It is not unheard of authorities shutting down the motorways due to intense fog leading to limited visibility. In November 2021, 30 vehicles piled up on the M-2 motorway near Lahore leading to 20 people getting injured.
The dangers of fog are not limited to central Punjab alone. Fog related accidents have taken place on the M-1 motorway in the KPK as well.
All in all, fog is a major health and safety hazard on the roads during the winters, making many wonder how to stay safe while driving.
Installing fog lights in your cars is one of the best options.
Simply put, these lights cut through fog, increasing your visibility.
Nowadays, a lot of vehicles are installed with halogen lights. However, it must be stressed that they are no match for LED lights which are far superior cutting through the fog.
So, before you go out looking for the LED lights, do consider:
It goes without saying that the bulb is the single most important element in lights. So, what should you look for in a bulb?
How powerful is it? Bulb power is measured in terms of wattage, lumens and kelvins.
To find the best fog lights for your car, you need to balance these three elements. In short, you need to get a low-wattage bulb that produces a bright beam with the lowest heat output. LEDs usually offer all these and should therefore be preferred over halogen lights.
You must have seen fog lights emitting yellow, white, blue and amber colors. Which one is better? To end the confusion you must remember that the color of the light is dependent on its Kelvins.
| Color | Kelvins |
| Yellow and Amber | Within 3,000 Kelvins |
| Blue | Around 6,000 Kelvins |
| White | Around 5,000 kelvins |
So, which light color should you go for?
If you are driving in dense fog, go for yellow or amber light emitting LEDs. However, if the fog isn’t thick and you need visibility of your immediate surroundings, go for white or blue light emitting lights.
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