
To use the car hazard lights, locate the red triangle button on the car's air conditioning panel and press it to turn on the hazard lights. The situations in which car hazard lights should be turned on are: 1. When the vehicle breaks down and cannot be moved to a safe area, turn on the hazard lights and place a triangular warning sign to alert passing vehicles and avoid secondary accidents; 2. When towing a faulty vehicle, both vehicles should turn on their hazard lights to prevent traffic accidents during the towing process; 3. When temporarily parking on the road, turn on the hazard lights and move the vehicle away promptly; 4. When transporting critically ill patients, due to special circumstances, the hazard lights should be turned on and the horn used to alert passing vehicles to yield in time; 5. In the event of a traffic accident, turn on the hazard lights to alert passing pedestrians and vehicles, and call the police to wait for handling.

When I first started driving, I was always confused about how to use the hazard lights, but after driving for several years, I got it: that button is usually on the center console with a red triangle symbol. Press it, and all the turn signals flash together. It's most commonly used in emergencies, like when your car breaks down on the highway or there's an accident on the road—after stopping in a safe place, turn on the hazard lights immediately to alert other drivers to avoid you. Don’t use them casually, or others might misunderstand. Be cautious when using them in heavy rain or fog to avoid rear-end collisions. Also, check the switch during regular maintenance to ensure it works when needed. In short: only use them when something really happens—safety first.

As a new driver, my instructor taught me to use the hazard lights: there's a prominent button in the car that makes the lights flash when pressed, suitable for when the car breaks down or is parked due to an accident. Don't turn them on randomly while driving normally, as it can cause trouble. For example, last time when I had a flat tire and pulled over, turning on the hazard lights made it noticeably safer. Combining them with a warning triangle placed further away works even better. Checking the button's function during daily inspections is very simple. The key point to remember is to only activate them when you need assistance.

The hazard lights are operated with just one button, with the key focus on safety. They must be used in genuine emergencies, such as when the vehicle breaks down or after stopping at an accident scene, immediately activating all flashing lights to warn vehicles behind. The law requires this to reduce the risk of collisions. Avoid misuse in rain or fog; they are only for situations with extremely low visibility. Regularly check the button's location and test its function. Always prioritize stopping in a safe area before activating them.


