If the dash light turns on or blinks, it could mean the lights are malfunctioning in some way. Perhaps a fuse has blown, or the DRL relay isn't working as intended. A bad headlight switch or bulb ...

These are 10 of the most common dashboard warning lights every driver should understand. Check engine. ... Call a tow truck or else you run the risk of overheating the engine further.

The study asked 2,000 motorists to identify a number of dashboard warning symbols. It found fewer than 40% of drivers felt "quite confident" in their ability to tell what warning lights meant.