Which of the listed actions should be taken in the first place when the red engine oil pressure control light goes on while driving?
Show the correct answer
Correct answer
C. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
Explanation
When the red engine oil pressure light comes on while you are driving, the first thing you do is stop the vehicle and turn off the engine - answer C. Continuing to drive at a reduced speed (A) or increasing the engine revolutions (B) only speeds up the destruction of the engine.
The red light with the oil can symbol means that oil is not reaching the bearings and shafts at the correct pressure; without lubrication the metal parts rub against each other, and after several dozen seconds the engine may seize, and the repair costs as much as a used car. The Road Traffic Act requires the vehicle to be kept in a condition that does not endanger safety, and a sudden engine seizure on the road means losing drive and power assistance. You pull over onto the shoulder, switch off the engine, check the oil level on the dipstick, and if it is normal, or the light does not go out after topping up, you call roadside assistance instead of risking further driving.
Legal basis: Art. 66 para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)