Speed should correspond to the driver’s visible field of vision and overtaking must be avoided under all circumstances unless a vehicle has broken down. Vehicles should move in coordinated batches, including two-wheelers following in car convoys, to prevent collisions in case of sudden braking, he suggested. Experts cautioned that high-beam lights may reflect into drivers’ eyes and worsen visibility, whereas yellow lights penetrate smog more effectively. Two-wheeler riders should clean helmet visors regularly while four-wheeler drivers should avoid using heaters, which can cause moisture build-up on the windshield. In the winter smog, speed and carelessness can turn any road into a danger zone, making vigilance, vehicle precautions and alert driving the only shields against potential disaster.

Source: Economic Times December 23, 2025 08:34 UTC