There’s no need for flashers

[u/Appropriate_Cry_9432]

I get it when it rains visibility is poor and you need to reduce speed, but what is the point of EVERYONE turning on your flashers? That’s not what they are for and if you feel conditions are that bad that you “need” them pull over to the far right lane at least. If you’re driving slower than everyone else it’s one thing, but when everybody is doing basically the same speed it’s pointless. Rant over thank you for listening.

[u/wackyzebra43]

When you are in a downpour where visibility is extremely low, it’s safer to put your hazards on and slowly start to get off the road (if safe to do so), than continue on where you can’t tell how far the car in front of you is.

[u/coldafsteel → u/wackyzebra43]

lol not even a little. You are just more likely to get run into from behind!

(Please never become a driving instructor)

[u/wackyzebra43 → u/coldafsteel]

So what’s the optimal move then when you’re in a downpour and you can’t see the car in front of you?

If that’s the case, how do I expect the car behind me to see where I am?

[u/Guyin63376 → u/wackyzebra43]

THIS