When to Use Position Lamps?

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Position lamps are used during nighttime driving to make your vehicle visible to others. Generally, in the evening when the road is still clear but the vehicles ahead and behind start to become slightly indistinct, you should consider switching on the position lamps. Here is some additional information: 1. The difference between position lamps and hazard warning lights: Many people mistake hazard warning lights for position lamps. Hazard warning lights are yellow and flash to alert all directions in emergency situations. Position lamps are red and remain steadily lit to indicate the width of the vehicle in dim conditions. 2. The function of position lamps: Position lamps automatically turn on whenever the vehicle's lights are activated. At the rear of the vehicle, small cars have one on each side, while larger vehicles may have several. They should be turned on when it's not completely dark yet, to indicate the vehicle's width and alert other drivers and vehicles behind. Position lamps are used during evening driving to help other drivers judge the size and width of the vehicle ahead.