Ep. 55: Fog, Wind and Fire (Not My New Band Name) - The Extreme Weather Scenarios

Mastering the Commute: Road Safety & Traffic Tips · Jan 29, 2026 · 6m

Randy opens with a haunting memory: driving up to Big Bear one winter night, following the white fog line because it was the only thing visible in front of him. That's when he truly understood why they call it the fog line. This episode tackles three extreme weather conditions that don't get their own driver's handbook chapter—but should.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

FOG:

• Why high beams make fog worse, not better

• The fog line technique Randy used to navigate Big Bear

• The 710 Freeway Long Beach pileup story from his KNX traffic reporting days

• When to slow down (and when stopping is more…