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Brake lights became standard in the 1920s — finally, a polite heads-up before your coffee goes airborne.

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As cars became faster and roads busier, simple hand signals weren’t enough for communication. Brake lights emerged to warn drivers behind that a vehicle was slowing, and over time they became standard safety equipment.

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Brake lights became standard in the 1920s — finally, a polite heads-up before your coffee goes airborne. | SmartAss Facts