Cars Worksheet for Adults (Age 54) — Automotive Basics, Maintenance & Safety

Instructions

Complete the three sections below to test your automotive knowledge, from classic slogans to common car care. Good luck!

Part 1: Match the Slogan

Match the famous automotive advertising slogan on the left with the correct car brand on the right. Write the corresponding letter in the blank space provided.

Part 2: Dashboard Diagnostics

Your car uses symbols to communicate important information. Based on the description of the dashboard warning light, what is the car trying to tell you?

1. A symbol that looks like an old-fashioned oil can with a drip coming from its spout illuminates.

What does this light typically indicate?

2. You see a light that looks like a thermometer floating on wavy lines.

What is this warning you about?

3. A symbol shaped like a car battery with a '+' and a '-' sign lights up on your dash.

Which system most likely needs attention?

4. You see an exclamation point inside a circle, which is itself inside a set of parentheses: (!)

This light is most commonly associated with what system?

Part 3: Automotive Anagrams

Unscramble the letters below to reveal the names of well-known car makes and models.

1. TAYOTO

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2. BRUUSA

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3. GUMSNAT

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4. LVOOV

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5. CRIB UK

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6. REPROACHS

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Answer Key

Part 1: Match the Slogan

1. D. BMW
2. E. Ford
3. A. Chevrolet
4. B. Lexus
5. C. Mazda

Part 2: Dashboard Diagnostics

1. Low engine oil pressure.
2. The engine coolant temperature is too high (the engine is overheating).
3. The vehicle's charging system or battery.
4. The brake system (e.g., parking brake is on, low brake fluid).

Part 3: Automotive Anagrams

1. TOYOTA
2. SUBARU
3. MUSTANG
4. VOLVO
5. BUICK
6. PORSCHE