When coming up on a very slow vehicle, or stopped traffic, do you ever think to put your four way flashers on?

When coming up on a very slow vehicle, or stopped traffic, do you ever think to put your four way flashers on?
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I always do. And I appreciate it when the driver in front of me does so.
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