Could you pass your driving test if you took it today? Many Americans failed: Heres why
A quarter of Americans are not certain that they’d pass their driver’s written exam if they were asked to retake it now, according to new research.A survey of 2,000 adults who drive examined how savvy respondents are about the road and their car, finding that just 40% are absolutely certain that they remember and follow all of the safety precautions they learned about when first starting to drive.When it comes to their car, respondents have spent quite a bit of time together, averaging about five years of use; one in five have held onto their vehicle for at least twice that amount of time.After having their car for so long, the average driver claims to be able to understand about 78% of the dashboard indicators and warning lights, with males feeling more confident in their ability to do so (82% vs.76%).The survey conducted by Talker Research for LIQUI MOLY put this knowledge to the test.While respondents were confident and correctly able to identify their oil pressure warning light (79%) and check engine light (64%), the test revealed that there’s certainly more to learn.Just half of those surveyed were able to correctly name the temperature warning light (51%) and 47% were able to pick out the tire pressure warning light.Across the board, respondents lack knowledge when it comes to the brake system warning light, which only 16% identified, while 40% revealed that they weren’t sure.Further, only 22% got the transmission temperature warning light correct, and another 23% confused it with the temperature warning light.“Cars are an important part of our daily lives and many of us rely on them,” said Steffen Niemietz, application engineer at LIQUI MOLY.
“To prevent further damage, you should know what to do when a warning light lights up — especially if you are not familiar with it.And that is taking the car to the workshop for a professional check as soon as possible.
Not only for the sake of your car, but for your safety, too.”When asked about th...