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Old 07-16-2012, 01:07 PM
 
Location: TX
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Originally Posted by danieloneil01 View Post
Dear lord you have to get over. How do you get through the day after having doing this?
I don't even understand what you are trying to say. I was asking how do you signal a lane change or a turn with your hazards flashing? If other drivers don't know your intentions it could cause an accident.

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The first time I saw the use of hazards in the rain was during heavy downpours in South Florida. So it's not just Houstonians who do it. Though I don't know if you want to take any driving tips from the way Miamians drive.
Funny thing is that it's illegal to drive with them on in Florida (I used to live in FL). I don't believe it's illegal in Texas, but the driver's handbook does say to turn them on when you get pulled over by the police.
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Old 07-16-2012, 03:29 PM
 
Location: Houston
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yeah beside signaling, braking with hazard light on is hard to see. Also if one decide to pull over I would recommend pulling over in a parking lot as there are a lot of crazy driver, this is Houston we are talking about.
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Old 07-16-2012, 03:41 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I've had a numerous instances when traffic has stopped in front of me (Westbound on i-10 at the 99 South ramp) and cars behind me do not slow down until the very last moment and slide when its wet. I dont think its a bad idea to use your hazards if its raining heavily and traffic is moving slower than normal. It lets the drivers behind you become more aware that you're there. You can see their headlights way before they can see your taillights so if someones approaching my vehicle at a high rate of speed, i will throw my flashers on.
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Old 07-17-2012, 07:31 PM
 
Location: Katy, TX - Cinco SW
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I grew up in the midwest, Southern Indiana to be specific, and this was/is common. I would have never given it a second thought if this thread wouldn't have highlighted it.
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Old 07-17-2012, 07:34 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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What's with all the people using the hazard lights while driving down the freeway in heavy rain? Wouldn't tail lights suffice? Do they need to be flashing? Is this a Houston thing?
It's a warning that they are not driving 80 MPH in heavy rains like you might be and a signal to SLOW DOWN and not crash into them.

People do the same in Miami, where they tend to get sudden downpours all the time.
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:04 PM
 
Location: Sugar Land
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Well mate, they usually drive 20 MPH and even a car doing 30 may will crash them. Those idiots are an ABSOLUTE hazard on the freeway. If you can't drive trough rain, stay home or pull over and let the other safe and capable drivers go their way. But I am not gonna put up with the 10 or 20 MPH from an unsafe idiot who can't drive. I am not gonna run them over of course, but few lights flashing and a finger will be enough, not like they ever gonna get it.


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It's a warning that they are not driving 80 MPH in heavy rains like you might be and a signal to SLOW DOWN and not crash into them.

People do the same in Miami, where they tend to get sudden downpours all the time.
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Old 05-02-2013, 02:56 PM
 
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Why does the use of hazard lights in heavy rain bother you?
Other than being illegal, stupid, and dangerous?
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Old 05-02-2013, 05:02 PM
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Location: Houston
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LOL... this discussion is quite hillarious.... 4 pages worth of discussion!

Let's see now, they are referred to as "hazard" lights. Common sense tells me that they're used for during hazard driving situations, not just for emergency situations. Hazard situations doesn't dictate as happening at a stop nor during driving. So, there you go folks. It's logical to use them freely in hazard situations.

Now, define "hazard".... LOL....
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Old 05-02-2013, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Energy Corridor
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I always thought this was a funny Houston or TX thing too. Being from the Midwest, hazards are only used in horrendous weather. I've noticed people in Houston driving with them on in normal weather, rainy weather, and it does seem odd. This last Saturday was the only situation I felt the need to use, in all the rainstorms I've been driving in TX over the years.
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Old 05-02-2013, 09:28 PM
 
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Other than being illegal, stupid, and dangerous?

You joined C-D today to post that? It's not illegal in Texas -- and many people dont think it's stupid or dangerous.
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