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Automotive Lighting System Tail Lights

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Automotive Lighting System Tail Lights

Tail lights are an essential part of the automotive lighting system. They are located at the rear of the vehicle and are designed to be visible to other drivers on the road. The primary function of tail lights is to signal to other drivers when the vehicle is slowing down or stopping. Tail lights are typically made up of several components, including the lens, housing, bulbs, and wiring. The lens is usually made of red plastic and is designed to distribute the light evenly across the surface of the light. The housing is the outer shell that protects the bulb and wiring from damage. The bulbs used in tail lights are typically either incandescent or LED. Incandescent bulbs are the traditional type of bulb used in automotive lighting systems. They produce light by heating a filament inside the bulb until it glows. LED bulbs, on the other hand, use a semiconductor to produce light. They are more energy-efficient and longer-lasting than incandescent bulbs. In addition to their primary…