|
|
NOVEMBER 2008 |
|||||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
Welcome to the latest issue of fleetwise.
By far the safest thing to do if you run into fog is to move well off the road and wait for the fog to lift. However, the simple and safe solution is not always the most practical, so read on to find out what driving procedures should be followed in fog. What is fog? Fog and mist are both made of tiny water droplets suspended in air. The difference between them is the density. Fog is denser so contains more water droplets than mist. For pilots, if you cannot see further than 1000 meters, then it is called fog. For most people including motorists though, visibility has to be less than 200 metres before it is classed as fog. Driving in Fog Take particular care when driving in fog, especially at night. Fog can be patchy, going from a light mist to a thick blanket in an instant. Obviously, the faster you drive in these conditions, the less time you will have to avoid danger. As you enter fog, check your mirrors and slow down. Use your foot brake lightly so that your lights warn following drivers. Use dipped headlights and fog lights if visibility is reduced so you can be seen. But remember it's an offence to use high-intensity rear foglights in clear conditions (that is, if visibility is greater than 100 metres). Make sure your main beams aren't turned on by accident. Main beams direct light up into the fog, making it difficult for you to see. Dipped headlights direct light down onto the road and help other drivers to see you. Use your windscreen wipers and demisters. Beware of other drivers who are not using their headlights. We have compiled an information sheet with all do's and don'ts of driving in foggy conditions. Knowledge does save lives. Contact us now for the full fact sheet 'Safe Driving for Work - Driving in Foggy Conditions' and send it to your company car and van drivers. A thank you to RoSPA for their assistance. |
|
|||||||||
|
At last some good news if you really have to renew High mileage can mean low rental - 3 stunning offers
Fully maintained
New Volvo S80 2.0D SE 4dr metallic paint £348 per month
VW Passat S Saloon Manual delivery mileage only 1.9 TDI at £288 per month 2.0 TDI at £298 per month Based on 3 years - contract hire rentals subject to vat As you can imagine we are receiving substantial four figure bonuses from manufacturers at present so phone us for any other offers. |
||||||||||
|
LVC Central Ltd - Leasing & Vehicle Contracts
www.webcars.co.uk | www.webvans.co.uk | www.webminibus.co.uk |
||||||||||
