PowerDrift Simplified | When Should You Use Hazard Lights
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ย. 2021
- Hazard lights are an important feature on your vehicle to let other motorists know that you are in trouble or you need to make yourself more visible in heavy rains or in dense fog. That's it. You don't need to use your hazards when going through a tunnel, or riding in a group, or when there's light rain. Avoid using them constantly, and judiciously to communicate with other motorists about your impaired condition.
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Hey #PDArmy, do you know anyone who uses hazard lights when they shouldn't be? Share this video with them!
Will definitely do.
Hello. If you notice my comment please try to make a video.. I have honda highness though my family has been a royal Enfield family.. I have compared highness with re NextGen classic.. but it there any significant difference in highness and Himalayan? Or should I go again with the highness? Because I am not liking new re NextGen classic..
Can I use hazard lights and headlight in case of any medical emergency ????#PDArmy
Is it recommend to use the hazards while towing a car or a motorcycle ?
Please make video on engine braking n if its good to rev match and how to rev match
wish this could have been a part of RTO syllabus before granting license. much needed awareness !!
It is!
All the RTO guys need is money! 😒
Paisa feko, DL home delivery without even a test.
First of all you don't need classes to get a licence you only need to move the vehicle and some 💵 to the brokers (which has to be changed first) 🤑🤑🤑
@@RohanSureshRE_C350 Exactly! & I also believe that then we will be able to reduce accidents by half. I mean most of the people doesn't even know basic traffic rules like using a turn indicator while about to make a turn or when changing lanes etc.
& Those brokers have to share the money with the corrupt officials in the RTO offices 😒.
I've heard somewhere, “India is one of the easiest places on earth to obtain a DL "without" a test .” 😒😒
😆 RTO class lol..
Squids be like: I'm a hazard to others, that's why I'm gonna turn on the hazard lights always..
Hahahaha! That's one way of looking at it! :P
lol
I was also thinking like that...
LOL, now seeing someone riding/driving with hazard won't be the same.
Rickshaw drivers won't be using turn indicators but will install hazard flashers with white bulbs instead of amber bulbs😎👌
For some people hazard lights are their pass to enter a group ride and to be called a rider😂
Thank you PD and Shumi sir for video on this topic, I hope this video changes the perception of those who use the hazard lights unnecessarily thinking that they will be looking cool on the road
good one !
For all of those who think its an indicator for going straight in a crossroad.
Lol
This is common practice in Bhubaneswar. At a personal level I try to educate drivers. The upward pointing triangle must have been interpreted by some bright guy as ‘go straight’ and, like any bad habit, quickly spread…… Car dealers, RTOs and others should help educate people.
@@amol2753 hey man this is true. I'm serious. A lot of people use it to indicate that they're going straight.
Lol I've seen a lot of people on road like this🤣
i always use hazard lights for parking on roadside and reverse plus going straight on crossroad
Meanwhile lorry guys: we have plants and plant stems for hazard indication
😂😂😂💯
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂 Car breakdown sign
Jokes apart, but it serves the purpose of telling others that there is a problem in this age of misusing hazard lights for no reason.
@@lalitkhopade6747 Valid point 😂
...I have never understood as why the govt. Of India has never made it a mandatory feature even for the 2 wheeler manufacturers !!!! If abs and traction control are a safety feature then hazard light is also an extremely important one. !!!!😥😥😥😥
Yes hazard lights are IMP but there are idiots(mostly squids) out there who would literally use it for no legit reason on daily basis.
@@swapnilmohite8416 Cool dikne k lie use karte hai yeh log 😁😅
@@michaelsonar7012 ase unhe lagta hai! humare liye to hutiya hi hai ye log.
@UCHmgd1vgRCvz0Jgx5jbWokA Actually!! I've seen some super bike groups with their hazards on. WHY!!??? You already have our attention with those bikes.... Why you need more!!??
@@swapnilmohite8416 Bade log hai,Karte honge😄😄
Yes, there is a guy in our group who spams the hazard too much. Thank you for making this video so that we can show him that he is doing it wrong.
Please make a video on how to operate the clutch and what is clutch free play and how one should adjust the free play and how to hold the clutch while riding. Many people just hold it with all 4 fingers.
I think the answer to your question is provided in the owners manual. Literally every motor vehicle owners manual will have this.
@@shonith91 still a PD simplified video will be much appreciated.
You mean park anywhere button 😂😂
Dude 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I just had this scenario few days back. I was going up to Ooty and had basically no visibility. Mist was so dense that I was only following a Scorpio because that was all I could see. I used the hazard lights and it's a life saver
Imagine that if the car was broken down and in a stationary position...u would have driven into it thinking thats its still moving...hazards are life savers...if used correctly
The thing you had to do was to stop the car, then switch on your hazard lights on, wait for mist to past (yes it passes in some time). Follwing a stranger who has his Hazard light on can be really hazardous to you. Stop your vehicle, enjoy the mist, take sometime time for you.
That tunnel thing hit me hard bro, this video will definitely change my driving behavior next time I pass thru tunnels, thanks
Please do a video on high beams too….everyone on local roads always riding with those on…kills visibility specially for us spectacles users 🥲
I guess he briefly talks about it in one of the podcast where,
he anticipates the safe distance from the vehicle infront of him.
then he looks at the road strips, instead of straight ahead for a short time, until that idiot passes away.
In this way, vison is still retained, if required slow down a bit.
See, in highways you go at a certain speed and you need visibility.
It's not a problem to turn your high beams to see the road infront of you.
But, when you see a vehicle approaching infront of you (same or different lane), you should turn your lights to low beam and slow down a bit
This will give an indication to other rider that there's another vehicle, and most importantly both of you won't be blinded by others.
Idk whenever I see such idiots! I wonder how does RTO even give them License !!
Glad u mentioned it, infact recently I met with an accident just because an irresponsible lady was coming from the front on a rainy day with high beam entering wrong side of road just to avoid pothole. I literally thought of taking her keys and throw it in garbage and let her walk home because would be much safer.
Much needed.. especially with the newer scooters coming with LED headlights with their high beams pointed to the sky looking for E.T.
High beam, hazard lights etc are not only issus with individuals, but also regulatory. Nowadays, with the rush to push the vehicle out of the assembly line, vehicle makers neglect to adjust the headlights and thus you have vehicles beaming directly on your face, even at low beam. The aftermarket headlights too are a big nuisance. No regulation at all.
Also use of hazard lights while there is no hazard, should somehow be discouraged by heavy penalties.
Squid's/chapri's be using Hazard lights as an excuse for Rash driving & some of them act like as if they are Riding or driving a Luxury Car or Bike . 😂 😂 😂 😂
KTM 😂
What about, when you are parked on a road side at Night time. Say near a shop or something and the road has no street lights in that area. Is it Ok to use the Hazard lights to just make extra aware to other vehicles that you are parked on side.
There have been several situations when I've driven in Heavy rain on expressways and I see cars doing quite high speeds with the hazards on. Honestly, I think hazards shouldn't be used while driving fast in the rain because it becomes a lot more distracting to the driver behind and in fact hampers visibility of the surroundings to a certain degree because the blinking light constantly alters your point of focus.
And Tail lights have been designed considering visibility in pretty much all conditions. The wavelength of red light is such that it can pierce through almost most of the conditions faced. And while following a vehicle at a higher speed it is easier to follow a pleasant red constantly ON pair of tail lights instead of a continuously blinking set of orange lights.
So for the first time in the simplified series I am not in full agreement with Shumi and I say that to the majority of the audience of this channel (Indians), we should say DO NOT USE HAZARDS WHILE TRAVELLING AT REGULAR SPEEDS IN ANY WEATHER CONDITION. JUST TURN ON YOUR PARKING LIGHTS AND THAT SHOULD MOSTLY SUFFICE.
I say this because the idea of "BAD VISIBILITY" is subjective. And everyone has different tolerances based on their experience
I switch on hazard lights when I park on on side of the main road when there’s a need and let others know that I’ve parked it there for a while and they can go ahead. Isn’t that also one of the ways to use the hazard lights?
When you park off the road, I don't see any need to turn them on. It comes to common sense of people to understand that a car or bike won't be driven off the road when there is a proper road to drive/ride on. But if you occupy a considerable amount of road to park, it is best practice to let fellow traffic know you are not moving.
@@SukumarBallavolu It's just a means to communicate to follow road users about a stationary vehicle. Also it lets 2 wheelers know to maintain some safe distance
I do the same thing , mainly when there is less space in the road where i am parking in emergency .
Actually, you are using hazard lights for what exactly you shouldn't be doing. Hazard lights are meant to draw attention and should be turned on when you need help and it indicates other road users to extend help to the vehicle. In case you are just stopping and don't need help, you should keep your lights off to not attract attention towards you. However, in case of heavy fog, you should turn on your hazard lights to let other road users know of your presence.
Chapris be like "bore ho gaye, chalo hazard marke diwali ki feel lete hai"
Or maybe it's their different way to show that they are in trouble (lafda) as Shumi said use them to tell people that you're in some trouble? 😳
Hi Shumi and Team PD,
I sincerely believe there are two additional *tips* for using Hazard Lights:
1. While you are stoping on the shoulder of a fast moving road.
2. Reversing from a parking onto a busy road.
Please suggest if this is not a bad idea. 💁🏽♂️
Hi Abhishek!
Ofcourse you should first use your indicator to your shoulder & use hazard lights he already mentioned that on fast moving highways
& When reversing from parking there are reversing indicator which blinks & cautions peoples behind them.
@@amrit_gupta true, reversing lights are white and may not be as attention grabbing in certain congested situations.
Thank you Shumi (PD) for sharing this information. I'm glad that you used this medium to communicate this piece of information which is being misused too often. Many high-end bikes, KTMs, Enfields, Pulsars, etc. are coming with plug & play flashers which makes it very disturbing on the road. The whole purpose of a hazard light is lost and when they turn left or right, no one has a clue as to where they are going.
I tried warning few people at times while I was on the car but it hurt their ego more by telling them they were wrong.
Thank you again, I'll definitely share this video in my circles.
I would suggest if you can share another video of PD simplified on "when to use headlight high-beam". Seriously, if you can.
I find this weird. We live in a world that is advanced and there is enough information available at our fingertips. But many prefer to remain illiterate/uneducated. It's a shame that most people in the cities drive in the night with the highbeams switched on. What makes it more worse is when people install LEDs or projectors without this basic knowledge. These lights create glare on the rearview mirrors and also flashes on oncoming traffic which can cause accidents. The govt has imposed fines but its only on paper and nothing is done on the road. Sometimes you wish to curse them instead of educating.
Thank you! Can you also PLEASE put up a video on the gross and rampant misuse of bright LED lights, which can blind oncoming traffic even during the day?
was literally waiting for this video, especially from a trusted source !
many amateurs are posting all sorts of nonsense abt when to use hazard lights
A clutch-simplified video would be highly appreciated. great content btw !
I use indicators whilst changing lane at speed, like go into corresponding vehicle's visibility and put my indicators on and change lane, turn off as soon as the maneuver is complete. Is it right?
PS: I know it's a much for two lanes but its been a habit
That's what a true rider should be...
It is always a best practice to communicate that you are changing lane. Better than being hit from behind or the side.
That's the right way to do it.
But it's also very very important to look at vehicles infront and especially behind you.
Blink turn indicators.
Wait for it to blink 2 - 3 times, then slowly change the lane.
Get into your desired lane and then turn it off gently.
Also, don't do a quick manouver in a single move like a snake is passing.
It's idiotic and dangerous.
Even if there's no one on the road, look then pass.
@@PabitraPadhy I do agree 🙌
How to use Hazar lights should be first question in DL driving test. Much needed awareness.... Thank you PD
Such a small topic but spread MUCH NEEDED & IMPORTANT AWARENESS!!!!
Thank You!
This is by far the best and simple way to tell people how to use the hazard lights. Kudos to Shumi to simplify this in the best way possible 👌
This should be an ad on tv everyday.
Not even the driving schools have an idea when to use hazards.
And every vehicle brochure should have this in bold letter in first page itself, or as a sticker on top of hazard button of new vehicles.
Thanks a lot shumi .
Well said Shumi. But I also use hazard lights when there's a bad patch of road or big pot holes, and switch it off later when I pass through it.
For squids and chapris, hazard lights are not just lights which warn you, they are an emotion, they are a style statement🔥💪
is it ok to use the lights if parked outside the lane (highways or roads) ?
Very true. Many times i had trouble driving in NH in night coz some unaware and overthinking ppl drive @80kmph with hazards on. I really don’t understand when they change lane especially if they are in-front of me and I don’t have any option but to let them get far ahead of me for my own safety.
Awesome info...
Nowadays people keeps after market hazard lights of Xflash & Simtac just to show off.
Few of them keeps different patterns which shows left and right indicators gets on one after another and it distracts other riders on the roads
I was in ooty last week with thick fog.. My motorcycle has no hazard lights. Thought of using just the left indicator but felt I'd miscommunicate. Need some suggestions on what could have been done!
Thank you. Need one to understand when to use high beam and low beam in a vehicle.
Sir pls guide if it’s correct to drive with hazards on in fog n rain. Will it confuse the car/bike ? If he thinks I’m not moving but I will be on move actually.
People are misusing hazards lights,your explanation was helpful,keep up good job.
Can you use hazard lights if your vehicle is cutting of frequently and so you are driving very slow trying to get home?
If I'm at a 4point road crossing and want to go straight , should I turn on the hazard light that I'm neither going left nor right?
When people are learning how to drive, can that be an instance where they can turn on the hazard light and drive on the extreme left hand side?
Awesome work ... Thank you again for a wonderful video ...
I own a Tvs victor bs4 vehicle which Hazzard lights comes as standard feature along with led drl. The only commuter motorcycle with these features. I use it mostly on rainy days that too 3 months out of 12. Rarely use it while parking on extreme left of the road & switch it on.
What about front and rear fog lights, shouldn't you use those in bad weather instead or hazard lights?
Hey! Great video, as always. Could you make a video on adjustable suspensions? What they are, common types, what soft and hard mean, what conditions are they meant for and so on?
I was suggested by a experienced rider to use Hazard, if by chance we spot Speedbrakers suddenly in Highway. Have experienced one such in NH4 at 80kmph out of no where and fortunately was able to control car
I don't want to use it, but situations force as to indicate emergency
It is a really stupid suggestion that friend gave you.
Thank you! Much needed, this was..
Would reversing out of a parking which opens on a busy street require hazard lights?
If we are at a Ulta T and we have to go straight instead of going left or right, can we use hazard lights, I have seen many army vehicles doing that
Shumi : I know you do it.
Me : Absolutely NOT. Not everyone is an idiot who ride motorcycles
This is a dubious distinction that has come to motorcycle riders for reckless riding, because a lot of idiots ride like it's a motocross bike.
On another note, this is a really good topic to bring on. Good work PD.
Moto gp not motocross
@@rishijaiswal1474 motogp is still controlled move.. that dirt bike motocross is riding like a maniac.
I don’t know why people feel offensive to ride slowly. A sensible rider always know where to show your skills.
I ride a supersport. I’ve been challenged by another rider on road to race me. I said if you want to race so badly. Come to any race track in India and then race to your heart. He them zoomed in on a road which had speed limits of 60. I hope he gets some sense.
I think after this OEMs should not mention this as a special feature, cause now machines are more reliable then its very rare to use hazard lights as mentioned in this video. I ride like once and after this i don't do that again. Keep learning, great content 👌
Very well said shumi. Much needed information to aware the people. 👌👌
Shumi can you plz explain about uses of clutch in various driving scenarios where we do a mistakes.
I m one of ur subscriber , I hv one question to ask , most of da time I hv seen driver's using hazard light wen going straight especially in traffic point , to indicate dat dey wil go straight crosing the traffic point dey use hazard light so is it ok to use hazard light while going straight, plz reply
Similar lines,can you explain how to defog windscreen.. correct settings for different situations.. Thanks
Thanks once again for sharing the info in the most simplified manner possible. Also pls throw some light on the difference in lighting technology used in automotive industry. Thank you
They were a saviour in my last road trip where heavy rain obstructed view of any kind. Was following the hazard lights of the vehicle ahead and driving!
The thing you had to do was to stop the car, then switch on your hazard lights on, wait for mist/rain to past (yes it passes in some time). Follwing a stranger who has his Hazard light on can be really hazardous to you. Stop your vehicle, enjoy the mist/rain, take sometime time for you.
@@itscart Noted.
That's a wonderful explanation, now teach us about use of pilot lamps in bikes as well as cars.
Can we use the hazards when we take a brake in the side of a highway in the middle of a journey. Are after market hazards legal to use?
Is there any penalties if used without troubles or written motor vehicle act?
The best PD simplified video ever..... N especially for the BAJAJ n KTM that use police mode indicators....
I've seen people park their cars along the highways and also various intersections and turn on the blinking lights. Is it a signal to show that the car is stationary and won't be moving unless the blinking lights are turned off ?
Powerdrift can you explain when to use the lights highbeam and lowbeam and flash. And also what to if we are blind because of lights coming from front
Thanks!! Great info!!
Wow... You've taught me more than my rto licence exam.... Can you please make a video on carnauba wax, ceramic for a motorcycle, are they necessary.. Any alternatives?
No. None of the coatings or sheathings are necessary.... it's just a fomo feeling like Apple iPhone. You don't need them, they are very costly but it feels nice to show off..
If at all then the coatings are needed at high end costly motorcycles. Because Fibre, plastic or metal parts of most motorcycles upto 300-400 cc are cheaper than these costly coatings..
You can just keep your bike clean, wash it with non-corrosive cheap shampoos... If you really really need that extra shine than polish your bike with cheap bike wax sometimes.
Else just think again, these coatings can't protect damage, just minor scratches or metal rubs.. minor scratches won't be visible from 2-3 meters away, and for major scratches get your bike wrapped with any colour or graphics you want... wrapping your bike costs 3-5k depending on graphics....
Whic type of headlight is good for road ?? Neo or normal light ?
Guys can you have a video on suspension preload , rebound and how it impacts riding. Which setting to use when etc..
Can someone help me with the message some people are trying to communicate when their indicators blink in all random order?
Hey shumi, awesome content. Love ur work❤️.. Nowadays flashers are used.. Are they safe to use?
Can’t you use it in low in dark conditions, I mean at night and you are out in a state or a national highway?
I can listen to PD Podcast the whole day in my playlist..
Good and simply explanation, thank u
Some people are so intelligent that they use hazard light to go straight in a junction 😂
I have a question. Why do people use hazard lights while in the crossroad? Is it to indicate that they are going straight and not making any turns? Or is it because there are chances of accidents?
In some countries use hazard lights temporarily while reversing a vehicle. Is this correct?
for hiway ?? we should or not or at night time ??
Awesome very educative . In your upcoming topics can you pls include about blind spots .
I've seen ppl changing 2 lanes at one go and taking sharp turns .
Feeling guilty of using hazard light wrong 👍 great explainer video.
I love this Simplified videos. I wish you guys would please do a video on high beam usage. I live in Delhi and I drive often at night commuting to and from work, I find this especially a big problem. I find that a lot of people drive with high beam on and nowadays with most cars coming equip with leds it’s even worse.
Thanks Shumi.
I really hope people will also learn about the proper and apt use of the Upper Beam of thier Motorcycles !!
Using upper beam when there is sufficient road light is present and in crowded city traffic, makes me mad !!!
Absolutely. Also, adjusting the beam position for optimal light. One of the most overlooked aspects.
What do you think about flashers on bikes which sometimes blinds us..
The example at the end was great
Is is fine to use Hazard lights, while we are driving in the opposite direction on a Service road.
Much awaited topic, thanks PD.
Shout out to all the bright people who use it for going stright on a cross road. You guys are Legends.
Your lessons are very much helpful indeed. Kindly make a video regarding "Role of a Pillion Rider".
Hey PD can u plz make a video on after market auxiliary lights and its legally related stuffs
Good effort by you and your team to educate bikers about road and personal safety, it essential nowadays to know , what is hazard light. Nice education. Yours efforts are well appreciated.
To the point and accurate information! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
The day just got better. Thanks shumi 🙏
Is it possible to use Hazard Lights in Highway’s at Night and Road with no Lights?
Please do a video on whether we should use the same fuel (normal, extra premium/power/speed) and from the same brand/oil company? Or whether it matters at all?
Can you made a video about gps tracker to both car and bike. Because one of my friend has one but he always says my battery drain if I left 2 days without starting it only because of gps tracker battery will drain.... I own an R15 v4 deciding to install gps tracker....
On highways when I see barricades or road hump, i use hazard lights and turn it off once I pass the obstacle. Hope this is fine.
Here in Imphal city we also use hazard lights at an intersection or a four way junction indicating to other drivers and cops that im taking the straight road ahead and not weaving left or right. this helps the vehicles behind me and the ones opposite to manoeuver accordingly. this is like an unwritten law which people follow here. i once got told by a cop for not using the hazard lights at a junction😂. btw he was not a traffic cop (standard uniformed cops constables also help out and manage the traffics at rush hours).
Thrs always one professor who knows HOW to convey / teach..
That's #Shumi!! 🙌
one of the best content available#PD ❤️
Thank God this topic was brought 🙏
Important & very underrated topic.🌟💯🌟💯🌟💯
Hey @shumi this was great as all ways. Please make a video on power vs torque. There are many misconceptions on this I feel.
Please make a video on when to use high beam n low beam. Good practices to follow when driving at night. I usually drive in Pune n Nashik city n most of the time i find people blinding each other by usage of high beam. I will appreciate if you cover usage n placement of aux lights on bikes, i have seen riders who have placed high wattage LEDs at headlight level again blinding the incoming traffic.
Please make a video about usage of high beam and low beam during night time
I have an Access 125. I often travel on the Nasik - Pune highway on it. 3 years ago, on the way from Nasik to Pune, at 08:00 p.m. the headlamps of my scooter suddenly shut down on the highway. I had no option but to Switch ON my left indicator & ride on the leftmost corner of the highway by the time I entered the city area with good amount of lights. That night I realised the importance of Hazard Lights & why it should be made mandatory for every single vehicle in the world.
I have a question that when learning to drive 4 Wheelers, many instructors insist on switching ON the Hazard Lights. Is it valid to do so?
Meanwhile, thanks a lot for creating awareness.