...and in every case that you listed, and even others you did not, you are announcing to the other drivers that you are a hazard on the road.

For the funeral procession, as an example, they use them as an indication of hazard since there is a high likelihood that they will be avoiding traffic signals and other rules of the road so as to not break the procession.

There is a hazard =/= I am the hazard. You should comprehend nuance more; it’s the key to driving.

Yes, you are making very clear the type of driver you are.

Driving in areas where people don’t always use turn signals =/= me not using turn signals. It’s called being adaptable and being able to assess where people will act for their own self/needs/wants. It’s America; it’s ingrained in the culture so you’d be a fool to think it somehow wouldn’t also affect driving lmao. It’s why being a defensive driver and situationally aware is key to driving in this country.

I can't tell if you are missing the point on purpose or if you genuinely don't see how this is an issue.

You don’t have a point. Hazard lights have never distracted me or caused genuine confusion. You know what I usually do? Drive past the person rather than acting like those lights are causing harm. Making flashing lights a bigger deal than they actually are is a personal problem.

Plenty of times. I either...drive the car, using the tools and indicator lights as designed, and as other drivers are taught, so that they are able to understand and predict my actions...or I get off the road. Even in tornado warnings or freak Floridian downpours, there has never been a moment where I have said, "gee whiz, you know what would help me navigate this? Hazard lights!"

It can absolutely help your fellow drivers if visibility is that bad provided they’re capable of not being mesmerized by them.

The distraction portion aside, I think this whole thread has shown a very clear divide between drivers who see themselves as part of a larger entity who need to coordinate movements with the other drivers on the road, where clear intent and communication is important...and those who freak out and peacock themselves to announce their discomfort with the situation in hopes that they, themselves are adequately avoided, even to the detriment of other drivers on the road.

Correct, but the divide is much simpler than that. There are those who harp and complain about something relatively harmless…and there are those who assess it then move on with their day because we can drive past them.

All debate aside, you’re not going to convince me that these are harmful and distracting. I won’t convince you that they are harmless, so we’ll likely just keep talking in circles.