What is the purpose of hazard lights?

Hazard lights serve the important function of indicating that a vehicle is either stopped or experiencing trouble on the road. When activated, these lights emit a flashing signal that alerts other drivers to the presence of a vehicle that may pose a hazard, allowing them to take necessary precautions. By using hazard lights, you communicate to other road users that your vehicle is not moving as expected, which enhances safety and helps prevent accidents.

The other options do not accurately represent the primary function of hazard lights; while signaling for a turn, lane changes, or drawing attention may be relevant in certain contexts, they are not the designated purpose of hazard lights.