@Cliffjumper24 That's a good idea, I'll remember that whenever I'm on my bike. I'm not usually bothered if there's only one light out, but I'll try to tell a motorist if they have forgotten to switch them on, for obvious reasons :P
I've told maybe 10 people over the years that they have major light failures, 99% of them had no idea they were out. One had ALL lights on the rear non-operational, I told them and they couldn't thank me enough.
@yorky2010 Wow, yeah, I think they would want to know about that. I'm used to seeing a bulb out on some cars, but sometimes I see worse... Once I was in very thick fog and someone only had their numberplate light working... everyone else had rear lights and rear fog light/s on...
Huh, interesting. I definitely think that everyone should go around their car every week, just to see if all their lights are working. Especially taxis, pizza delivery cars, and other cars that drive a lot. One day at school, I was bored at lunch so I decided to check all my lights. Turned out my left rear turn signal was out. Five minutes after school, I bought a new bulb and fixed it. You never know when a bulb is gonna go out.
@airbusandmustangR Yeah, that's a good idea. I see a lot of cars with at least one light out... I don't know how people can drive with only one headlight at night though...
@Cliffjumper24 Checking every time you get in the car is a good idea, but maybe not always necessary. My freshman history teacher (who is a pilot) checks his oil every time he gets in the car in the morning, because pilots always check the oil before flying. To check the brake lights is actually kinda easy. Just, at night, back up to a wall. Hit the brakes and the brake lights should illuminate the wall. Your reverse lights will also illuminate the wall, so you can check 'em too.
@airbusandmustangR Some cars here have one reversing light and one rear fog light, so it's pretty easy to find out if they work. Some have 2 rear fog lights, but it's still easy to check. 2 reversing lights are a bit harder to check since the car has to be in gear, unless you have a clear reflection.
As a cylist, if I see a car with a light out (and I have the chance to catch up at traffic lights, etc), I'll knock on the window and let them know.
It's important to phrase it right though, otherwise you're in danger of being seen as a ranting busybody.
My wording is "Ecuse me, I thought you should know.... you've got a brake/rear/front light out..." and then I tell them which one.
Most people thank me for letting them know.
Cliffjumper24 1 month ago
@Cliffjumper24 That's a good idea, I'll remember that whenever I'm on my bike. I'm not usually bothered if there's only one light out, but I'll try to tell a motorist if they have forgotten to switch them on, for obvious reasons :P
04smallmj 1 month ago
I've told maybe 10 people over the years that they have major light failures, 99% of them had no idea they were out. One had ALL lights on the rear non-operational, I told them and they couldn't thank me enough.
yorky2010 1 month ago
@yorky2010 Wow, yeah, I think they would want to know about that. I'm used to seeing a bulb out on some cars, but sometimes I see worse... Once I was in very thick fog and someone only had their numberplate light working... everyone else had rear lights and rear fog light/s on...
04smallmj 1 month ago
Huh, interesting. I definitely think that everyone should go around their car every week, just to see if all their lights are working. Especially taxis, pizza delivery cars, and other cars that drive a lot. One day at school, I was bored at lunch so I decided to check all my lights. Turned out my left rear turn signal was out. Five minutes after school, I bought a new bulb and fixed it. You never know when a bulb is gonna go out.
airbusandmustangR 1 month ago
@airbusandmustangR Yeah, that's a good idea. I see a lot of cars with at least one light out... I don't know how people can drive with only one headlight at night though...
04smallmj 1 month ago
@airbusandmustangR In theory, you should do such a check every time you get into the car. Few people do though because it's not always practical. :)
The hardest one to check is brake lights, because the only time they work is when your foot is on the pedal!!
Cliffjumper24 1 month ago
@Cliffjumper24 Checking every time you get in the car is a good idea, but maybe not always necessary. My freshman history teacher (who is a pilot) checks his oil every time he gets in the car in the morning, because pilots always check the oil before flying. To check the brake lights is actually kinda easy. Just, at night, back up to a wall. Hit the brakes and the brake lights should illuminate the wall. Your reverse lights will also illuminate the wall, so you can check 'em too.
airbusandmustangR 1 month ago
@airbusandmustangR Some cars here have one reversing light and one rear fog light, so it's pretty easy to find out if they work. Some have 2 rear fog lights, but it's still easy to check. 2 reversing lights are a bit harder to check since the car has to be in gear, unless you have a clear reflection.
04smallmj 1 month ago
That Mitsubishi behind the taxi even had a brake light out on the right side.
carman81usa 1 month ago
@carman81usa Yeah LOL. I thought someone would notice it, vehicle defects everywhere!
04smallmj 1 month ago
The cops must have knocked it out so they can later pull him over someday for having a tail light out.
WickedWings07 1 month ago
@WickedWings07 Haha, I would love to see a taxi being pulled over :D
04smallmj 1 month ago