Do you turn on your emergency lights when it rains hard?

[AdamK47]

Where I'm from in Michigan people generally do the speed limit when it rains hard. I guess it's because during the Winter months there are a lot of white out conditions. Rain is nothing compared to that.

 

[darkamulets]

I typically don't turn them on, but there have been a few occasions where the rain is so bad that I can't see 10' infront of me or the lights from the car behind me. I turn them on so the people behind me can actually see me.

 

[ballmode]

sometimes

 

[clickynext]

If I think that they can't see me adaquately without the blinkers on.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

I have never ever seen someone drive with their hazard lights on for weather. Period. Weird. I've never even heard of anyone doing that before this thread.

Am I the only one who has never seen this?

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: Amused
Yeah, OP... because increased visibility of other cars sucks!!!

:roll:

There is nothing wrong with driving with your hazards on in severe rain. In fact, I highly suggest it. It helps stop pileups.

That depends on which state you are travelling in as it is illegal to use hazard flashers on a moving vehicle in some states.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
That depends on which state you are travelling in as it is illegal to use hazard flashers on a moving vehicle in some states.

I wonder if any states have changed their laws since that NHTSB recommendation was released? from that it seemed like 6 states made it illegal, but recommended it be allowed/forced.

 

[Tom]

In extreme low visibility situations, it is sometimes more dangerous to stop than it is to keep moving until a suitable place to stop can be reached. In those conditions I use emergency flashers, but that's about the only time. And only until i can reach a safe place to stop.

I'm not talking heavy rain, I'm talking a deluge, or thick fog.