Visibility and Road Hazards
If you need to stop in the middle of dense fog, what is the correct action?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A Stop in the lane and wait for it to clear
- ✓ Pull off the carriageway as far as possible and put on the hazard lights
- C Stop in the middle of the road with the lights off
- D Continue at the highest possible speed
Why this is the correct answer
If you must stop, you should pull off the carriageway as far as possible and switch on the hazard lights, so as not to become an invisible obstacle for other drivers.
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