Is your car’s dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree? Well, stop driving and call your mechanic ASAP! Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge about car dashboard symbols and their meanings.
If you are new to driving a vehicle, you might have wondered what the lights on your dashboard mean at some point. Almost all modern cars have dashboards with a set of symbols that light up in red, orange, or green. These are called warning lights, and they are your car’s way of communicating with you. While most of these symbols are self-explanatory, some of them are confusing and even downright funny!
Ignoring these warning lights can often lead to trouble. If you have a flashing light on your car dashboard, it means that one or several essential components in your car are either activated, deactivated, malfunctioning, or need replacing. And if your dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, the chances are you will end up being stranded on the side of a busy road.
Whether you are a beginner or a pro at driving, it is essential to know what these warning lights mean. Here’s a simple quiz to test your knowledge about the various car dashboard symbols and their meanings.
Don’t travel with beach balls
Airbag malfunction
Vision obscured by bubble gum
Airbag deactivated
Winking robots ahead
Poor battery health
EV mode activated
Did you forget your Nintendo joystick?
It’s time for your workout
Alabama Black Snakes fan
Antilock braking system
Absolutely bonkers speed
It’s time for a swim
Don’t throw your dog in the water
Your cactus needs watering
Temperature warning
No passengers allowed
Time to read an oversized book
Seatbelt warning
Watch out! Ninja warrior ahead
YES!
The Last Airbender
Brake system warning light
Your Roomba is malfunctioning
Check me out, I’m a yellow submarine!
Check engine light
Have you closed all the taps at home?
Broken water pump
Turn on sprinklers at home
Fold your umbrella before entering
Windscreen washer activated
It’s time for candy cane!
Don’t drop your baby!
Time to stir the pot
Entering a tunnel
Tyre pressure warning
The kettle is on
Low engine oil
Fuel economy mode
Apply grease
Congratulations if you got all of them right!!!
Why it’s important to know about car dashboard symbols and meanings
Getting behind the wheel is like diving into a novel, and your car’s dashboard symbols become the intriguing characters whispering their tales. As you navigate the roads, your car communicates with a secret language of symbols, each flashing light or icon having a unique story to tell. It’s a dashboard drama, and understanding these symbols is the key to unveiling the narrative your car is sharing. From the enigmatic check engine light to the friendly fuel gauge, each symbol holds a clue, and decoding them transforms your drive into a captivating exploration. That’s why you need to be aware of what your car is trying to tell you through the dashboard’s cryptic messages.
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Renée Martin is a travel and car expert who focuses on road and air travel in the U.S. For the past 6 years, she’s been helping make driving and trip planning easier and budget-friendly for everyday travelers.
