Fog lights

Fog lights are very essential while driving in rash weather conditions. They provide an extra edge on road safety and visibility. Fog lights are designed to help drivers prevent accidents caused by visibility problems due to snow, sleet, intense rains, deep set fogs etc. Especially on early mornings or late in the evening, front fog lights can increase vision significantly.
Fog lights, also called auxiliary lights are positioned below the front bumper of the vehicle. Fog lights are mounted lower than the headlights.

Materials used for making Fog Lights
The entire kit of fog light is made up of different materials. The commonly used materials for making fog lights are:

• High impact plastic

• Aluminium

• Stainless steel

• Glass lens

Fog Light accessories
Fog light kit consists of all the materials required for its installation. An ideal fog light kit consists of the following:

• Wiring

• Switch

• Relay and Brackets

• Screws

• Necessary installation hardware.

Variety of Fog Lights
Basically, there are two types of fog lights :

• Rear Fog Lights

• Front Fog Lights

Fog lights are available in a wide variety of shape, size, brightness and function. Different specifications are used for different types of fog lights depending on make and size of vehicles.

Features of Fog Lights
There are some unique features possessed by fog lights, which make them different from head lights. Some of them are:

• Emit a specialized beam of light to cut through the fog and penetrate harsh weather.

• Fog lights are always yellow in colour to provide better illumination.

• Most fog lights utilize halogen light sources.

• Easy to install.

Uses of Fog Light
Fog light mainly enhances driver's visibility while driving in rough weather conditions. Some of the common uses of fog lights are as follows:

• Enables a better and safer field vision.

• Makes visible road divisions, road signs and coming vehicles.

• Provides multi-functional lighting system to a vehicle.

• Using and installing fog lights in a vehicle helps the driver to be seen by other cars and help him see others in harsh weather conditions.