What is a parking light?
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Parking light is a parking warning function set by the car. When the car is parked on the roadside, the left parking light keeps flashing. This function is mainly used to remind passing vehicles to avoid collisions at night. Most models operate by turning the turn signal to the side that needs to be lit when the car is parked and turned off, and then getting off and locking the car. Some brands have special buttons for roadside parking lights. The power consumption of roadside parking lights is very low, and parking overnight will not cause battery drain. Car lights are related to driving safety, so it is important to check the lights regularly. Checking the exterior light bulbs for burnout is an extremely quick and simple task.
Parking lights are the small lights turned on when a car is parked by the roadside. They are usually located within the front and rear headlight clusters, with relatively low brightness. However, they are particularly useful at night or in foggy conditions, allowing vehicles behind to spot your car from a distance and avoid collisions. I remember when I drove my old car, I once parked by a village road without turning on the parking lights and was nearly hit by a tractor. Since then, I’ve made it a habit to turn them on before getting out. Some countries legally require them to be on at night, with fines for non-compliance. Although regulations here are more lenient, it’s still advisable to use them for safety. Operating them is simple—there’s usually a dedicated switch near the steering wheel, and they stay on for a while even after removing the key. The battery drain is minimal, so no need to worry about draining it.
