The taillight, also known as tail lamp, rear lamp or stop lamp, is found at the rear end of the car. It usually emits red light when the brake is stepped on, thereby warning the vehicle at the back that the car would stop. This gives the driver of the following car time to slow down so as not to bump into the preceding car. Tail lamps consist of lens and frames called the tail lamp bezel or tail light frame. They are mounted on the rear fender, thus they are also called rear lamps. The plastic covering the taillight is called taillight lens, which may come in various shades. Most vintage cars have glass tail light covers, which also come in several colors matching the car giving it a monochromatic effect. These specialty lenses enhance the car’s style while adding safety to the driver and the passengers. Some have wire covering fixed over the lenses for protection and added tough and trendy look. Latest models of cars use clear bulbs and red reflector instead of clear rear lamps that use red taillight bulb.
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