VisibilityBosnia and Herzegovina
165. Visibility
Visibility is the ability of a driver to see the road, other road users and potential hazards clearly, while also making the vehicle visible to others. Visibility can be reduced by darkness, fog, rain, snow, dirty or misted windows, glare and objects that obstruct the driver’s view. Drivers should keep windows, mirrors and lights clean, remove anything that blocks their field of vision and use the appropriate vehicle lights when visibility is reduced.
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What does visibility mean when driving?
Visibility describes how clearly a driver can see the road, traffic and hazards and how easily other road users can see the vehicle.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237, adverse weather; national guidance example
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, freezing rain formation
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, frost, transparent glaze and black ice
🔗 ops.fhwa.dot.gov • US FHWA, anti-icing chemistry and treatment timing
What can reduce visibility while driving?
Visibility can be reduced by darkness, fog, rain, snow, glare, dirty or misted windows and objects that obstruct the driver’s view.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237, adverse weather; national guidance example
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, freezing rain formation
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, frost, transparent glaze and black ice
🔗 ops.fhwa.dot.gov • US FHWA, anti-icing chemistry and treatment timing
What should you do when visibility is poor?
Reduce your speed, increase your following distance and use the appropriate lights. Make sure you can see far enough ahead to react safely to traffic and obstacles.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237, adverse weather; national guidance example
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, freezing rain formation
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, frost, transparent glaze and black ice
🔗 ops.fhwa.dot.gov • US FHWA, anti-icing chemistry and treatment timing

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