The fog season in Central California is roughly four months long, from November through February. During the other eight months of the year motorists quickly forget how difficult it can be to safely navigate through the low visibility conditions brought on by foggy weather. That’s why each winter Caltrans and the CHP try to reinforce the lessons required to make driving in fog a safe experience.

Many of the safety tips listed on this page may at first seem obvious to the casual reader. Unfortunately, many drivers tend to disregard these simple educational notes when barreling through dense fog. The end result can be something as irritating as an unwanted repair bill or as tragic as an untimely death.

We hope you review these tips often, and then practice them with diligence when your visibility becomes impaired while driving a car or truck. They may seem little more than common sense attitudes on safe driving habits. Unfortunately, many forget these habits until it’s too late.