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What are 'reflectors'?

  • 14-08-2011 7:33pm
    #1
    Driver2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    Just reading through some material before my test and under 'Technical Checks' it lists everything on which you can be asked to explain a check, and one of these is 'Reflectors'.

    I've just never seen a dedicated reflector on a car. Is this something to do with the lights or does it only apply to some vehicles?

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    its like the reflectors on a bikes wheels.


  • #3
    Driver2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Driver2


    shblob wrote: »
    its like the reflectors on a bikes wheels.

    Sorry, I should have worded that better. I know what reflectors are, but I just don't know where they are on a car. Do all cars have them?

    I've always assumed the backing/inside of the lights double up as reflectors, but it sounds as if there are some 'dedicated' reflectors that serve only that purpose.


  • #4
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Most cars have reflectors in the same panel as the brakelights and reverse lights etc. Your car will almost definitely have one. its used for when a car is parked at night. - otherwise it would be difficult to see to approaching cars


  • #5
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Some cars have 2 red strips in the bumper and others have it built into the light cluster. Easiest way to find in on your car is park somewhere dark and shine a torch at the back of the car.


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