Its director-general, Dr Siti Zaharah Ishak (inset, top pic), said the risk of accidents in such condition was high because of low visibility.
She urged motorists to turn on their headlights even in daytime to increase their visibility to other road users.
“Avoid using high beam because water particles in the air can absorb and reflect that light. Use high beam only when necessary. If visibility is really bad, turn on the fog lights also, ” she said here on Thursday.
In addition, she said, the limited visibility means drivers must be more alert to their surroundings and must drive slower than usual for sufficient braking distance in case of an emergency.
“The safe driving distance between cars should also be increased. Depending on the situation, the distance should be maintained from four to 12 seconds. The safe driving distance is important to give time for drivers to react and avoid potentially dangerous situations.”
She also advised motorcyclists to wear bright reflective jackets and stop at safe zones such as Rest and Service (R&R) areas if they feel it was not safe to travel.
