The tail light is attached to the rear of the vehicle and is important because it illuminates the rear of the vehicle when braking to warn other drivers. The rear light lets the drivers measure the distance between you and them.
Tail light conceptThe rear tail lamps give information to drivers around you about when the vehicle is coming to a halt or turning. Some of the features that are part of the tail lamps are stop lamps and the emergency light signal. While also being a safety feature for the user, it provides a stylish look on some vehicles.
The brake lights are crucial as they warn vehicles behind you when to stop, but they also illuminate more than the rear position lamps. The brake lights range in luminous intensity from 80 to 300 candela in North America. The Emergency stop signal is a feature in case urgent braking is required. There are many hazards on the road and when you suddenly have to come to a stop the emergency light plays a key role in letting the vehicles behind you know of the incident.
Common issues with a faulty tail lightA bad tail light can lead to the brake light not working when you press on the brakes.