Driving in rain with hazard lights on

[DRAGULA]

So many people do this... but why?

imo, the purpose of hazard lights is to warn other motorists of potential / unexpected danger.

what's the point of driving with them on in the rain? Everyone around knows that rain is falling and would be aware of the dangers of driving in the rain and i'm sure they can see you with your regular lights on.

In fact, i think that driving with your hazards on in the rain can be even more dangerous than with them off. Case in point; this morning while driving to POS in blinding rain at 5am (while it's still dark and visibility is poor) this idiot in a RAV 4 with hazard lights on, switches lanes (left to right) and ends up in front of me, causing me to mash sudden brakes on the wet road. He may have even put on his indicator to show he was going to pull but I couldn't tell since his hazards were on. Thankfully there was no incident as there was nothing immediately behind me but I wouldn't like to think of what would have happened if there was.

I think the use of hazards should be reserved to alert other drivers that there is something unexpected or wrong like if there's something in the road or if you're shut down on or at the side of the road etc

Discuss

[Mr. Red Sleeper]

Look at the drivers of these vehicles and tell me what they all have in common...

[tr1ad]

reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[mimi007]

I thought people put on hazard lights during the rain to let other drivers know that they can't see too well when the rain falling hard? thus, making them a hazard to other drivers

[Mr Midas]

http://www.trinituner.com/v3/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=317177

[K74T]

[sharkman121]

^ i keep tinkin u is foss

[Mr. Red Sleeper]

^^^You cant see too well, so put on your hazards?






okiethen.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

it is stupid to put on your hazard lights when rain is falling for the very reason the OP stated: Your indicators do not work when your hazard lights are on and so you are making the situation even more dangerous!

You should turn on your park lights or headlights when driving in low visibility conditions.

[christopherwilliams2]

So many people do this... but why?

imo, the purpose of hazard lights is to warn other motorists of potential / unexpected danger.

what's the point of driving with them on in the rain? Everyone around knows that rain is falling and would be aware of the dangers of driving in the rain and i'm sure they can see you with your regular lights on.

In fact, i think that driving with your hazards on in the rain can be even more dangerous than with them off. Case in point; this morning while driving to POS in blinding rain at 5am (while it's still dark and visibility is poor) this idiot in a RAV 4 with hazard lights on, switches lanes (left to right) and ends up in front of me, causing me to mash sudden brakes on the wet road. He may have even put on his indicator to show he was going to pull but I couldn't tell since his hazards were on. Thankfully there was no incident as there was nothing immediately behind me but I wouldn't like to think of what would have happened if there was.

I think the use of hazards should be reserved to alert other drivers that there is something unexpected or wrong like if there's something in the road or if you're shut down on or at the side of the road etc

Discuss

really meh bai...what country you driving in..you forget is Trinidad...with Trinidad drivers!

[christopherwilliams2]

So many people do this... but why?

imo, the purpose of hazard lights is to warn other motorists of potential / unexpected danger.

what's the point of driving with them on in the rain? Everyone around knows that rain is falling and would be aware of the dangers of driving in the rain and i'm sure they can see you with your regular lights on.

In fact, i think that driving with your hazards on in the rain can be even more dangerous than with them off. Case in point; this morning while driving to POS in blinding rain at 5am (while it's still dark and visibility is poor) this idiot in a RAV 4 with hazard lights on, switches lanes (left to right) and ends up in front of me, causing me to mash sudden brakes on the wet road. He may have even put on his indicator to show he was going to pull but I couldn't tell since his hazards were on. Thankfully there was no incident as there was nothing immediately behind me but I wouldn't like to think of what would have happened if there was.

I think the use of hazards should be reserved to alert other drivers that there is something unexpected or wrong like if there's something in the road or if you're shut down on or at the side of the road etc

Discuss

i drive with my hazard lights on if the rain is blinding / white.
however, if i have to change lanes.
1. I take off the hazard lights
2. put on the indicator.
3. wait & observe for about 5- 10 seconds
4. switch into the lane
5. take off indicator
6. put back on hazard lights

[DrunkenMaster16]

it is stupid to put on your hazard lights when rain is falling for the very reason the OP stated: Your indicators do not work when your hazard lights are on and so you are making the situation even more dangerous!

You should turn on your park lights or headlights when driving in low visibility conditions.

Just to add, DON'T DRIVE IN THE FAST LANE (WITH YOUR HAZARDS ON)!!!!!

normal park lights / low beams in low viability only!

hazard lights are for you on the shoulder broken down / changing tyres.

Wanted to kill a B14 for driving slow in the fast lane with hazards on and not moving to the left lane when flashed. Next time is brake check IYMC.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

christopherwilliams2 do you think in an emergency in switching lanes you can go through that tedious process of taking off your hazards to quickly put on your indicator?

you are only increasing your reaction time - that is dangerous

why not just drive with your headlights on?

with your headlights on, your tail lights will also be on!
red light (your tail lights) will be less prone to refraction than other colours

[Hook]

Isn't it illegal to drive with your hazard lights on anyway? Moving violation?

They are to lawfully be used ONLY on a disabled vehicle or one which has been lawfully stopped, as told to me by an officer once. However, I'm not certain if this also applies to a vehicle which is being towed or when one is "limping" to a garage. The practice of using hazard lights in storm conditions should be discouraged.

[j.o.e]

^ exactly hazards are to be used on stationary vehicles and/or vehicles coming to a stop. I would give a bligh for those being towed as well

[Greypatch]

hazzard lights are for when you break down and yuh park up.

NOT when yuh driving .

they serve no purpose than to stress out drivers in the area.

read alluh regulations

[speedfreak44]

it gives and excuse to some for making stupid drives

[Greypatch]

as soon as a few drop ah rain fall

all the arse whipes does turn on dem hazzards

ab bag ah skunts

[toyolink]

The misuse of hazard lights in t&t has been going on since i can remember and is not isolated to any profile of persons.I have come to the conclusion that when driving in bad weather i have to look out for thoses who insist on operating there vehicles in the strangest of ways.In the words of the serenity pray kind-of "GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE".

[shaneelal]

So many people do this... but why?

imo, the purpose of hazard lights is to warn other motorists of potential / unexpected danger.

what's the point of driving with them on in the rain? Everyone around knows that rain is falling and would be aware of the dangers of driving in the rain and i'm sure they can see you with your regular lights on.

In fact, i think that driving with your hazards on in the rain can be even more dangerous than with them off. Case in point; this morning while driving to POS in blinding rain at 5am (while it's still dark and visibility is poor) this idiot in a RAV 4 with hazard lights on, switches lanes (left to right) and ends up in front of me, causing me to mash sudden brakes on the wet road. He may have even put on his indicator to show he was going to pull but I couldn't tell since his hazards were on. Thankfully there was no incident as there was nothing immediately behind me but I wouldn't like to think of what would have happened if there was.

I think the use of hazards should be reserved to alert other drivers that there is something unexpected or wrong like if there's something in the road or if you're shut down on or at the side of the road etc

Discuss

Drive three or four car lengths away from the vehicle in-front of you especially in bad weather with low visibility. I agree with you that people abuse the hazard lights, then again most drivers aren't considerate of other drivers on the road. When driving anticipate what the people around might do so you won't have to mash a hard brakes.

On another note, I don't understand why people feel they have to drive fast when they get a little clearance on the road then mash brakes and drive close to vehicles infront of them. I take my time and cruise at around 90km on the highway(not on the right lane), many time I'll pass people who pass around me, take your time on the road people.

[lighthammer]

Misguided noob and ignorant drivers seem to think that driving in rain constitutes a "hazard", hence they turn on their "hazard" lights. They dont understand that others can see them fine with just the running lights/park lights on.

Some jack@ss in an almera cut me off on the drive home yest evening - he had on both the hazards AND full headlights, and the p*nishead also had his facking foglights on too.

Should've rammed my Navara into his trunk when he pulled a sudden- brakes in front of me, at least that would've solved his hazard light problem.


*takes a chill pill*

[Rory Phoulorie]

Just to add, DON'T DRIVE IN THE FAST LANE (WITH YOUR HAZARDS ON)!!!!!...

Where is this "fast" lane that I see some people referring to on this website?

[DrunkenMaster16]

The over taking lane aka fast lane. Read the signs on the shoulder of the highway. Keep left except when over taking. It's just the law.. thats all.

[MG Man]

it is stupid to put on your hazard lights when rain is falling for the very reason the OP stated: Your indicators do not work when your hazard lights are on and so you are making the situation even more dangerous!

You should turn on your park lights or headlights when driving in low visibility conditions.

some of the newer european cars are designed with trinis in mind
with the hazards on, if u turn on an indicator, the hazard function stops so the indicator signal is seen. When the indicator signal is canceled, hazard lights resume flashing......

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ most cars in T&T don't have that feature

[tr1ad]

i drive with my hazard lights on if the rain is blinding / white.
however, if i have to change lanes.
1. I take off the hazard lights
2. put on the indicator.
3. wait & observe for about 5- 10 seconds
4. switch into the lane
5. take off indicator
6. put back on hazard lights

amazing

level of intelligence circulating the forums now is amazing

what is the purpose of your hazards
if
your taillights and headlights do better?

[Greypatch]

ppl have chupidness down to a science

[MG Man]

^ most cars in T&T don't have that feature

most cars in T&T don't have 1wd, but there ya go

[Rallyfignis]

i drive with my hazard lights on

Then you, my friend, are an idiot.

[3stagevtec]

this kind of information we should put into emails and start forwarding around.. this practice is unsafe and sends wrong signals to other drivers on the road..