Question please

[dubber36]

D'ya want a tenner on that?

[Finglonga]

Are you sure that's not the other way round?

First is FRONT, second is REAR on my Mk7 and all other cars I have had have been fronts primary rears secondary.

[Al1040]

Can confirm Finglonga's comment, first is def fronts (no extra dash lights), second is front and rear (orange dash light).

[monkeyhanger]

Yep same with mine. Could've sworn it was rears first, but went out and checked. I think I've only used my fogs 3 times in 8 years, 4 of those were with an R that didn't have any.

[Al1040]

That's so funny, probably only used mine twice. You should have a word with the **** folks who drive with them on in the rain.... :

[Talk-torque]

Says a lot that there’s uncertainty on here - an interest forum. The law is unclear and the car’s switching and subsequent indication is unclear. No wonder the average idiot doesn’t have a clue.

[Yusee]

one of the problems is that the Highway Code defines seriously reduced visibility as 100 metres. That's the length of a football pitch. That isn't "seriously reduced" in my opinion.
I can't remember when I last used my fog lights

[Al1040]

At least in this instance you do get the notification that the rears are on... if you can be bothered to look of course!

[Guzzle]

It's not just about what you can see, but how fast you are travelling and how quickly and safely you can stop. At 60mph it takes about 3.5 seconds to travel 100m.

Fog can bring other problems that may make it more difficult to stop than usual, especially if the surface is wet or cold temps mean your tyres don't grip like they would on a summers day.

Then there's the other vehicles around you. Not all of them will as modern and well maintained as yours is, and not all of them will be cars. If a lorry doesn't see you until it's too late then you're toast.

[Yusee]

Obviously you should be driving more slowly when visibility is reduced.
What we are discussing here is when is it appropriate to use fog lights.
In my view they are not helpful when visibility is 100 metres