Are hazard lights the same as emergency warning lights?
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Hazard lights are emergency warning lights, typically activated by a red triangular button switch located in the center of the front dashboard, commonly referred to as hazard lights or emergency flashers. Hazard lights are signal lights used to alert other vehicles and pedestrians that the vehicle is experiencing a special situation. When activated, both left and right turn signals flash simultaneously, accompanied by an audible clicking sound inside the vehicle. It is also necessary to turn on hazard lights when parking on the roadside to prevent rear-end collisions. Below is relevant information: 1. If a vehicle suddenly breaks down while driving on the road and cannot be moved to a safe area promptly, the hazard warning flashers should be activated immediately to alert passing vehicles and pedestrians for safety, and the authorities should be notified promptly while waiting for rescue. 2. If a vehicle breaks down on the highway, it should be parked in the emergency stopping lane, the hazard warning flashers should be turned on immediately, and a warning sign should be placed 150 meters behind the vehicle. The authorities should be notified quickly, and the driver and passengers should wait for rescue outside the guardrail in front of the vehicle. 3. If the brakes fail while driving and the vehicle cannot be stopped quickly and effectively, the headlights should be turned on immediately along with the hazard warning flashers to alert passing vehicles and pedestrians for safety. Continuous horn honking should be used to draw attention, and necessary gear shifting or safety measures should be taken. 4. When temporarily parking on the road, especially in non-motorized lanes or when borrowing a lane for parking, the hazard warning flashers should be activated immediately to alert passing vehicles and pedestrians for safety. The driver should not leave the vehicle casually.
