Safe drivingQuestion 294 of 328

Fog is thick and visibility drops fast. What is the best action?

  1. Move off the road into a safe parking area and wait
  2. Stop in the right lane and wait
  3. Speed up to get out of the fog
  4. Follow the tail lights of the vehicle ahead closely
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Correct answer: Move off the road into a safe parking area and wait

Do not stop on the travelled part of the road. A stopped vehicle can start a chain-reaction collision.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Driving at night and in bad weather, Fog

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026