• Banana@sh.itjust.works
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    6 hours ago

    This was in response to everyone using them during a blizzard.

    I think the reason specifically is because the hazards are meant to indicate reduced speed, so maybe they were stating not to use them if not driving at reduced speed? I know our drivers handbook tells us to use them in reduced visibility “if driving at a greatly reduced speed”

    According to a different article I just read, you should only use your hazards when your vehicle is posing a hazard to other vehicles. Its a small distinction.

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      5 hours ago

      Yes, that tracks. In very heavy fog, you should be at a reduced speed since you can’t see more than a meter in front of you. I imagine that’s true in a blizzard too. Your second reading is a little confusing though, I imagine in most cases like this a slowed vehicle is a hazard to others…

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        5 hours ago

        Yeah thats just the wording I’ve read, it seems ambiguous to me as well. I wish it was more clear-cut.