Dummy Lights: Part 2

You can learn plenty about safe driving from the Florida online traffic school, California online traffic school, Washington defensive driving class, or Texas defensive driving course. One important consideration involves knowing your car and taking care of it. This ties in with the topic we covered last time, dummy lights, which will now continue.

Brakes (including anti-lock brakes)
If the brake light (or ABS light) comes on, first check that the hand brake is not engaged (sometimes these things get stuck, too, so watch for that). If that's not the problem, then take a look at the brake fluid, and add fluid (if you have some) as necessary.

If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, you'll have to call for roadside assistance (ideally, from the cell phone you should always have with you when you drive). If the fluid level is very low or empty, it's best not to drive. Call a tow truck. If you absolutely must drive, do so carefully and slowly, with hazard lights on as necessary.

Airbag Light
Best to get them checked if this light comes on. The performance of your car won't be affected, but you may not have airbag protection in an accident.

This series concludes next time, so check back Friday.