Can You Decode These Dashboard Symbols?

With the rapid evolution of automotive technology, the number of dashboard symbols has grown significantly. Keeping track of all these warning and notification lights can be a challenge, especially with new ones being added every year. Interestingly, research suggests that only a small fraction of drivers can identify all the symbols. Think you’re better than average?

Modern cars use over 150 dashboard lights to convey important information—from oil pressure to tire inflation. These symbols act as your car’s way of telling you what it needs or what might be wrong. But how fluent are you in this visual language? Test your understanding and perhaps pick up a few safety tips along the way.

In this quiz, you’ll be presented with a series of dashboard symbols. For each, you’ll have four possible answers to choose from. Select the one that best matches the symbol’s meaning and see how well you rank among other drivers. Ready to give it a shot? Share your score when you’re done and see how you compare!