This is a question on transmission system of a motor vehicle. A good percentage of the candidates who attempted the question performed well.

The expected response are as follows:

(a)(i) The three pedals are:
Clutch, Accelerator and Brake.

(ii)The purpose of each pedal

The clutch pedal permits easy disengagement and engagement of the clutch.
The accelerator pedal controls the inflow of charge from the carburetor to the engine.
The brake pedal enables the brakes to stop the vehicle completely from moving or reduce the rate of movement as the driver wishes.

(b)The instrument panel has oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, speedometer, tachometer (rev counter), fuel gauge, clock, temperature gauge, flusher indicator, hand brake indicator etc.

Functions:

(i)Oil gauge indicates whether the oil pressure in the system is low or high
(ii)Voltmeter shows the charging of the battery or otherwise.
(iii)Speedometer shows the speed of the vehicle.
(iv)Tachometer (rev counter) indicated the speed of the engine.
(v)Fuel gauge shows the quantity of fuel in the tank.
(vi)Clock indicates the time.
(vii)Temperature gauge shows the hotness or coldness (temperature) of the engine.
(viii)Flasher indicator shows the turning direction of the vehicle.
(ix)Handbrake indicator indicates that the handbrake is not fully returned to its off position.