When driving in fog, you should turn on your high-beam headlights.
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False.
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True.
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Explanation
Fog can greatly reduce your visibility. Using high-beam headlights can actually exacerbate the problem by reflecting light off the water droplets in the fog, creating a blinding effect. When driving in fog, reduce speed and use low beam headlights. Low beams better illuminate the road and objects ahead without causing glare or reducing visibility further.
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