Why YSK: Your signals alert other drivers as to what you're doing; a signal bulb costs a few bucks and is usually a quick and easy repair to do yourself (consult YouTube); and any place that regulates motor vehicles probably requires you to have working turn signals. So knowing when and how to replace a burned out signal bulb can save you an interaction with law enforcement.

Adding: You can diagnose which bulb is out by turning on your hazard lights and checking all four corners of your car. It'll be the one not flashing.

This is also probably a good time to check your brake lights. Put something heavy on the pedal or have a friend hold it down and check that all three brake lights illuminate. Replacing a burned out brake light is also usually pretty cheap, quick, and easy.

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[–] 50 points 2 years ago (13 children)

I sometimes back into parking spaces that are in front of a glass storefront so I can see that my brake lights are working.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 years ago (12 children)

    This is really smart. Considering tail light will get you pulled over, this can save you some pain. I never figured out a good way to check on my own. Thanks!

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago* (7 children)

    Another tip is asking literally any human.

    Edit: the instrument board should also issue a warning.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    What if Stevie Wonder is the only person around

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    One good way to make sure it isn't working

    Reminds me of that jokes about the two hunters in the woods.

    "911, what's your emergency?"

    "Help, my friend got bit by a snake, and I think he's dead!"

    "Stay calm, and check to make sure if he's actually dead."

    BLAM

    "Okay, he's definitely dead"

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago*

    Put on your emergency lights and walk around the vehicle?

    Oh for brake lights, yeah, some weight probably works best, or backing near something and seeing if it lights up, don't even need a window

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