Take the quiz and see whether you can identify your car dashboard warning lights…
We learn how to drive, repeat the mantra ‘mirror, signal, manoeuvre’ and understand what road signs mean. But how many drivers recognize their car dashboard warning lights?
As automobile technology grows, so do the wide variety of lights discovered on dashboard displays. With new warning symbols and reminder symbols coming out each and every year, it can be a little hard to keep up.
When Driveronroad.com surveyed more than 3000 drivers, earlier this month, only 27 per cent said they could right away identify a warning light. Another 35 per cent checked their car’s handbook, and 21 per cent took their car to a garage for help in understanding what the trouble was. Some even admitted to phoning a friend, an approach that could easily result in a dodgy diagnosis.
It’s important to heed any warning flagging up by car dashboard warning lights. Typically, they give drivers the chance to have a mechanical or electrical problem investigated and repaired by a garage, before it becomes serious adequate to cause lasting damage to a car.
- Question of
What might this symbol represent?
- Brakes
- Oil
- Water
- Door latch
- Question of
What is this dashboard symbol called?
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
- Temperature Warning
- Turn Signal Indicator
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Question of
What does this symbol mean?
- It means I have three wishes.
- It indicates that I need gas.
- It means the car’s oil pressure is low.
- It means that my car needs transmission fluid.
- Question of
What is this symbol reminding you to do?
- It’s a service reminder.
- It’s a reminder to get gas.
- It’s a reminder to wear pants.
- It’s a reminder to fasten my seat belt.
- Question of
Which dashboard symbol is pictured here?
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Service Reminder Indicator
- High Beam Indicator
- Question of
What is the correct name for this symbol?
- Rainy Day Light
- Rear Light Indicator
- Master Warning Light
- Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicator
- Question of
What important car system is this symbol telling you to check?
- Cooling system
- Air Conditioning
- Power steering
- Electrical system
- Question of
What is the name of this symbol?
- Clogged Air Filter Indicator
- Mr. Robot Man
- Message Indicator Symbol
- Transmission Temperature Indicator
- Question of
What is the name for this traction-related dashboard symbol?
- Daytime Headlamps On
- Stability Control Off Indicator
- Air Conditioning Malfunction Indicator
- Passenger Air Bag Off
- Question of
What does this dashboard symbol tell you?
- It’s telling me I’ll have a bright idea.
- It’s telling me to wear sunglasses.
- It’s telling me that I have a headlamp out.
- It’s telling me to service my electrical system.
- Question of
Can you name the symbol pictured here?
- Low Engine Coolant Indicator
- Low Transmission Fluid Indicator
- Empty Gas Tank Indicator
- Low Brake Fluid Indicator Symbol
- Question of
Which of your car’s systems does this symbol relate to?
- Cooling
- Electrical
- Tires
- Fuel
- Question of
Which name would you give this symbol?
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Runway Ahead Warning
- Oncoming Traffic Warning
- Parking Brake Indicator
- Question of
Which symbol might you see on a chilly, autumn morning?
- Side Airbag Off Indicator
- Frost Warning Indicator
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Symbol
- Parking Brake Engaged Symbol
- Question of
Which dashboard symbol reminds you to shift?
- Gearshift Warning
- Revs Indicator
- Clutch Light
- Upshift Indicator
- Question of
What part of the car is this symbol saying needs attention?
- Fuel system
- Charging system
- Transmission system
- Brake system
- Question of
What would you name this symbol?
- Service Reminder Indicator
- System Response Signal
- Turn Signal Indicator
- Low Tire Pressure Light
- Question of
What does this symbol let you know that you are using?
- Air conditioning
- Overhead lights
- Rear Back Up Camera
- High beam headlights
- Question of
What is the proper name for this dashboard symbol?
- Back Light Sparkle
- Rear Back Up Lights On Indicator
- Rear Windshield Wiper Indicator
- Tail or Rear Light Out Symbol
- Question of
What does this symbol indicate?
- Low engine coolant
- Low tire pressure
- Low fuel
- Low brake fluid
