If another vehicle has its hazard lights on, what should you do?

If another vehicle has its hazard lights on, what should you do?

• A. Always stop.
• B. Do not assume they have the right of way; slow down and proceed with caution if safe.
• C. Treat it as priority and proceed first.
• D. Speed up to pass.

Answer: (B)

Hazard lights are a warning, not a signal that another vehicle has priority. You can’t assume the other driver will move first or that you should go ahead of them. Instead, slow down, give extra space, and proceed with caution only when you can do so safely. Be prepared to stop or yield if the situation requires it, and avoid trying to race by or speed up to pass while someone’s hazard lights are on. This approach keeps you and others safer by respecting that hazard lights warn of a problem, not a green light to take the lead.

Hazard lights are a warning, not a signal that another vehicle has priority. You can’t assume the other driver will move first or that you should go ahead of them. Instead, slow down, give extra space, and proceed with caution only when you can do so safely. Be prepared to stop or yield if the situation requires it, and avoid trying to race by or speed up to pass while someone’s hazard lights are on. This approach keeps you and others safer by respecting that hazard lights warn of a problem, not a green light to take the lead.