It’s dangerously foggy this morning.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for the entirety of Munster as intense fog makes for dangerous driving conditions. The fog warning will remain in place until 11am later today (Wednesday, October 13th).

Similarly, the Road Safety Authority has warned motorists to reduce their speed should they find themselves caught in the fog.

In a statement on the RSA website, the organisation advised: “Dense fog seriously reduces your visibility and makes driving very dangerous. Switch on headlights and fog lamps, reduce your speed and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. If the fog closes in, reduce your speed further and take your time getting to your destination.

“Road users should listen to weather forecasts and general advice about driving conditions and if you must drive in fog, allow plenty of extra time for your journey. Before setting out, check that your car is in good working order, particularly that all the lights, including fog lights, work properly and are clean.”

Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists have also been advised to make sure they are highly visible to motorists while the fog persists.

Other advice during foggy conditions includes:

• Switch on headlights and fog lamps if visibility is reduced
• As you enter fog, check your mirrors and slow down. Use your foot brake lightly so that your lights warn following drivers.
• Do not drive on the tail-lights of the vehicle in front (Target Fixing). This can give a false sense of security and you will be too close to be able to brake safely.
• Beware of other drivers who are not using their headlights.
• Switch off distracting noise and open the window slightly so that you can listen for other traffic, especially at crossroads and junctions
• Carry a mobile phone, high visibility jacket and torch in the event of a breakdown or collision. In the event of a breakdown park the vehicle well in off the road, get out and stand well back from the side of the road. Phone the emergency services and do not attempt to stand or walk on the road.
• Beware of speeding up as soon as visibility improves slightly. In patchy fog you could find yourself “driving blind” again only moments later
• Remember to switch off your fog lights when visibility improves.