Who is at fault if the brake lights are not working and a rear-end collision occurs?
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Generally, if the brake lights are not working and a rear-end collision occurs, the following vehicle is usually held responsible. Below are the scenarios: 1. First scenario for determining liability in a rear-end collision: If the leading vehicle is driving normally, and the following vehicle causes a rear-end collision due to excessive speed or lack of attention, the following vehicle bears full responsibility. 2. Second scenario for determining liability in a rear-end collision: If the leading vehicle suddenly reverses on the road, leading to a rear-end collision, the leading vehicle bears full responsibility. Forcing a reverse on the road after missing a turn often results in the following vehicle being unable to react in time, causing a collision. If the following vehicle is speeding, it can easily lead to severe damage or fatalities. The leading vehicle is fully responsible in this case. 3. Third scenario for determining liability in a rear-end collision: If the leading vehicle stalls on a slope and fails to engage the handbrake or step on the brake in time, and the following vehicle is too close, it can lead to a rolling rear-end collision. This can also happen if a novice driver improperly starts on a slope during traffic congestion, causing the vehicle to roll and collide. The leading vehicle bears full responsibility in this scenario.
