VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM

Introduction

The lighting system of an automobile comprises of various lighting and signaling devices or components fixed to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. Automobile lighting system has multiple uses and functions, which are:

It provides illumination for the driver of a vehicle to drive safely in dark. Secondly, automobile lights enhance the visibility of an automobile. Thirdly, automobile lights act as the warning signals. They showcase information about the presence, position,

size, speed and direction of an automotive

Components of Automobile Lighting System

Auxiliary Lights:Auxiliary Lights are the devices, which are exclusively created to offer long range illumination forward of the vehicle that improves and increases the visibility of distant objects in the night. These lights are fitted just above the bumper of an automobile or on its grill. These lights are used along with headlamps to enhance the visibility of various distant objects coming in contact while driving during nights. 

Headlights

These lighting devices are affixed to the front side of an automobile, whose main function is to light the road ahead of you. These lights are really powerful and have reflectors as well. Its usage is not only restricted during nights but can also be used in the foggy conditions as well. Headlights are the intrinsic parts of the vehicle, which are affixed to the header panel assembly at the front side of your automobile. These lights comprise of three basic components: reflectors, filament and special lenses that are melded closely in an airtight unit.

Tail Lights Tail Lights are the lamps, usually covered by a red or translucent body, which are installed at the rear end of an

automobile. Taillights are mounted at the backside of a vehicle and usually come in pairs. The common types of tail lights are: Signal Lights or Turn Lights: are usually yellow in color and are used for indicating whether the vehicle is

moving towards left or right. Reverse lights are installed to warn others about the backing up of the vehicle. Reverse lights switches on

automatically when the driver puts the vehicle in reverse gear. Park lights are used for warning or signaling the drivers about the presence of another vehicle at the time of

foggy, rainy or dark weather. These lights are also used as brake lights

Sidelights

Sidelights are often regarded as direction