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.

Other than the road, one thing you should also pay attention to while driving is your dashboard. It shows you a lot of information about your car, some to notify you and some to give you a warning.

Having a dashboard warning light appear in your car can be a nerve-wracking experience, and this feeling of dread will only get worse if you don’t know what the light actually means. While staying on ...

The bracketed circle with the exclamation screamer is the most searched for dashboard icon. It’s possibly the most important, too. If it’s flagging, check the handbrake. Even the electronic ones.

Car Care is a twice-monthly series offering maintenance best practices and DIY tips for car owners. Dashboard warning lights work with your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system to identify various ...

Dash lights are one of the many joys of Wrangler ownership, and JKs are the most communicative Wrangler to date, but they can send you mixed signals. Of course, my disclaimer here is that your Jeep ...

Automobile dashboards have come a long way since Carl Benz invented the world's first car. Analog gauges and mechanical knobs and switches have given way to touchscreens, pushbuttons, and voice ...