You should only flash your headlights to let other drivers know you’re there. This is rule 110 of the Highway Code. The rule states: Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not use your headlights to convey any other message, or to intimidate other road users.

Yes, the turn signals are on the bumper. Parking lights on the side. If bumper lights were flashing the might be a problem with the hazard light wiring. This would typically be the only way both lights could flash at the same time.

The most likely cause for the multiple and erratic electrical issues is a shorted wiring harness, these will effect multiple systems and cause this type of issues. For the vehicle not shifting out of first gear, common faults are shift solenoids, low transmission fluid, or wiring harness faults.

The parking lights of some cars use the same bulbs as the blinkers that are sometimes used along with the headlights. In modern vehicles, it’s not possible to switch on parking lights on only one side. These remain switched on as long as the car’s engine is running, making parking lights redundant.

When your car is static, with your sidelights switched on, these become your parking lights. Some newer cars also have daytime running lights (DRLs) which are activated as soon as you switch on the ignition, and remain lit at any time when the sidelights aren’t in use and until you turn the ignition off.

Main Causes of Parking Lights Stay On: Parking lights malfunction switch, running light switch, light sensor, grounded wire, bad relay etc.

The Functioning of parking lights does not depend on whether your car is off/on. Just behind the steering rim, you can see the switch that will let the Parking lights On/Off. Parking Lights Stay On When Car Is Off!

Parking lights are located at the front and back of your vehicles; they are white or amber in the front and red on the back. All of them must be visible for 500 ft. It is never legal to drive with your parking lights on; they are only to be used during parking.

Parking lights are another light on the front of a vehicle. They can be mounted in the front bumper, the grille, or to the body itself. Sometimes parking lights flash when you flick the turn signal switch on the steering column, sometimes they light up with the headlights, and sometimes they do both.

If you are using only one light, such as the one in roof that lights up the interior, your might be able to leave in on for two days, and still start the car. If your battery is old and about worn out, the parking lights may discharge it enough in five or ten minutes so that the car won’t start.

How long does it take to drain a car battery with lights on? Your average car battery has between 60 and 100 amp-hours of capacity. So, the time until the battery is completely drained is theoretically between 4.8 and 8 hours.

Explanation: When parking at night, park in the direction of the traffic. This will enable other road users to see the reflectors on the rear of your vehicle. Use your parking lights if the speed limit is over 30 mph.

Parking in fog. It is especially dangerous to park on the road in fog. If it is unavoidable, leave your parking lights or sidelights on.

Explanation: If you have a garage, use it. Your vehicle is less likely to be a victim of car crime if it’s in a garage. Also, in winter, the windows will be kept free from ice and snow.

Rule 248 of the Highway Code states: ‘”You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space.” This is because your rear light reflectors would not be seen by fast traffic approaching from behind – increasing the risk of an accident.