Comments on: Why you should always be wary of a dead bulb http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:09:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Vincent http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-725744 Vincent Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:42:27 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-725744 There's also the issue with people driving without any driving lights at night, or people driving with their highbeams on in the city. There’s also the issue with people driving without any driving lights at night, or people driving with their highbeams on in the city.

]]> By: Tim Allman http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-644771 Tim Allman Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:15:01 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-644771 I keep a full set of bulbs with me all the time so that I can replace them as needed. If visibility is poor, I want to see and to be seen. I keep a full set of bulbs with me all the time so that I can replace them as needed. If visibility is poor, I want to see and to be seen.

]]> By: catsrulz http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-636897 catsrulz Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:26:27 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-636897 Only one red light to the rear is required, so you can drive with one burnt out. Brake lights are different: technically you don't need any unless your vehicle is over 2.05m wide or 6.1m long [HTA 62(29)]. Having said that you are required to signal slowing down or stopping either by stop lamps or by an arm signal. So if you have no brake lights and you don't use an arm signal, it is an offence [HTA 142(8)] Only one red light to the rear is required, so you can drive with one burnt out. Brake lights are different: technically you don’t need any unless your vehicle is over 2.05m wide or 6.1m long [HTA 62(29)]. Having said that you are required to signal slowing down or stopping either by stop lamps or by an arm signal. So if you have no brake lights and you don’t use an arm signal, it is an offence [HTA 142(8)]

]]> By: nic http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-634836 nic Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:38:44 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-634836 When your driving on a dark rural road with one headlight. Not only is your vision cut in half. The on coming traffic could think that your vehicle is far away in the distance. That could lead to a big surprise. When your driving on a dark rural road with one headlight. Not only is your vision cut in half. The on coming traffic could think that your vehicle is far away in the distance. That could lead to a big surprise.

]]> By: Brad in Canada http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-631218 Brad in Canada Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:29:00 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-631218 It is NOT legal to drive with a tail light out and a so called fix it ticket is an OPTION with police. Particularly with the OPP up north here. It is NOT legal to drive with a tail light out and a so called fix it ticket is an OPTION with police. Particularly with the OPP up north here.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-626999 Bruce Tue, 25 Dec 2012 04:20:57 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-626999 Worse yet are the fools who drive not knowing they have to turn on the light swith to have taillights. So many cars driving around with no rear lights on Worse yet are the fools who drive not knowing they have to turn on the light swith to have taillights. So many cars driving around with no rear lights on

]]> By: catsrulz http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-626361 catsrulz Tue, 25 Dec 2012 01:30:07 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-626361 Its legal to have only one tail light. As for headlights the police have to give you 24hrs to fix it (fix it ticket) Its legal to have only one tail light. As for headlights the police have to give you 24hrs to fix it (fix it ticket)

]]> By: GeorgeNotBush http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-623860 GeorgeNotBush Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:46:05 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-623860 This time of year when it's dark much of the time, whenever you park by a store you can check the reflection in the windows to see if all your brake lights are working. The nice thing about many Subarus is that they have FIVE brake lights + plus separate amber turn lights. I can't believe that manufacturers are still allowed to sell vehicles that combine tail, brake and turn lights in a single bulb. Even my trailer has separate bulbs for each function, but it was made in Germany. This time of year when it’s dark much of the time, whenever you park by a store you can check the reflection in the windows to see if all your brake lights are working.

The nice thing about many Subarus is that they have FIVE brake lights + plus separate amber turn lights.

I can’t believe that manufacturers are still allowed to sell vehicles that combine tail, brake and turn lights in a single bulb. Even my trailer has separate bulbs for each function, but it was made in Germany.

]]> By: George Miron http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-623687 George Miron Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:20:31 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-623687 Eric Lai said: "when one bulb blows, the other often soon follows". That hasn't been my experience, and I've kept track of this for a long time. In my opinion, the life of a bulb is related to the number (and severity) of physical or electrical shocks to which it's been subjected - either due to rough handling prior to delivery to the car owner, or through hitting potholes. Of course, there are manufacturing inconsistencies as well... Eric Lai said: “when one bulb blows, the other often soon follows”. That hasn’t been my experience, and I’ve kept track of this for a long time. In my opinion, the life of a bulb is related to the number (and severity) of physical or electrical shocks to which it’s been subjected – either due to rough handling prior to delivery to the car owner, or through hitting potholes. Of course, there are manufacturing inconsistencies as well…

]]> By: Nancy http://www.wheels.ca/feature/why-you-should-always-be-wary-of-a-dead-bulb/#comment-623562 Nancy Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:13:33 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=33662#comment-623562 On my vehicle, if the cruise control isn't working, my brake lights are completely out as well! If I notice a vehicle with a light out, and I can safely do so, I make them aware of it--usually they don't know--either at a red light, or if we pull into the same parking lot, etc. It doesn't cost me anything to do this, and it may save a life. Happy and safe motoring, everyone! On my vehicle, if the cruise control isn’t working, my brake lights are completely out as well! If I notice a vehicle with a light out, and I can safely do so, I make them aware of it–usually they don’t know–either at a red light, or if we pull into the same parking lot, etc. It doesn’t cost me anything to do this, and it may save a life. Happy and safe motoring, everyone!

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