Can Pop-up Headlight Cars Still Be Driven on the Road?
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Currently, pop-up headlight cars are not allowed to be driven on the road, as their production has been banned in China. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. Relevant regulations: In China, automobile management is very strict, with laws and regulations restricting car designs. The playful pop-up headlight design has been prohibited due to structural issues. 2. Reasons for banning pop-up headlights in China: (1) To protect pedestrian safety, as pop-up headlights often cause parts to scatter upon impact, endangering pedestrians. (2) When a pedestrian is hit and knocked down, they may collide with the pop-up headlights again, causing secondary injuries. (3) The design structure of pop-up headlights does not conform to aerodynamics, increasing wind resistance.
Flip-up headlight cars can still be driven on the road today, but attention must be paid to annual inspections and daily maintenance. Having repaired cars for so many years, I've seen many classic cars, and the most common issue with flip-up headlight cars is aging mechanical structures, where the motor and linkage rods are prone to jamming, preventing the lights from flipping up. During annual inspections, it's essential to ensure the headlights meet brightness standards and flip up and down normally; otherwise, they won't pass. Parts are hard to find, and refurbishing them can be quite expensive, but if you truly love them, it's worth it. Driving them for leisure is fine, but be cautious on rainy days as some older models have poor sealing, leading to water ingress and fogging inside the lights. Regularly check and lubricate the mechanisms, and replace rubber parts to prevent aging—driving these cars is quite nostalgic.
