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Never Lose Sight of a Blind Spot with the Cornering Light


Topics:  Eagle Talon

Never Lose Sight of a Blind Spot with the Cornering Light

Anthony Fontanelle
January 22, 2008

It is a big hassle for drivers if they always have to second-guess where another car is moving to. Fortunately, drivers do not need to worry because cars are equipped with cornering lights that inform them the direction being taken by other cars. Cornering lights serve as a safety feature and a decorative add-on to any vehicle. They are standard auto parts in vehicles such as the Eagle Talon.

Cornering lights are small and yellow lights found at each side of a vehicle’s front and rear ends. When a car turns to the right, the right cornering lights at the front and rear areas light up. Likewise, the left cornering lights at the front and rear ends blink together when a car turns to the left. Cornering lights allow other drivers on the road know where a car is going. These lighting devices inform drivers in advance where a car is moving to. That way, drivers can adjust their vehicle’s speed and position in response to the other car’s blinking cornering lights. Aside from functioning as signaling lights, the Eagle Talon cornering lights are also a car’s hazard lights. The driver only needs to press a button to activate all four cornering lights. When all four cornering lights are blinking, other drivers are signaled to avoid that car because it may be experiencing problems such as engine malfunction or faulty brakes. Cornering lights also indicate that the person driving the vehicle is a novice. Hazard lights are also very helpful because they allow a vehicle to be more visible in hazy weather conditions such as rainy or snowy days. Cornering lights are most useful when a vehicle turning into the so-called blind spot, the area that is not visible from the driver’s seat. For the driver, the Eagle Talon cornering light illuminates the blind spot where the car is heading to. For other drivers, the cornering light signals that another car is turning into the corner. The Eagle Talon cornering light enables drivers to adjust their cars accordingly to avoid collisions.

Cornering lights also have a decorative function because they contribute to the overall look of a vehicle. It is interesting to see how these small and attractive cornering lights can improve a vehicle’s façade.

Because of its importance to vehicle and passenger safety, each Eagle Talon cornering light should always be functioning properly. When the cornering light malfunctions, it should be immediately replaced.

Source:  Amazines.com




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