What lights should be turned on when temporarily pulling over?
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When temporarily pulling over, the hazard warning flashers, clearance lights, and rear position lights should be activated. Note that during the day, no lights are required for temporary parking; only nighttime temporary parking necessitates turning on the lights. Hazard warning flashers, commonly referred to as "hazard lights" or "double flashers," are signal lights that alert other vehicles and pedestrians to special circumstances involving your vehicle. Clearance lights are the lights located at the front and rear upper parts of the vehicle. Front and rear position lights, commonly known as "small lights" or "width indicator lights," serve as markers. Headlights, also known as front headlamps or LED daytime running lights, not only affect a driver's external image but are also crucial for safe driving at night or in adverse weather conditions.
Temporarily pulling over requires turning on the hazard warning flashers, commonly known as the hazard lights. This is crucial for driving safety and should never be neglected. Based on my over ten years of driving experience, I've learned that hazard lights must be used whenever making a temporary stop, whether it's day or night, windy or rainy. During the day, good lighting conditions might make people less vigilant, while poor visibility at night increases the danger. Turning on the hazard lights maximizes the warning to following vehicles, helping to avoid rear-end collisions. I remember last year on the expressway, I saw a car that didn't use its hazard lights while temporarily stopped, resulting in a rear-end collision that sent it skidding over twenty meters, completely wrecking the rear. That's why now, whenever I pull over, my first instinct is to press the red triangle button and wait for the hazard lights to start flashing rhythmically before feeling at ease. Additionally, it's important to choose a safe parking spot, avoiding dangerous areas like curves or hilltops, and to keep the vehicle as close to the curb as possible without obstructing other traffic.
