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Explanation: Hazard warning lights are an important safety feature. Use them when driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind you of danger ahead. You should also use them if your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction.
Category: Hazard awareness
References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 3, Highway Code: Rule 116, Highway Code: Rule 274