Your car's lights need to be functional whenever you take your car out on a ride. Riding with lights that are non-functional could cause serious accidents (whether rear or front).
And therefore, checking the car's lights is a preventative maintenance task that every single car owner must do often.
But the problem is... you can't easily tell if your car's lights are functional on your own. With a motorbike, it's possible. With a car on the other hand, you may need the help of another individual or do it on your own the "right way".
With that said, here's how to check your car's lights...
Part 1 - Indicator Lights
Turn on your car's ignition key to 'ancillaries' or 'on' mode (and not 'start mode')
Check your indicator's first by switching both sides on. Take a walk and look at the indicator from both ends (front and rear).
If it seems like the flasher on your car's panel is working but the indicators are not working, it's probably because the globe's blown.
Remove the indicator and take it to your local service center and have it replaced at the earliest. Avoid riding when the indicators aren't working (Regardless of whether it's day or night).
Switch on your headlights (after putting your car on 'ancillaries' mode)
Check the front of your vehicle for the headlights
See if one or both your headlights are out. If both your headlights aren't functional, the cause is an electrical fault. If only one of the lights is out, it's mostly because the globe is blown.
Replace the globe at the earliest (for blown globe) or take your car to the service center (in case it's an electrical fault).
Do the same for your high beam and fog lights
Use the same process for your tail-lights but with the help of someone or by studying the reflection.
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