This drives me crazy. The drive to Sulphur Springs from the metroplex Saturday morning was a joke on 30 eastbound. 1 out of every 3 or 4 cars had flashers on. Half of those were doing 40 mph in the left lane on top of that

the only thing worse is people that drive like idiots, its not pouring rain and visibility is 20ft. but they are up your backside like they have to get to the ^$%$ emergency room.

I have 9 LED light bars on my truck facing every direction, as well as,LED lights under the truck and in the wheel wells. I even have LED truck nutz

It really grinds my gears. I think it�s illegal to drive with your emergency flashers on, unless you�re in a funeral procession. If not, it should be.

Tips for Driving in Fog
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Turn on your lights, including your hazard lights. Use low beam headlights and fog lights if you have them. Do not use high beams.

Nope, it's legal to drive in Texas with your emergency flashers on. TXDoT even recommends doing so in foggy areas.


https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/news/driver-safety-tips.pdf

In some State it is against their laws except in very strict circumstances, but in Texas it's allowed.
https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/hazard-light-use/

I like to be able to stop with reasonable braking if someone is stopped in front of me and it seems like the flashers let me see them quicker than without. I assumed people behind me could see me better also.

Is it really all that bad to run the flashers in cases like this?

During heavy rain it is common defensive driving technique to turn on the four ways if you are driving at a slower rate than the other vehicles. It is also a custom albeit a stupid one to travel in the left lane to avoid flooding in the right lane.

It also required by law to turn on your headlights while using the wipers during a storm.

Using the four ways and turning on your headlights is a visibility factor during a storm. You may be able to see other vehicles but the other vehicle may not be able to see clearly because of fogged up windows.

Yes, it�s really all that bad. Remember as a kid, the little nerds (aggy?) who couldn�t go roller skating unless mommy taped pillows around his little bum bum for special protection? The flasher thing makes you the road equivalent of that.

Got it, Thanks!
Hell I'd rather get run over by a truck than look nerdy while driving in the rain.

So looking like a nerd is more important than being safe? I hope your family is not in the car with you.

So not looking like a nerd is more important than being safe? I hope your family is not in the car with you.

Seems legit.

Hazard lights while driving are legal in Texas but that does not mean they are always helpful.

My own rules are when visibility is limited and when running well below the speed limits its ok. I don't normally unless its one of those frog stranglers but to each his own. At times you can't see 20 feet ahead of your car and then I always try to turn the flashers on.

I run my flashers every day probably 5 hours a day. I drive stop and go on residential streets weaving up to and away from the curb.

Sounds like mail delivery. If so thank you for your service. It is a dangerous job sitting in the passenger seat of a right hand drive vehicle, frequently stopping only partially out of the drive lane, all the while trying to sort, stop, and deliver the mail.

Sounds like mail delivery. If so thank you for your service. It is a dangerous job sitting in the passenger seat of a right hand drive vehicle, frequently stopping only partially out of the drive lane, all the while trying to sort, stop, and deliver the mail.

Now if we could teach motorcycles to run on the low beam headlight and bicyclists to ride single file on two lane roads when vehicles are trying to pass without running over them.

I get so irritated at a group of weekend cyclists who ride three abreast on FM 2101 south of Greenville, who absolutely refuse to allow cars to pass them safely. Most cyclists are good about helping vehicles pass them. But this group SIPPs (Self Important Privileged Punks) refuses to help vehicles get past their 10mph pace in a 55 to 60 mph speed limit road.

What's up with these mental midgets who drive with their flashers on? do you think we can't see the rain?

Having said that what do you guys care if someone uses their flashers? Seems like nothing to get worked up about to me.

Ive been driving 25 years and I'm positive I've used my flashers less than 10 times, two times in rain andd the rest in heavy fog.

Having said that what do you guys care if someone uses their flashers? Seems like nothing to get worked up about to me. I do get the driving 40 in the left lane when not necessary though

I always thought in very heavy rain where even on highest speed, the wipers would barely let me see what was in front until pretty darn close close, and having to slow down to 40 or sometimes a lot slower because of it that flashers would help keep some jackwagon from running over me from behind (in the right lane)

I like to be able to stop with reasonable braking if someone is stopped in front of me and it seems like the flashers let me see them quicker than without. I assumed people behind me could see me better also.

Is it really all that bad to run the flashers in cases like this?

In really heavy rain, with poor visibility, it might make it more difficult to see the brake lights come on. I much prefer to see those brake lights so that I know to slow down too.

This drives me crazy. The drive to Sulphur Springs from the metroplex Saturday morning was a joke on 30 eastbound. 1 out of every 3 or 4 cars had flashers on. Half of those were doing 40 mph in the left lane on top of that

In really heavy rain, with poor visibility, it might make it more difficult to see the brake lights come on. I much prefer to see those brake lights so that I know to slow down too.

40 mph in the left lane might explain the need for flashers.

Not in this situation John. Once again just numb nutt drivers that are for some reason unable to speed up or slow down 5 mph and move over for those able to move faster than them. It is a very simple concept when you really think about it.

Pretty weak complaint

Somebody trying to be more visible in inclement weather

if you can't see regular taillights on a dark rainy night then you should not be driving.

Hazard lights while driving are legal in Texas but that does not mean they are always helpful.

My own rules are when visibility is limited and when running well below the speed limits its ok. I don't normally unless its one of those frog stranglers but to each his own. At times you can't see 20 feet ahead of your car and then I always try to turn the flashers on.

I run my flashers every day probably 5 hours a day. I drive stop and go on residential streets weaving up to and away from the curb.

if you can't see regular taillights on a dark rainy night then you should not be driving.

Bob....I know why you're being so cantankerous and particular as of late.....it's cuz your college football team SUKS!

It ain't a big deal. I just pass 'em and try to splash their lights out like a boat wake.

with flashers on, if you hit the brake, the brake lights stays on, they don't keep flashing.
My problem is people depending on lights coming on automatically. It has done away with common sense. If you have to use your wipers, the lights need to be turned on. If your dash lights are not on, neither is your tail lights. I don't know why the auto makers don't fix it to where if the wipers come on the lights(all four corners) come on.