Hazards in the rain? - Page 2

fln8tive · #11 06-03-2006, 10:25 AM

Agreed...hazards in the fast lane = STUPID. In Florida we get downpours where traffic on the interstate slows to 35-40mph and hazards are very common because visibility is only 200-300 feet. Also, some folks just pull off the road because they are freaked out by having hydroplaned, so hazards are great...We're talking rain so strong that you have to raise your voice to talk...I find them helpful because it keeps me from plowing into folks.

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Michelle · #12 06-03-2006, 11:23 AM

Yeah...it was definitely a distraction! Lots of glare! My lights came on when I turned my wipers on in my 97 Grand Cherokee and I know a lot of other vehicles have the same feature.

rebound · #13 06-03-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drex

i thought that was illegal and not recommended unless you are about to become a road hazard.

why not install rear fogs for like under $10?

Use hazard lights only when needed

Many drivers use hazard lights wrongly, switching them on to show other drivers that road conditions are hazardous. Most do this because the drivers ahead are doing it. This is a mistake, because hazard lights can be very distracting and cause glare that limits your vision and confuses drivers ahead and behind you. Only use hazard lights to warn other drivers that your vehicle is, or is about to become, a road hazard – engine is overheating, brakes are faulty, or your wipers are defective – and that you are slowing down to stop. You should also use it when you are in an emergency – feeling sick or rushing someone to a hospital – or when the car ahead of you has an accident and you want to warn other cars behind you. Otherwise, don’t add to the confusion.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site...wType=standard

Used for DISABLED VEHICLES only

I was taught in driver's ed that you should turn them on when you are travelling 15 MPH or more below the posted speedlimit as a warning to other drivers overtaking you.

If it's raining so hard you think you should put on your hazards, you should probably just pull over. I've been in that situation many times, and that's usually the best option. Rain that hard doesn't usually last long...

drex · #14 06-03-2006, 10:22 PM

greggie-

not with the trailer hitch and switch; pre-2003 models can have it for the cost of the bulb holder, some wire, and crimp-ons. thanks for the p/n for the wires as I haven't used the correct wires, just shoved a larger gauge wire into the appropriate end of the connector. just haven't gotten around to placing thepins in the last 3 years cause it works ok.

on jeffs, prior to pre-wiring the switch, the walls of light could easily turn on on low and get really bright with braking. their are other ways of wiring a switch too. on mine, i have a remote 12 channel switcher that controls a bunch of 'james bond' type options including instant on rear camera and other fun stuff.

when i finally get situated and can take the care apart in MY own garage with all my tools, i will complete the mods and add the supersecret mod....

he he he

Michelle · #15 06-03-2006, 10:25 PM

Drex...when in the heck am I going to see a picture of your Angel Eyes? I've been waiting for MONTHS now!

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