Tripping the light fantastic

TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY is the most recognizable marker lights in a Volvo. Since a car’s rear end is one of the more critical accident flash points, the Volvo TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY is developed along with the Swedish automaker’s safety concept cars. Composed of primary rear lights for greater road visibility, and hazard lights that indicate whether the car is braking, turning left or right, or pulling over, the Volvo TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY is more than just eye candies. They make the car stand out when visibility is low, at night or under an inclement weather.

The Volvo TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY is electrically operated, with the individual lights on different circuits as a fail-safe to series circuit break. In the event that one of the lights becomes busted or the circuit is broken, the whole assembly is not affected and the Volvo is still equipped with the remaining good rear lights. There are two types of light system in the Volvo TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. The primary rear lights are equipped with low-beam lamps capable of producing a diffused pool of light. Low-beam lamps, unlike those used in head lights, cast the light downward or at the flanks of the lamp, resulting in visibility without glare.

Chief parts of the safety light features of the Volvo are the hazard, amber, and brake lights. Also called blinkers, hazard lights are blinking TAIL LIGHTS that signal to the adjacent vehicles if the car is coming to an emergency stop. Hazard lights make the Volvo better equipped when the car incurs engine problem during highway drives. A blinking TAIL LIGHT is a universally accepted code on emergency situations. They can warn that the Volvo is pulling over a shoulder, say, and the vehicles at the back can be informed and make adjustments on their driving.

Also, blinkers make the car more visible when it turns a corner. Since cornering generally requires some amount of brakes, the corresponding side of the TAIL LIGHT goes on and off to indicate where the car is turning. Blinking TAIL LIGHTS can also be used during medical emergencies. They can warn other drivers and traffic enforcers that the vehicle is on its way to the nearest hospital or medical facility. Similarly, a convoy of vehicles also uses the hazard lights to show that they are traveling in a group and must maintain their position. Blinkers are usually mounted on the lower middle portion of the rear windshield, above eye level to ensure greater visibility.

The TAIL LIGHT consists of separate bulbs, lenses, reflectors, and frames. Because TAIL LIGHTS are required to have no excessive glare, they are of the sealed-beam construction type. Like most lighting system, TAIL LIGHT bulbs need regular replacement. The TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY eventually gets busted over time, but with a bulb replacement the assembly can carry out its function all the same. Bulb replacement is relatively cheap and quick process. Periodic bulb checkup can ensure that the Volvo TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY is in good working condition. Defective or broken TAIL LIGHTS are not only illegal and invite traffic citation tickets but, not to mention, dangerous.

As part of the Volvo safety concept, the TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY is designed to reduce the risk of vehicular accidents, so make sure that the car is customarily illuminated with bright, easily distinguishable TAIL LIGHTS.