Before getting into this week’s news, Bestway Express would like to congratulate James Hammond for getting first place in his first Jujitsu tournament this weekend! James is a Cadiz Kentucky native and started his driving career with Bestway Express in October of 2013.  Keep up the hard work James, and never stop reaching for your goals!

Foggy Roads Ahead: Fog Safety

There are many types of dangerous driving situations, including operating a tractor-trailer in the fog. There are varying degrees of fog. If conditions are mild, the fog will create little cause for concern. On the other hand, if trying to maneuver through dense fog, consider the following tips:

• When traveling through foggy conditions, slow down. Fog creates low visibility. Thus, accidents can occur regardless of experience. In fact, most fog-related fatalities are the result of a careless driver speeding on the highway.
• Although some foggy conditions will not interfere with visibility, it is important to keep fog lights on at all times. If traveling through thick fog, turn on regular lights. It may be tempting to drive with high beams glaring. However, this could interfere with other drivers’ ability to see, which could result in a collision.
• If foggy conditions become intense, pull over and stop driving. Of course, make sure the pull-off spot is in a safe location. Whenever possible, avoid the highway’s shoulder. If the fog is extremely thick, other drivers on the road may have difficulty staying within the lines, and may veer off onto the shoulder.
• Fog is common in cold or rainy conditions. Hence, the windshield may become foggy. To ensure safety, make sure that your defroster is properly working at all times. While driving through fog, keep the defroster on until conditions improve.
  It’s tempting to tailgate while driving in fog. When visibility is limited, we tend to rely on other drivers to guide us. However, keep in mind that their visibility is also limited. For this matter, do not follow other vehicles too closely. If a vehicle were to stop suddenly or needed to make an emergency maneuver, you would run the risk of crashing into them or something else.
• Rather than relying on other vehicles to guide you through fog, drive in the right lane, and keep a close eye on the white lines in the road. This way, you are able to remain in your lane.