I have seen many cars (in the UK) with only one brake light turn on at the back when they slow down. Is it true that some cars are now being made so that they have only one brake light for safety issues (i.e at night so that the brake light can be distinguished from the normal red night lights at the back?)
2007-11-22 08:18:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Not that I know of, that would be weird since we are so used to two.
2007-11-22 08:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by bigandbadforever69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Brake lights are brighter than regular running lights (tail lights) and it is normally not a problem for people following to distinguish between the two.
The only time it does become a problem is when the fool driving the car ahead is one of those MORONS who drives with one foot on the brake pedal all the time. The slightest pressure on the brake pedal activates the brake lights, and the person behind can't tell if you have actually applied your brakes to slow down or if you're just totally stupid.
2007-11-23 02:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid that usually this is because the vehicle has not been properly maintained.
Some vehicles have a centrally placed third light that comes on only as a brake light, but the other lights are supposed to get stronger at the same time.
2007-11-22 08:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The norm in the U.S. is Three brake lights, one on each side and one in the center of the vehicle. This light is usually placed high enough to be seen a few cars back.
2007-11-22 09:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by shelbys_rule 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that's not the case it's just people don't check their lights often enough to make sure they are all working.
2007-11-22 08:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by Meggan's Mum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-11-22 08:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by BC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋