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In Europe, a fog lamp is a (very) bright red light on the rear of the vehicle (it is often incorporated in one of the tail lights). In the few times that I have driven in the fog in Scotland, I was quite impressed at how well this light worked. Doesn't help you see where you are going, but it does help reduce the risk of being rear ended.
If I made the rules, all vehicles would have the rear fog lamp.
Just a note that the term "fog lamp", as it pertains to automobiles, differs depending where you are in the world.
In North America, fog lamps are placed low down on the front of the vehicle in an attempt to reduce the glare reflected back at the driver. They often have a yellowish tint. I haven't found this type of fog lamps particularly useful on the vehicles that I have owned, and I wouldn't pay extra for them.
In Europe, a fog lamp is a (very) bright red light on the rear of the vehicle (it is often incorporated in one of the tail lights). In the few times that I have driven in the fog in Scotland, I was quite impressed at how well this light worked. Doesn't help you see where you are going, but it does help reduce the risk of being rear ended.
If I made the rules, all vehicles would have the rear fog lamp.
I have found the fog lights to be a little helpful on dark unlit roads and in light fog. The bad tule fog we used to have in Sacramento has completely disappeared. The euro fog lights do nothing to help you see the road better, only other cars that have it. You can always hit the hazards in such bad fog but again, I never see it around here anymore. Used to be really bad with visibility as low as 30 feet, even less.
Does anyone know how to allow for having the fog lights on when the high beams are on? On my previous car it was as simple as cutting a prong off a relay. Don't think it is that easy on the Tesla. Would be great for those really dark roads.
I am almost certain that running fog lamps and high beams at the same time is illegal. I know of no vehicles that allow this to happen.
Are you planning on getting the Tech Package also? The front Fog Lights may also work as an advance light for turning system. Like when you turn the wheel to manoeuvre the car the light comes on that side to show you the curb.
I am almost certain that running fog lamps and high beams at the same time is illegal. I know of no vehicles that allow this to happen.
Several of my cars through the years have had front fog lamps, including my Model S. I have turned them on sometimes but have barely been able to see the difference from the driver's seat. I can't tell if they're on or off, this goes for all of them including the Model S ones. They look cool from the outside. The word 'fog lamps' always sounded cool on the spec sheet, like you are a rally driver or something. Just like the P in P85. You rarely use it but you know its there.
My Model S has the LED fog light option. And tech option. Something illuminates to one side or another when making tight turns, I don't think its the fog light because its out to the side not forward.
By statute, fog lights should not illuminate above 2 feet off the at a distance of ground 30 feet in front of the vehicle. They should not be capable of blinding oncoming cars.