Fog Lamps: When to Use Them — and When Not To? Fog lamps exist for one reason: visibility in severe weather. Yet they’re often misused, creating dangerous glare for other road users. Dipping your headlights is standard etiquette, but knowing how to use front and rear fog lamps is just as vital for safe night and winter driving. Rear fog lamps: Essential in dense fog, heavy rain, or falling snow when your car is hard to see. Dangerous when misused — they can dazzle drivers behind and obscure your brake lights. Front fog lamps: Helpful only in very poor visibility at low speeds. In normal conditions they can blind oncoming traffic or irritate drivers through rear-view mirrors. Driver awareness is more important than ever. When Should You Turn On Your Fog Lamps? Only switch them on when visibility is significantly reduced, such as in: Thick fog Intense rainfall Falling or drifting snow Avoid using fog lamps in clear or mildly misty conditions. Know your dashboard symbols and where the fog-lamp switches are located to avoid turning them on by accident. Final Reminder Fog lamps are safety features, not decorative lights. Use them only when other road users would struggle to see you. Correct usage protects you and prevents glare that puts others at...