![TIL that when dashboard lights were first used in cars they were called "idiot lights" because drivers were frustrated by the warning lights used in place of gauges, making it more difficult TIL that when dashboard lights were first used in cars they were called "idiot lights" because drivers were frustrated by the warning lights used in place of gauges, making it more difficult](https://external-preview.redd.it/_cyqBFqtJMOzHIi8EZhnHOAdCsw-rJySKYBF_Y1CCL8.jpg?auto=webp&s=9a934caf45472f810bab6b79f0cebdc5395c78c7)
TIL that when dashboard lights were first used in cars they were called "idiot lights" because drivers were frustrated by the warning lights used in place of gauges, making it more difficult
Remember when “Idiot Lights” replaced your car's gauges? The red lights told you something was wrong…. but what?
![Democrats Introduce Bill To Require Idiot Lights On Vehicle Dashboards For Outstanding Recalls - AutoSpies Auto News Democrats Introduce Bill To Require Idiot Lights On Vehicle Dashboards For Outstanding Recalls - AutoSpies Auto News](https://www.autospies.com/images/users/Agent009/main/Check-Engine-Light-Repair.jpg)
Democrats Introduce Bill To Require Idiot Lights On Vehicle Dashboards For Outstanding Recalls - AutoSpies Auto News
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