These symbols, often called "idiot lights," are aimed at being easy to understand. But for many drivers, young and old alike, it's not that easy.

We'll start with a dash light that isn't technically a warning light. The fog light symbol looks a lot like the one used for ...

The dashboard provides drivers with an assortment of valuable information while on the go, including the array of symbols that light up for various reasons, which often become victims of being ...

Nearly a third of U.S. drivers are unsure they can identify warning lights on their car dashboards, and about a fourth of them would keep driving after a light came on in hopes the problem would go ...

I’m pretty sure we’ve all had that moment where an unusual-looking warning symbol pops up on your car’s dashboard and you have no idea what it means. For folks that regularly wrench on cars, it’s ...

I’ve been driving for nearly two decades, however, there are some symbols on my dashboard and console that I don’t have the faintest idea what they represent—including, but definitely not limited to, ...

For safety reasons, car dashboards are equipped with indicator lights. When they light up, this could indicate a myriad of reasons ranging from small issues like a loose petrol cap or signal a more ...

CAN you tell the difference between dashboard symbols for traction control and gearbox failure? Bulb monitoring and a locked airbag? Motorists across the country are investing in the hottest hi-tech ...

Despite spending hours behind the wheel, most drivers remain clueless about certain dashboard warning symbols. One such mystery is the “boat-like” symbol that confounds 80% of drivers. Knowing what ...

“Gearbox replacements are among the most expensive repairs a driver can face, with costs typically ranging from £800 to ...

While the automotive industry is slowly but surely moving to an all-screen interior approach, the buttons and the symbols on top of them will remain an integral part of the cabin because of the ...