Vehicle Controls
The red oil-can warning light comes on while you are driving. What should you do?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: hard.
- A. Note it and book a service soon
- B. Stop safely as soon as possible and switch off the engine - do not drive further - correct
- C. Top up the oil while driving
- D. Drive slowly to the nearest garage
Explanation
A red oil pressure light means critically low oil pressure. Driving even a few hundred metres can destroy the engine. Stop immediately and switch off.
