What lights are inspected during a vehicle inspection?

[Lamar]

During a vehicle inspection, the following lights are checked: 1. Headlights, front position lights, front turn signals, front hazard warning lights, clearance lights, and towing trailer marker lights; 2. Rear position lights, rear turn signals, rear hazard warning lights, clearance lights, brake lights, rear fog lights, rear license plate lights, and reverse lights; 3. Side turn signals and side marker lights. Precautions for using vehicle lights include: 1. Turn on low beams when driving at night; 2. Do not use high beams when driving closely behind another vehicle in the same direction; 3. When passing sharp curves, slopes, arched bridges, crosswalks, or intersections without traffic lights at night, alternate between high and low beams to signal.

[JoyMarie]

I'm quite familiar with the vehicle inspection process for checking lights. They typically examine all mandatory working lights to ensure road safety and legal compliance. First and foremost are the headlights, testing whether the low and high beams switch properly, which is crucial for night driving. Turn signals are also a key focus, requiring all front, rear, left, and right indicators to flash promptly without delay or failure, so others can clearly see your turning intentions. Brake lights must illuminate when the pedal is pressed to prevent rear-end collisions. Hazard warning lights should activate both blinkers when pressed for emergency situations. Reverse lights engage when shifting into reverse gear to avoid backing into objects. Additionally, if equipped, front and rear fog lights must be checked for use in severe weather. Tail lights and license plate lights are often overlooked but critical, especially since non-functional license plate lights may result in fines. Side marker lights indicate a vehicle's outline on both small and large vehicles. I recommend developing a habit of checking all lights quarterly to avoid last-minute hassles and save time and money during inspections. After all, failing the inspection due to faulty lights can be costly, with potential additional repair expenses.

[Louis]

Last time during the vehicle inspection, the lighting check really got me nervous. They went through each item one by one: the headlights must illuminate both low and high beams, the turn signals must flash smoothly front and back, left and right, the brake lights must respond quickly, and the hazard warning lights must function when pressed. The reverse lights should automatically turn on when shifting into reverse, and if equipped, the fog lights must work both front and rear. The tail lights, license plate lights, and width indicator lights must not be missing or faulty. Every light is crucial for driving safety—for example, non-functioning brake lights could lead to rear-end collisions, and faulty turn signals make turning dangerous. Lighting issues are the most common reason for failing inspections. I think it's wise to take time for self-checks regularly, like testing the lights against a wall when parking at night, and fixing any problems early to save money and ensure peace of mind.

[DelCatherine]

All lights are checked during the vehicle inspection: the high and low beam functions of the headlights are working properly; the front and rear turn signals light up and respond quickly; the hazard warning lights activate the double flash; the brake lights illuminate when the brake is pressed; the reverse lights work when shifting into reverse gear; as well as the fog lights, tail lights, license plate lights, and position lights. These lights ensure you are visible while driving to avoid accidents. I recommend doing simple self-checks regularly to avoid costly repairs when issues arise during the inspection.