Some petrol, diesel and electric car owners are only just learning what a three-letter light on their car dashboard really means, with road users potentially at risk if they ever see it.

A dashboard ABS warning light is supposed to come on for a few seconds every time a vehicle is started, but if it comes on while driving it signals that the control module has conked out ...

Worryingly, an ABS light appearing on the dashboard or rev counter could be a sign of a major problem with the vehicle's system. This is because ABS may not be working correctly. The AA explained ...