{"id":12970,"date":"2020-05-08T14:39:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T21:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/?p=12970"},"modified":"2022-11-08T07:17:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T15:17:43","slug":"bright-fog-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/bright-fog-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"So What’s the Deal with Bright Fog Lights?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In recent years, most drivers have noticed a trend when it comes to car design and add-ons. Fog lights and headlights have become increasingly bright, often to the point of eliciting complaints from people whose eyes begin to hurt when they see oncoming cars approach them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bright fog lights became popular after studies revealed that increased visibility reduces the chances of car accidents. Though bright, they are angled in a way that decreases reflection, making them capable of use in extreme conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been wondering why so many cars are now equipped with bright fog lights, or just wanted to know why they work so well in severe weather, don’t worry. Just keep reading, and everything will be clear soon enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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So What’s the Deal with Bright Fog Lights?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s essential to recognize that headlights and fog lights<\/a> aren’t the same thing. Headlights are made for everyday use. Fog lights are designed to be used in weather like fog, rain, and snow. Fog lights are intended to be used for additional safety measures rather than as a baseline for sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When designed correctly, bright fog lights will not blind drivers that are driving toward your car. However, they can still be somewhat annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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What Makes Fog Lights So Good in Fog?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The big difference between fog lights and headlights is their brightness and the way they’re angles. Headlights aren’t as bright and are designed to face straight on. Fog lights<\/a> are angled slightly downward, which makes them less likely to blind others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re also intended to work on the street\u2014and only the street. As a result of their round, channeled build, the light will not spread to nearby sidewalks or yards the way that regular driving lights do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Why Are Fog Lights Angled?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fog lights aren’t just angled to prevent blinding drivers of oncoming cars; other reasons matter just as much. The reason why fog lights are positioned<\/a> the way they are is that the chosen angle is less likely to reflect water droplets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Do All Fog Lights Have to Be Yellow?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yellow used to be used in fog light creation because it was believed that yellow light waves<\/a> have a longer reach. However, that belief has been somewhat disproved\u2014once you add color, the light waves become shorter, according to Onyxlights<\/a> (if only a little).  However, the jury is still out.  You can find plenty of arguments why yellow might not be as bright but is better on the eyes, like here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can now find fog lights in almost any bright hue.  But not all colors are legal everywhere, as you can see in this interview<\/a> with an officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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How Are You Supposed to Use Fog Lights?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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It’s often believed that you should use fog lights whenever you need a very bright light in front of your car. However, this isn’t true. These lights are meant to maximize visibility in specific situations using precise methods. Here’s what you should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n