DARK nights mean a return to the one-eyed monster, says the AA.
The breakdown organisation says cars with a defective driver-side front or back light can look like a motorbike from a distance making judging gaps and overtaking a real hazard - as well as increasing the risk of being hit following a breakdown.
"Checking your lights only takes seconds but could potentially save your life," says AA technical expert Chris Patience.
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