Do not switch on hazard lights while driving in the rain

[Lordgt]

and NEVER NEVER drive with the hazard indicators on...bluddy helll where did they learn this...like X'mas lights...at most, on ur fogs!! FRONT (rear maybe) only!!!

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should be using rear foglights, but more Japs car here doesn't have any (unless higher end models) unlike conti cars

just curious, wouldn't the rear frog light blind the driver following behind???

not in the rain or fog. However if on a clear day or night, it would be very irritating.

[Lordgt]

how you know i drive a skoda???

 

but anyway, HiD does not really mean that the fella is tailgating. he could be of some distance. ever try kena one from a RX300? Its in your eyes baby.

agree with you that those rx300 with white lights, they are a pain in the neck........ arent they illegal and tp should book them???

[Assassin]

Their stand is...if it comes standard with the car when you bought it..it is legal.

Edited January 27, 2004 by Assassin

[RadX]

".... with the cat when you bought it..it is legal. ..."

 

Erm..u mean some cars some without CATs??

 

 

 

 

Anyway for the RX-300s...

[Cardinal]

I know which group you are referring to. Don't want to diss them anymore since one poor fella mistaken drove into a pool thinking it was a puddle. I heard they purposely tweak their headlights this way so that cars in front will move outa their way...

 

When I encounter such headlights, I turn on my rear fog lights. You can always look away from the rearview mirror, but you can't avoid looking in front

[Assassin]

Ahem..fingers type too fast this morning... eating muffin at the same time.

 

Amended liao.

[RadX]

I noe la....

[Madarmour]

I know which group you are referring to. Don't want to diss them anymore since one poor fella mistaken drove into a pool thinking it was a puddle. I heard they purposely tweak their headlights this way so that cars in front will move outa their way...

 

However, there are some private cars with this setup too.

[Cardinal]

I'll be most glad if the car directly in front of mine on its hazard light in a heavy downpour. When visibility is only but 5 to 10 metres, I'd rather see 2 blinking lights than not seeing anything at all! Have personally driven in such conditions before, so I'm most appreciative when I see 'flashing lights'.

 

Well, since we are supposed to turn on the headlights and taillights in such weather, wouldn't that serve the purpose of the 2 blinking lights?

 

Plus, what if the car in front of you really broke down and is stationary in the middle of the road? Won't you end up driving into it, thinking that it's a moving car? if the vis is only 5-10 meters, ever thought of what's your braking distance in very wet conditions?

 

I guess it may be more comforting to drive with hazards in downpour, but the people at risk are the ones who really break down, especially when more and more drivers start assuming that cars with hazard lights on are not really hazards.

[Lordgt]

Their stand is...if it comes standard with the car when you bought it..it is legal.

 

 

anyway what i wanted to say was that the RX300 are factory fitted. Unles kena those fake RX300, those with a Curb side mirror ones. Those i don't think come with HiD.

[Assassin]

Yup. Correct.

[Madarmour]

just curious, wouldn't the rear frog light blind the driver following behind???

 

It's just like another set of brake lights but can be switched on continuously. Not blinding but can be a little bit irritating. I guess it's good enough to catch attention.

[Lordgt]

yup, the purpose of that 2 blinking lights must be used for its intended purpose only. Its the only way to tell other cars that this car with the 2 blinking lights is stationary. Imagine, if a car breaksdown on a right hand lane. We won't can't tell the diff until its too late and there we have a pile up.

 

can't agree more with you.

[Madarmour]

the rear fog lights can be switch on too.

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this should be used if visibility is poor but most Japs car here doesn't have lar!

 

Maybe it's time for a 4th brake lights?

 

The Japs are too much. Cutting corners here and there.

 

BTW, have you seen some clutz driving ard on a clear normal night with rear fog lamps on? He's likely to have switched on his front fogs too, like a Christmas tree.

[Super7]

>>>>>>>It's just like another set of brake lights but can be switched on continuously. Not blinding but can be a little bit irritating. I guess it's good enough to catch attention.

 

oic, so strictly speaking they are not froglights as those in front....

[Super7]

maybe these drivers are searching for coins on the road therefore need extra light to see clearly??

[Madarmour]

Actually, I have a different take on this.

 

I'll be most glad if the car directly in front of mine on its hazard light in a heavy downpour. When visibility is only but 5 to 10 metres, I'd rather see 2 blinking lights than not seeing anything at all! Have personally driven in such conditions before, so I'm most appreciative when I see 'flashing lights'.

 

First noticed taxis doing that some years back, so they might be the ones who started the trend. Definitely not taught in driving schools....at least not during my time.

 

The hazard light's for hazardous situation. For visibility, can just switch on regular lights and if available, rear fog lights.

[Super7]

i fully support the idea of having a 4th brake light:- like i have mentioned last year, a 4th blinking brake light at the tip of a 2m tall antenna will give cars way behind advance notice that we are slowing down......... ..... at highway speed, a split second advantage will give much needed time for the drivers behind to slow down in an emergency...........

Edited January 27, 2004 by Super7