.10.2016, but it does not expire and is again topical.
