What is recommended when driving in poor visibility conditions?

In poor visibility conditions, such as fog, heavy rain, or snow, reducing your speed and increasing your following distance are crucial for maintaining safety. When visibility is limited, it becomes more challenging to judge distances and react to potential hazards, including other vehicles, pedestrians, or road obstacles.

By driving at a lower speed, you give yourself more time to perceive and respond to these hazards, allowing for safer maneuvering and stopping. Additionally, increasing your following distance means that you have more time to react if the vehicle in front of you makes an unexpected stop or encounters difficulty. This approach not only enhances your own safety but also contributes to the overall safety of others on the road during adverse weather conditions.

The other options do not address safety in poor visibility situations as effectively. For instance, driving with your windows open could be distracting or disruptive, using cruise control may hinder your ability to react quickly, and maintaining your usual speed does not account for the increased risks that come with reduced visibility.