Are Position Lights and Hazard Warning Lights the Same Light?

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Automotive position lights and hazard warning lights are not the same type of lights, and their control switches and functions are also different. Here are the relevant details: Position Lights: When the light switch is turned to the first position, the small lights that illuminate at the front and rear are the position lights (also known as evening running lights, which are turned on when it is not completely dark. The next position on the switch turns on the small lights, and the position after that turns on the headlights—low and high beams). Purpose: To indicate the width of the vehicle to alert other drivers and vehicles behind. Position lights are used during evening driving to make the vehicle visible to others. Hazard Warning Lights: The full name is 'hazard warning flashers,' commonly referred to as 'emergency flashers.' They are a signal light on the vehicle, primarily used to alert other vehicles and pedestrians that the vehicle is experiencing a special situation, prompting them to yield in a timely manner. However, many people do not know how to use hazard warning lights correctly or often misuse them.