Is it not usually the big red button with the triangle on it in the middle of the dashboard in most makes of car? If not, people should be aware of where their hazard light button is in their particular make of car.
Just quoting from the INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS mate.
Wasn't having dig, yes it is usualy red with a warning triangle in the middle of the dash. But think about it would the average motorist be able to locate it without taking there eyes off the road and losing concentration for a couple of seconds? At motorway speeds while panicing and trying to remember how to deal with a situation they haven't had to deal with before those couple of seconds could be critical.
It's just my own opinion based on people bringing their cars in not knowing how to switch off their fog lamps or with electric windows not working because they didn't realise they've locked them. They're more likely to eject the cd or turn the ac on if they dont look for the hazard switch.
The institute of advanced motorists is assuming all drivers are the type who have done an advanced driving course and has practised these types of incidents (which wouldn't be a bad thing to do as part of the driving test).
thebigman