00:00When it starts raining like this, it might be your instinct to turn on your hazards, but that can be
00:05even more dangerous.
00:06The flashing lights can overpower your brake lights and turn signals, making it harder for other drivers to tell whether
00:11you're slowing down, changing lanes, or even moving at all.
00:14Laws also vary by state. Rhode Island, for example, limits hazard lights to disabled vehicles, while Virginia prohibits their use
00:20above 30 miles an hour, except in a funeral procession.
00:24So what do you do when it's absolutely pouring? Turn on your headlights, not your hazards. Slow down and leave
00:30extra space.
00:30And if you can't see safely, pull completely off the road and then turn on your hazards. And don't drive
00:37through standing water ever.
