What are 4-way flashers?

Four-way flashers, also known as hazard lights or emergency blinkers, are activated by pushing the hazard light switch in your car. When engaged, all four signal lights (front and rear, both right and left) begin to blink simultaneously.

You can find the switch, marked with a red triangle, usually on the dashboard or near the steering column. Simply press this switch to activate the lights, and press the switch again to turn them off.

These flashers serve several important purposes

Emergency Warning

✅ Four-way flashers exist to warn other drivers that there has been an emergency or that your car is parked on the side of the road.

✅ When you encounter a vehicle with its hazard lights on, it indicates that the driver is facing an issue or emergency.

Hazard Situations

✅ Being Pulled Over: If a police car is trailing you and signaling you to pull over, activating your hazard lights shows compliance and that you’re waiting for a safe place to stop.

✅ Changing a Tire: If you need to change a flat tire on a busy road, use your hazard lights to warn other drivers and ensure they give you enough space.

✅ Emergency Roadside Assistance: When you encounter an issue and need to stop immediately, turn on your hazard warning lights, pull over, and call for roadside assistance or recovery.