How to Turn on the Warning Lights?
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Locate the light switch and turn it to the right once to activate the position lights, which should be turned on along with the hazard lights in case of an accident. Turn the light switch to the right twice consecutively to turn on the headlights, which are the vehicle's low beams. These are generally used at night to alert oncoming vehicles. Pull the light switch up one notch to activate the front fog lights. During foggy conditions, turning on both front and rear fog lights, along with the headlights and hazard lights, can serve as a warning. Pull the light switch up two notches to turn on the rear fog lights.
After driving for ten years, I finally realized that the hazard light switches are actually in similar positions across different car models. That red triangle button is usually located near the steering column or the most prominent spot on the dashboard—press it, and the hazard lights icon will immediately appear on the instrument panel. Once, when I had a tire blowout on the highway during rain, hitting this button right away helped me avoid a rear-end collision. Remember to turn on your right turn signal and slowly pull over when activating the hazard lights, parking as close to the shoulder as possible. At night, don’t forget to place a warning triangle 50 meters behind your car. Also, avoid casually using hazard lights for temporary parking—even if you turn them on while parked in a bus stop, you’ll still get a ticket.
During my novice driving period, I always struggled to locate the hazard light button. All cars have a red triangle button placed near the steering wheel – sometimes above the air conditioning knob, other times on the left side of the dashboard. When pressed, you'll hear a click sound, and four yellow lights at the front and rear will flash simultaneously. Last week, while picking up a friend in a no-parking zone, I was warned by traffic police even with my hazard lights on. When hazard lights are activated, the turn signal indicators on the side mirrors remain constantly lit, which proves particularly useful during rainy days with poor visibility. Remember, never stop and turn on hazard lights inside tunnels – you must drive to the emergency stopping area for safety.
