What does driving with emergency lights mean?
Emergency flashers or hazard lights are activated when a driver pushes the hazard light button/switch. The lights warn other drivers of an emergency situation you may be in or that your car is parked on the side of the road. All four turn signal lights turn on when you activate your emergency flasher.
What causes a car battery light to illuminate while driving?
As you know, the alternator is responsible for keeping the battery fully charged as you are driving the vehicle. But if you have a bad alternator, then it won’t be able to keep the battery charged. This will cause the car battery light to illuminate once there is an inconsistency in the charge.
What should you do if your car shuts off while driving?
When you own a car, it is your responsibility to care for it. Many car owners seem to think a car runs on magic dust. You have to continually check oil, gas, coolant, etc., to make sure your car stays fit for a long time. Having basic knowledge about your car can help you counter a mechanical problem like your car shutting off while driving.
What causes a car to stop while driving?
The crankshaft sensor is a necessary part to make your car engine running on a lot of car models. On some car models, you do also have a camshaft position sensor, which the car uses if the camshaft sensor is faulty. In this case, a faulty crankshaft position sensor may not cause the car to stop entirely.
Why does my battery light keep coming on?
The warning light for the battery will stay on if a fault is detected in the charging system. If this occurs, there are a number of potential causes to check out when troubleshooting.
As you know, the alternator is responsible for keeping the battery fully charged as you are driving the vehicle. But if you have a bad alternator, then it won’t be able to keep the battery charged. This will cause the car battery light to illuminate once there is an inconsistency in the charge.
Why are all the dash lights coming on?
The dash lights coming on and vehicle shutting down are, most likely, related to a charging system problem. It’s fairly common for all the dash lights to come on with no alternator output, low voltage can cause unusual electrical issues.
What to do when you see police lights behind you?
If the police officer simply wanted to get past you, you can pull back into the road after the vehicle goes by. However, if they stay behind you with their lights and sirens on they are attempting to stop you for a traffic violation. Pull over to the side of the road as soon as safety allows. Remain in the vehicle.
What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?
Try to avoid driving when you are feeling drowsy. If you will be driving for a long period of time, avoid using the cruise control setting. Staying actively involved with your driving can help you stay alert. If you find yourself becoming drowsy or distracted, keep the car cool to help promote alertness.