What is the navigation light on a car?
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Navigation lights on a car refer to daytime running lights, which are signal lights rather than mere decorations. The functions of car navigation lights are as follows: 1. Installed at the front of the vehicle, daytime running lights make the vehicle more noticeable during daylight hours. Their purpose is not to help the driver see the road but to ensure that oncoming and preceding vehicles are aware of the car's presence, thereby reducing the likelihood of traffic accidents. Thus, these lights are not illumination lights but signal lights; 2. Once the car is in motion, regardless of the position of the light switch, the daytime running lights remain on and generally cannot be manually turned off.
I often drive long distances in a compact car. The position lamp, also known as the parking light, is the small light that stays on when the vehicle is stationary, mainly located on both sides of the front and rear. It functions like a 'Here I am' signal light. It automatically turns on when the headlights are off or can be manually activated to prevent other vehicles from hitting you in the dark. For example, in parking lots or when resting by the roadside, it doesn't illuminate but serves as a reminder to pedestrians or other vehicles. If the bulb burns out and isn't noticed in time, it could not only result in a ticket but also pose a safety hazard. Last month, I almost got rear-ended because the light wasn't working, so I rushed to get it fixed—replacing a small bulb is cheap and quick. New cars usually come with automatic sensors, which are very convenient and worry-free.
