i here got same experience with u too but i got 5 time who kiss my ass during waiting at traffic light.yes,my rear brake light in good condition light function so well.i just normally worry my brake light bulb will burn so fast if we continue apply whatever we fully stop,during wait at traffic light,slowin vehicle by apply brake for 5 to 7 second i think.maybe it is my habit,seldom apply brake pedal anymore if the car is fully stop,will only apply brake when need to slow or stop on last second for cornering(drift).can to saying i not like to use brake,normally play gear rather apply brake on my previous toyota car.
That why,i got hit by some stupid driver from ass,5 time from ass,i am first at traffic light function.my car fully stop,i relaese brake pedal,thenn i pull my gear from D to N finally push hand brake.relaxin,see around left or right side or back from small mirror,walau...got one toyota hilux come to me so fast,i think he will able stop at back of mine cuz traffic light red colour ok unless that driver is blind of colour.hehehe..BANGGGG...!!!accident happen my car jump to front 5 meter i think.i"m ok,i get out from car,see my ass.WALAU..!!!it totally broke my rear bumper,rear light lamp...rear bonnet.how?of cuz BALAI continue.that hilux is my biggest accident, and another 4 time is small car and a bike all happen on rain time.
nowaday,i not mind bulb light anymore as long as my wife(car) ok,i no mind to pay small money for burn brake light bulb many time rather meeet accident again.A small bulb can change situation.
But 5 people surrounding u is really not a right move to slap that person. Nowadays people dare to do a lot of things despite there are laws enforced but just no action usually taken even after reporting. Not strict enough in handling cases whereby they think is just a small matter. When it involves death baru they take action 
