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

Mastering the Commute: Road Safety & Traffic Tips · Jan 22, 2026 · 8m

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

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