Can You Turn on the Hazard Lights in Rainy or Foggy Weather?

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In rainy or foggy weather, you should not turn on the hazard lights. Using hazard lights while signaling with turn indicators can be ineffective and may even increase the risk. When visibility is less than 50 to 100 meters, it is recommended to turn on the fog lights instead. Fog lights have much stronger penetration than hazard lights, and their light source and brightness are more suitable for rainy or foggy conditions, making your vehicle more visible to others and improving driving safety. Hazard lights, also known as emergency flashers, are intended for use in emergencies to signal other vehicles to slow down or stop. If they are used during normal driving, the following vehicles may not be able to determine your intentions—whether you are stationary or moving. In a real emergency where the following vehicle needs to stop promptly, the confusion caused by hazard lights may lead to accidents due to delayed braking.