Ep. 54: Lights - Headlights, Taillights, Hazard Lights and More - How/When to Use Them

Randy's been waiting to record this episode for a long time. Every single day, he sees the same dangerous mistakes: drivers with no taillights on in the dark, high beams blinding everyone in traffic, and hazard lights flashing on the highway for no reason. Your lights aren't decorations—they're communication tools.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• Why DRLs (daytime running lights) are creating invisible cars
• The critical law most drivers don't know: wipers on = headlights on
• When high beams are appropriate (and when they're dangerous)
• Why "auto" headlight settings fail in rain, fog, and tunnels
• How constant brake-tapping causes phantom jams
• The three situations when hazard lights are actually needed
• Why your dashboard lights don't mean your taillights are on

This episode directly addresses the confusion created by modern car technology and ties together the entire Weather Month series. Randy explains why proper light usage is the foundation of safe driving in rain, snow, fog, and all extreme conditions covered in Episodes 52, 53, and 55.

If you've ever been blinded by someone's high beams in traffic or nearly rear-ended an invisible car with no taillights, this episode is essential.

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