What type of headlights should be used when driving in fog?

Using low beam headlights when driving in fog is crucial for visibility and safety. This is because low beams provide adequate illumination without causing excessive glare that high beams can create in foggy conditions. Fog causes light to be scattered, leading to reduced visibility; high beams can reflect off the water droplets in the fog, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Low beam headlights illuminate the road directly in front of the vehicle, enabling drivers to see and be seen without contributing to the overall glare in the fog. While fog lights can also enhance visibility in dense fog, low beams are considered most practical for general use in foggy conditions, as they are specifically designed to project a wider and shorter beam that reduces reflection.

Daytime running lights, while useful for increasing visibility in good weather, do not provide sufficient illumination for navigating through fog, making them an inadequate choice.