Driver Safety Information From Acadiana Trooper Thomas Gossen Often in South Louisiana, our days can be filled with ongoing rain. These weather situations can create hazardous driving conditions as the rain comes pouring down. Louisiana State Police Troop I Spokesman Trooper Thomas Gossen has offered some reminders about things that we should do and things we shouldn't do when it comes to driving. Gossen says one of the problems that happens often that can be a hazard is hazard lights. He says most people may not remember that hazard lights are to be used when your vehicle is disabled, and you have pulled it to the side of the road. He says, unfortunately, some drivers will use their hazard lights while driving in traffic which can pose a traffic hazard. He tells us if someone is using their hazard lights while driving in traffic it can be difficult to judge how far away you are from that vehicle. You also may think that they have pulled over to the side of the road, when in fact, they are still in a lane of travel. He says this can lead to crashes.