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Hazard Lights
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:34 pm
I see some folks driving in heavy storms with their hazard lights on. This annoys me because you're only supposed to use them when stopped.
Here's some help:
Here's some help:
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Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:37 pm to Landmass
I only use hazard lights when going the speed limit in the left lane.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:37 pm to Landmass
Hell, the majority of people don't even know how use their turn signals.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:37 pm to Landmass
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I see some folks driving in heavy storms with their hazard lights on.
probably reading TD, so it's a good thing you made this thread
This post was edited on 6/14/18 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:37 pm to Landmass
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:38 pm to LCA131
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I only use hazard lights when going the speed limit in the left lane.
By left lane, do you mean the bi-directional turning lane?
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:38 pm to Landmass
quote:Aren't they called "hazard lights", meaning there is a hazard. I understand not using them when it's raining and traffic is flowing fine, but there are other times to use them when moving.....like slowing down quickly or slamming on the brakes
you're only supposed to use them when stopped
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:39 pm to Hammertime
quote:
Aren't they called "hazard lights", meaning there is a hazard. I understand not using them when it's raining and traffic is flowing fine, but there are other times to use them when moving.....like slowing down quickly or slamming on the brakes
Yes, you can use them when your car has stalled and a stop is imminent. They are not meant to be used while actively driving.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:41 pm to Landmass
I have a light to tell you I'm turning right. I have a light to tell you I'm turning left. No lights to tell you I'm going to stay straight. Good weather, no big deal. But when its raining, I'd like to give that little extra heads up.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:43 pm to Landmass
Turn on your headlights, it makes you visible to other motorists.
DUH
It doesn't make you the least bit more visible to motorists in back of you.
And which motorists are more likely to rear end your slowed car?
DUH
It doesn't make you the least bit more visible to motorists in back of you.
And which motorists are more likely to rear end your slowed car?
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:44 pm to KG6
quote:It's called headlights and tail lights. That's what you are supposed to use. When you use hazards in the rain, it makes it hard to know what lane you are in, whether you are turning or not and it looks like you are stopped.
But when its raining, I'd like to give that little extra heads up.
This post was edited on 6/14/18 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:45 pm to Landmass
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They are not meant to be used while actively driving.
Depends what state you are in
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:45 pm to Hammertime
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like slowing down quickly or slamming on the brakes
That's what the brake lights are for.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:45 pm to Landmass
What about when you're coming over a hill on the interstate and everyone is at a dead stop? I always turn them on so the next person coming over the hill won't slam into the back of me.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:46 pm to real turf fan
quote:
Turn on your headlights, it makes you visible to other motorists.
DUH
It doesn't make you the least bit more visible to motorists in back of you.
And which motorists are more likely to rear end your slowed car?
Your tail lights come on when the headlights do.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:57 pm to al_cajun
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What about when you're coming over a hill on the interstate and everyone is at a dead stop? I always turn them on so the next person coming over the hill won't slam into the back of me.
The illuminated brake lights and stationary car should be enough.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:10 pm to al_cajun
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I always turn them on so the next person coming over the hill won't slam into the back of me.
I'll allow it. I've done this before. Last week a German cab I was in did the same thing, so it's international.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:48 pm to KG6
When I see a blinking right tail light the light tells me “ watch out the car ahead is going right. “. The same for the left one,except left. Two blinking lights (hazards ) are supposed to show me you are stopped on side of the road. If you are driving with your hazards on you confuse the issue. Learn what the lights on your vehicle or vessel mean. They aren’t on the vehicle to make you “feel” safe. Although this is too complex for all of you “ hazard light fraidy cats “ to understand. Your running lights suffice to alert vehicles behind you. They come on with your headlights.
This post was edited on 6/14/18 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:55 pm to Hammertime
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. I understand not using them when it's raining and traffic is flowing fine, but there are other times to use them when moving.....like slowing down quickly or slamming on the brakes
Have you ever driven behind someone with hazards on? It's not only annoying but it's dangerous as hell, you can't see shite. It takes your concentration away from the road, the rain, etc.
So sure it may help people not hit you, but it makes it more dangerous for everyone else.
If it's that dangerous if you feel like you need them on then people should pull over. If it's raining that hard people should be going 25 mph.
Nothing pisses me off more than someone going down the interstate in pouring rain at 60mph plus with hazards on.
Eta: hazards are meant to be used when you are not moving with the speed of traffic. So people know they will be approaching you at an unusually fast speed.
This post was edited on 6/14/18 at 2:57 pm
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