Aug 1, 2018
We have all seen that tiny button on out dashboard, you know the one I’m talking about the red triangles, the one we never seem to need. Yeah, that one! Well, it’s not uncommon to know that this is your hazard button, but some people don’t know and that’s why I’m here, to drop some knowledge on you guys! The scientific definition for your hazards is that Hazard warning lights are a pair of intermittent flashing indicator lights that flash in unison to warn other drivers that the vehicle is a temporary obstruction. Aka they are those orangey-yellow lights that flash on and off when you or someone else is parked on the side of the road…see, knowledge! So where am I going with this…well hazards are not something you use in your everyday routine so I thought why not brush up on hazards so when you do need to use them you’ll be golden!
What are hazard lights?
What are hazard lights?
- Flashing lights used to bring attention to your vehicle for various reasons
- They are also called hazard flashers and hazard lights
- They are usually activated by pressing a button on the dashboard that looks like a red triangle
- Some cars might even active the hazards automatically in a crash
When Should You Use Hazards?
- They are to warn other road users that you are a temporary hazard
- If you have broken down on the side of the road, you are changing a tire, or you are being towed
When Shouldn’t You Use Hazards?
- When driving in traffic
- They should not be used when have parked illegally
- Leaving your hazards on while driving is unsafe because it overrides all other directions, like turn signals
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