When driving in rain and snow, should I turn on the double flash? The formal scientific name of double flash is hazard warning flash, which is mainly used to prompt other vehicles to ensure safety when the vehicle encounters a breakdown, accident or danger. When the rain is not heavy, turning on the double flashes may increase the risk of accidents. So, how to use double flash correctly to ensure driving safety?
First of all, we need to clarify the main purpose of double flash. The twin flashing lights are designed to warn other vehicles in the event of a breakdown, accident or danger, reminding them to be safe. Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to turn on the double flash if the rain is light. This can make it difficult for other vehicles to tell whether you are driving normally or pulling on the side of the road due to a breakdown, increasing the risk of an accident.
It is important to note that the double flashing and turn signals are not the same light source. Once the double flash is turned on, some vehicles may not have the function of turn signal priority, and both lights are flashing when the turn signal is turned on, which may cause misjudgment and cause traffic accidents. It's a different story when there is a heavy rainstorm. Article 81 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China clearly stipulates.
When driving on the highway, if the visibility is less than 100 meters and the visibility is less than 100 meters, the fog lights, low beams, marker lights, front and rear position lights and hazard warning flashing lights need to be turned on, and the speed shall not exceed 40km h. If the visibility is less than 50 meters, the speed should not exceed 20 km/h, and leave the highway as soon as possible. Therefore, in heavy rain with very low visibility, turning on double flashing is a legally permissible practice that can improve driving safety.
In addition, the fog lights have high brightness and strong penetration, which is more eye-catching, more reasonable, and safer than double flashes. When driving in rain or fog, turning on your fog lights allows other vehicles to see you earlier, increasing driving safety. Therefore, when driving in rainy or foggy weather, it is recommended to turn on the fog lights instead of double flashing. Okay, after sharing, let's like and follow, and see you next time!