Question

what am i? answer each riddle below about an indicator, control, or device on a vehicle. 1. i am used to control the direction of the front wheels. when i am turned right, the car moves to the right. when i am turned left, the car turns left. what am i? 2. i am usually located on the steering column. the engine will not start unless i am turned to the \on\ position. what am i? 3. i am used to slow or stop a vehicle. if you tap me lightly, the brake light will flash. what am i? 4. i am used to control the speed of a vehicle. what am i? 5. i warn you if the vehicles electrical system is in trouble. what am i? 6. i remind you to release the parking brake. i also warn you that part or all of the brake system is not working properly. what am i? 7. i show you the number of miles a vehicle has been driven. what am i? 8. i warn you if the coolant in the engine gets too hot. what am i? 9. i warn you when the engine oil is not circulating at the correct pressure. what am i? 10. in a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you move me to choose forward or reverse gears. what am i? 11. in a vehicle with a manual transmission, i am to the left of the foot - brake pedal. you push me down when shifting gears. what am i? 12. if i am fitted properly, i help you avoid hitting the inside of the vehicle during a sudden stop of collision. what am i? 13. i am a padded device on the backs of front seats. i help reduce whiplash injuries if your vehicle is struck from the rear. what am i? 14. when i am on, all turn - signal lights flash at the same time. i warn others that your vehicle is a hazard or that you are in trouble. what am i? 15. i let you view what is coming from the rear of your vehicle. my adjustment should be checked before you drive. what am i?

Explanation:

1. The steering wheel controls the direction of front - wheels.
2. The ignition switch on the steering column must be in the "On" position for the engine to start.
3. The brake pedal is used to slow or stop a vehicle and tapping it lights the brake light.
4. The accelerator (gas pedal) controls vehicle speed.
5. The electrical - system warning light alerts about electrical system issues.
6. The brake warning light reminds to release parking brake and warns of brake - system problems.
7. The odometer shows the number of miles a vehicle has been driven.
8. The coolant temperature warning light warns if the engine coolant is too hot.
9. The oil - pressure warning light warns when engine oil is not circulating at the correct pressure.
10. The gear - shift lever is used to choose forward or reverse gears in an automatic transmission vehicle.
11. The clutch pedal is to the left of the foot - brake pedal in a manual transmission vehicle and is pushed when shifting gears.
12. The seat belt helps avoid hitting the inside of the vehicle during sudden stops or collisions.
13. The head restraint on the backs of front seats helps reduce whiplash injuries.
14. The hazard - warning switch, when on, makes all turn - signal lights flash.
15. The rear - view mirror allows viewing of what is coming from the rear of the vehicle.

Answer:

1. Steering wheel
2. Ignition switch
3. Brake pedal
4. Accelerator (Gas pedal)
5. Electrical - system warning light
6. Brake warning light
7. Odometer
8. Coolant temperature warning light
9. Oil - pressure warning light
10. Gear - shift lever
11. Clutch pedal
12. Seat belt
13. Head restraint
14. Hazard - warning switch
15. Rear - view mirror