During a pre-trip inspection, what is the best method for checking your lights?

Question

During a pre-trip inspection, you should activate your lights, then get out of the vehicle to look at them.

Accepted Answer

Activating the lights, then exiting the vehicle to check

Answer

Parking near a mirror to look for a reflection

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Looking on the instrument panel to see if any warning lights are illuminated

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Driving in traffic and waiting for other drivers to let you know your lights are out