Tücken im Herbst: Miese Sicht? Wann Autofahrer welches Licht nutzen sollten

Autumn brings misty weather in Germany, which can significantly impact driving conditions. The ADAC advises drivers to always use the appropriate lighting to ensure safety. Most modern cars come equipped with a daytime running light that automatically switches on. However, it may not be enough during the autumn and winter months.

In such cases, drivers should turn on their dipped headlights. It's essential to switch to the fog lights if necessary, as headlights often fail to detect fog or rain accurately. If in doubt, drivers should manually switch on their lights. Fog lights are especially useful in fog or snow as they scatter light horizontally, improving visibility.

However, they must be turned off when visibility improves. Fog lights should only be used when visibility is less than 50 meters, which can be determined by reading the road signs. On country roads and highways, these signs are placed exactly 50 meters apart. When visibility is poor, the maximum speed should be limited to 50 km/h.

While there's no need to switch on the dipped headlights, drivers must not misuse the fog lights, such as leaving them on when visibility improves, which could result in a fine of 20 euros. Additionally, drivers should never use high beam in poor visibility conditions, except in cases of emergency or when overtaking, as it can further reduce visibility.