How long does a brake light last?

Properly working headlights on your vehicle are important when driving on busy roads. Make sure other motorists can see you and what you are doing to avoid the risk of an accident. Most of the accidents on the road today are happy due to braking related problems. The brake lights on your vehicle help alert the vehicles around you that you are applying the brakes on your vehicle. By giving them this early warning, you can avoid them running into you. The brake lights on your car only come on when you press the brake pedal in the car.

The number of brake lights on your vehicle may vary by make and model. Moisture that can get into the brake light housing can be very problematic. Make sure the housing your bulbs are in is airtight and free of leaks, this can help reduce the amount of repair work you'll have to do. Typically, a lamp will last about a year before the filament inside it breaks. There are a number of light bulbs on the market that advertise that they have a longer lifespan. Purchasing a suitable replacement lamp will require some research, but the time spent will be well worth it.

Driving without properly functioning brake lights is dangerous and can result in a fine. Taking the time to regularly inspect all of the bulbs in your vehicle will help you find and fix any problems you're having. Here are some warning signs you may notice if you have a defective brake light.

• The light only works sometimes
• The control lamp of a bulb on a combination of devices burns
• Light won't work at all

Without functional brake lights for too long can create many problems. If you do not know how to replace a defective brake light bulb, then a professional mechanic can replace the brake light bulb immediately.