Thick fog covers Kyiv: police give important advice to drivers and pedestrians

Thick fog covers Kyiv: police give important advice to drivers and pedestrians

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In the capital, visibility has dropped to 200-500 meters due to fog. The Patrol Police provided 6 important recommendations for safe driving in poor visibility.

The capital is enveloped in thick fog. The Kyiv Patrol Police gave some "simple but effective" tips for drivers to ensure a safe trip, UNN reports.

Details

The Patrol Police provided 6 important recommendations for safe driving in poor visibility conditions:

- avoid risky maneuvers and high-speed driving;

- Slow down when approaching pedestrian crossings and childcare facilities;

- increase the distance between cars;

- If fog lights are installed, turn them on together with the dipped beam;

- always turn on the hazard warning light during a stop;

- use passive safety equipment for both adults and children.

"Pedestrians are advised to be especially careful and cross the road only in designated places," the patrol police emphasized.

Recall

According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center , in the morning of December 23, in Kyiv, there is fog, visibility is 200-500 meters. And the danger level is yellow. The weather conditions may lead to traffic difficulties.