hazard light

Flashing warning signal

Hazard lights are the flashing warning lights on a vehicle, activated to signal danger or distress.

All four turn signals blink simultaneously.

Drivers use them when stopped on the roadside, moving slowly in traffic, or warning others of a hazard ahead: Put your hazards on until the tow truck arrives.

Also called hazard flashers or emergency flashers.

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Vehicle direction alert

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Forward-facing vehicle lamp

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Notice danger has ended

driving lights · headlights

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G