RAC warns 'don't drive' if you ever see this light on dashboard

RAC warns 'don't drive' if you ever see this light on dashboard The motoring experts shared a warning for any drivers who notice the light The RAC has shared a word of warning for UK motorists who spot a certain warning light on their dashboard. Known for its automotive services, the team offered advice to drivers in a new social media post this week. Taking to Instagram and Facebook, the RAC answered a key question that motorists should know the answer to, in order to keep themselves and other road users safe. The caption said: "Red battery warning light showing on your dashboard? Nick's here to tell you what it means and when you should pull over." In the video, the RAC explained that the public had asked 'Can I still drive wth my red battery charging system light on?" In response, Nick revealed there's a clear answer. He said: "We advise not to. This indicates a fault with the charging system within the vehicle. We advise to get it checked out by one of our RAC Mobile Mechanics." There could be several causes. Nonetheless, the outcome is the same, and drivers need to take action to ensure their safety. More advice is available on the RAC website. It explains various warning lights and when drivers need to pull over. The experts said: "Dashboard warning lights illuminate when there is something wrong with your car. However, with so many different warning symbols on your dashboard, it can be difficult to know how to identify the problem or understand its importance. "The car warning lights are a series of coloured lights that indicate there might be a problem with your car. These follow a traffic light colour system: Red: indicates there is a serious, potentially dangerous issues - you should stop the car when it's safe and get it checked by a professional mechanic. "Yellow/Orange: something is wrong that needs to be checked but it's not as urgent as a red light - take extra care and get it looked at when you can. Green/White/Blue: the system is working correctly or is currently in use." The advice continues: "Has your battery warning light come on? It may indicate the battery is not charging or a fault is present. This could be due to a problem with your car’s electrical system, such as a faulty alternator, bad electrical connection or damaged cabling. The battery itself may be faulty or worn out. "You should not drive if the battery warning light is on. It may result in a break down caused by a sudden power failure. If the battery warning light has come on then you should get the car checked by a qualified mechanic as soon as possible." Once the problem has been resolved, the RAC added that it might be necessary to reset or turn off the warning lights. "After visiting a local garage or calling out a mobile mechanic, the problem should be resolved. "However, after the repair is complete – the light could remain on. It may be necessary to reset your onboard computer. This could be done by opening and closing the bonnet and then turning your vehicle on and off. "However, if it still remains on, you may need to disconnect and then reconnect your battery. In some cases, it may be that you will need to drive for a while for the car to reset itself." If the lights remain on, there may be something else affecting the vehicle. More information is available on the RAC website.