Hazard Light: Wrong use of hazard light can cause accident, know when these lights should be lit..

Hazard lights are now being provided not only in cars but also in two-wheelers. It is also known as a 'warning light', the purpose of which is to alert other drivers on the road. But most people are seen misusing this light. They do not know what is the correct use of this light and when it should be lit.

You must have often seen many vehicles lighting hazard lights during fog or rain. Many bike riders also turn it on while passing through traffic. However, this is not right. Here we will tell you how lighting hazard lights in a moving vehicle can cause accidents and when they should be used.

Understand the purpose of hazard light.
A hazard light is an important safety feature found in a vehicle, the purpose of which is to increase the visibility of the vehicle. There is a red hazard light button on the dashboard of the car, on pressing all four indicators of the car starts lighting and dimming simultaneously. This light flashes continuously, making the vehicle's presence more obvious.

Disadvantages of turning on hazard lights in the rain
However, it cannot be used in every situation. For example, it is not right to use hazard lights in a moving vehicle during rain or fog, because visibility is already low due to rain, and on top of that, other drivers may have trouble seeing due to the flashing of the light.

Another reason for not turning it on is that turning on the hazard lights does not make the turn indicators work. In such a situation, other vehicles do not know which way you want to turn. This confusion on the road can cause an accident.

Know the correct use of hazard lights
In case of an accident
Hazard lights are used only in some emergency conditions. If you are driving and you have to slow down the speed of the vehicle or stop the vehicle due to an accident in front, then in this situation you can turn on the hazard lights. This will signal to the vehicles behind that there is some problem ahead and they will reduce their speed.

While parking on the roadside

Apart from this, if there is some problem in your vehicle and you have to stop it on the roadside, then you should use hazard lights. For example, if the tire gets punctured or the fuel runs out, park the vehicle on the side and turn on the hazard lights. This will let other vehicles know that your vehicle is stopped.

In a convoy of vehicles

If you are part of a convoy and your vehicle is moving at a slow speed, then also you can use hazard lights. This will let other drivers know to reduce their speed.

In case of brake failure
If the brake of the vehicle fails, then you can turn on the hazard lights and give a warning that there is some problem in your vehicle. This will alert other vehicles.

Hazard lights are an important feature, but their correct use is necessary. Using it at the wrong time can create danger not only for others but also for you. Therefore, use it only when needed.

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