Are Hazard Warning Flashers the Same as Emergency Flashing Lights?
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Hazard warning flashers are emergency flashing lights, which serve as a signal to alert other vehicles and pedestrians that the vehicle is experiencing a special situation. Usage of hazard warning flashers: 1. On ordinary roads, they should be used during foggy conditions; 2. On highways, they should be used in situations such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail when visibility is less than 100 meters; 3. When towing a faulty motor vehicle, both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle should turn on the hazard warning flashers. According to regulations, if a motor vehicle breaks down on the road and needs to stop to fix the problem, the driver should immediately turn on the hazard warning flashers and move the vehicle to a place where it does not obstruct traffic.
That's right, the hazard warning flashers (commonly called 'double flashers') are what we repeatedly emphasized during driving school training. When encountering emergencies while driving, such as vehicle breakdowns on the roadside or needing to avoid sudden accidents ahead, you should immediately press that red triangle button on the center console. Last time I encountered heavy rain on the highway with severely blurred visibility, I instantly turned on the hazard lights to alert following vehicles - this thing is literally a lifesaver. Remember not to misuse it; for temporary parking that blocks lanes or normal driving in foggy conditions, using fog lights is more appropriate. Improper use of hazard lights might mislead other drivers' judgment.
