Rear fog lamps???

[oldskool73]

I think it's kinda funny how US drivers seem to be baffled by rear for lights Are they not common on US cars or something? They've always been present in the UK and Aus cars I've had.

There's only normally a single rear fog light (so someone behind you doesn't confuse them with brake lights) and it's on the drivers side.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by oldskool73

I think it's kinda funny how US drivers seem to be baffled by rear for lights Are they not common on US cars or something? They've always been present in the UK and Aus cars I've had.

There's only normally a single rear fog light (so someone behind you doesn't confuse them with brake lights) and it's on the drivers side.

No, generally in the US we have the usual taillights and a license light. That’s all...

[BirdDog]

Originally Posted by oldskool73

I think it's kinda funny how US drivers seem to be baffled by rear for lights Are they not common on US cars or something? They've always been present in the UK and Aus cars I've had.

There's only normally a single rear fog light (so someone behind you doesn't confuse them with brake lights) and it's on the drivers side.

Here in the US, fog lights are a pair of front lights, usually set below the front bumper. They provide additional illumination from a slightly different angle than our low-beam headlights. This is said to improve visibility in foggy conditions.

As far as rear illumination, we don't feel a special light in the back for use during foggy conditions is necessary because we would have our (low-beam) lights on which also turn on both of our tail lights.

To those of us in the US, hearing "Rear fog light" is a bit like saying "Rear headlight" or "Front brake light".

"It does not compute..."

(just my 2 cents, others may disagree)

[Cunningr]

I am a US citizen but so many years in Europe a rear fog light seems essential to increase safety. I lived 3 years in the UK and that extra red light has helped me avoid hitting people. You have never seen fog until you have to drive with a tire on the edge of the shoulder to make progress.

[BirdDog]

Originally Posted by Cunningr

...You have never seen fog until you have to drive with a tire on the edge of the shoulder to make progress.

Oh, I've been there!

Back in college (many, MANY years ago)... somewhere between Albany and Sycracuse NY I hit fog so bad I had to use a flashlight and follow the center line of the road (with my drivers door open), praying that the guy who painted the line didn't run out of paint or paint it over a cliff... I was moving all of about 2 mph... Took forever to make it out of that fog...

Yes, Yes, I was young and stupid... today I'd just wait for the fog to lift.