Lighting and Optical Signals

What feature distinguishes reflectors (catadioptrics) from position lights?

Question image: What feature distinguishes reflectors (catadioptrics) from position lights?
  • A They emit a more intense light
  • They emit no light of their own, they reflect light from other sources
  • C They change colour with speed
  • D They only work in daylight

Why this is the correct answer

Reflectors are non-illuminated devices: they do not emit their own light but reflect light received from other sources, such as the headlights of other vehicles.

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