Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Have your emergency brake on.
Are changing lanes.
Are slowing down or stopping.
Are making a turn.
Explanation

Brake lights illuminate when a driver applies the brakes, indicating to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down or coming to a stop. These lights become brighter when the brakes are engaged, serving as a visual signal to alert other motorists of the driver's intention to decelerate or come to a stop.

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