When should you turn on your emergency flashers?

Turning on your emergency flashers is appropriate when your vehicle has broken down on the roadway. This action alerts other drivers that your vehicle is stationary and may pose a hazard, helping to prevent accidents. It signals to surrounding vehicles that they should exercise caution as they approach, especially if you are on a busy road or highway where the risk of collision increases significantly when a vehicle is not moving as expected.

Using emergency flashers in this scenario is part of safe driving practices and helps ensure road safety for both the driver experiencing the breakdown and other drivers. In circumstances such as approaching a traffic signal, malfunctioning headlights, or entering a construction zone, using emergency flashers may not be necessary or appropriate as it does not effectively communicate the same urgency or need for caution as it does during a breakdown.