Can You Read Your Dashboard?

The questions

All 10 questions in this quiz. Correct answers stay hidden until you finish.

1. 1

   Engine Temperature Warning

   • The AC needs a recharge
   • The engine is running hot — time to pull over
   • You're low on windshield washer fluid
   • Just a reminder to check coolant at your next service
2. 2

   Oil Pressure Warning

   • Time for your next oil change
   • Oil pressure is low — this one's serious
   • You overfilled the gas tank
   • The car is reminding you to check fluid levels
3. 3

   Battery / Charging System

   • Your phone charger isn't working
   • The car battery is dead
   • The charging system isn't working — alternator may be faulty
   • You left something plugged in overnight
4. 4

   Tire Pressure Warning

   • There's a problem with your suspension
   • One or more tires have low pressure
   • Your brake pads need replacing
   • The road ahead is bumpy
5. 5

   Check Engine Light

   • Panic immediately and pull over
   • Ignore it — it always turns out to be nothing
   • Get it checked soon — could be minor or major
   • Turn the car off and on again to reset it

Score bands

Your final score places you in one of these bands.

Backseat PassengerIs that light supposed to be on?

You know the steering wheel and the gas gauge, and that's about it. Most dashboard lights look like decorative features to you. No judgment — the passenger seat has a great view too.

Sunday DriverKnows the important ones

You can recognize the most common warning lights, but when something unusual flashes, you're reaching for the manual. Fine for daily commutes, but maybe review the booklet before a road trip.

Road-Smart DriverKnows every light

You know your car's dashboard like the back of your hand. Which light means pull over now, which can wait until next service — you've got it sorted. Your passengers feel safe with you behind the wheel.

Dashboard WhispererKnows more than the car's computer

You probably know these symbols better than your mechanic. Not only can you read every warning light, you can predict which one's about to come on before it does. Did you secretly work at a garage?

How this quiz works

Each question has one correct answer. When you finish, you get your score and can review every question with the correct answer and, where we have one, a short explanation.