If you are driving under dense fog conditions, what safety measure should you prioritize?

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The correct answer is to reduce speed and use extreme caution. Dense fog presents two fundamental dangers: lack of visibility and loss of grip due to wet pavement. Why is this the correct action? You must adapt your speed to your field of vision to be able to stop the vehicle before any unforeseen obstacle. Furthermore, it is crucial to increase the safety distance. Why are the other options incorrect? Use high beams: This is counterproductive. High beams reflect off the water droplets in the fog, causing a 'mirror effect' that blinds the driver and reduces visibility further. Low beams should be used along with fog lights (rear fog lights are mandatory in dense fog). Accelerate: You should never increase speed to exit the danger zone quickly; this exponentially increases the risk of collision.

If you are driving under dense fog conditions, what safety measure should you prioritize?

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