The hidden clue on your dashboard you may not know about

[Nereus]

Now here is something much more important than how Immigration are going to kick everybody out of the country:
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The hidden clue on your dashboard you may not know about

https://au.news.yahoo.com/hidden-clue-d ... 21430.html

If you’ve ever pulled up at a petrol station ready to refuel, only to find that your petrol cap is on the other side of the vehicle – this tip is sure to make your life a heck of a lot easier.

There is an easy way to tell what side of the car your fuel cap is on – and the best part? You don’t even have to leave your vehicle.
Hidden among dozens of icons on your dashboard is one symbol that will tell you which side to refuel on.

Conveniently located on or near your fuel gauge is a tiny picture of a petrol pump – and next to that pump is an arrow, pointing to the side of the car where the fuel cap is located.

While many may already know about the shortcut, hundreds of drivers have been enlightened by the information, which was shared in a Tweet over the weekend.

The symbol is usually located within the fuel gauge. Source: Getty

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“How long as that been there?” one man asked. “And I thought that I had been looking at fuel gauges all my life and never noticed it!”

“Wonderful info! My husband has been selling cars for 25 years, including owning his own dealership, and he has never told me this, lol! Makes me wonder if he even knows!” another Twitter user said.

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In other road news, there are calls to scrap a new rule that requires NSW drivers to slow down to 40km/h around emergency services.
The trial was meant to last 12 months but less than half-way in, the Police Union and The NRMA say it is causing unnecessary danger on our high-speed motorways.

[europtimiste]

I never noticed this arrow, but from the beginning I bought my car, I new which side is the fuel cap. Just open eyes and use brain...555

[robcar]

On all the cars I have driven over the years the 'filling' side has been indicated by which side of the pump the hose is located.

[Big Boy]

I was told of this hidden clue years ago. In my UK job I was driving upto 6 hire cars a week. Whilst the petrol pump rule is generally true, there were 2 types of vehicle that it wasn't true on. Unfortunately, I don't remember what they were now.

[HHTel]

I'd never been told this which prompted me to check my cars. My Pajero has it as stated, but my Isuzu doesn't!

[PeteC]

I can't remember any car I've driven where it wasn't on the opposite side from the driving side.

On some of these vehicles a clue is needed as to where the petrol filler door opener is, and where the opener for the hood is.

[STEVE G]

I can't remember any car I've driven where it wasn't on the opposite side from the driving side.

Traditionally, it was always that way from the days when petrol pumps were often just at the side of the road. I can remember when I was very young in the sixties, there was still one like that in the village where I lived.

[Nereus]

I can't remember any car I've driven where it wasn't on the opposite side from the driving side.

Traditionally, it was always that way from the days when petrol pumps were often just at the side of the road. I can remember when I was very young in the sixties, there was still one like that in the village where I lived.

Maybe, but traditionally the fuel filling cap was at the REAR of cars. Not so much so on trucks.

[HHTel]

I can't remember any car I've driven where it wasn't on the opposite side from the driving side.

On some of these vehicles a clue is needed as to where the petrol filler door opener is, and where the opener for the hood is.

I have two cars and the Pajero is on the near side and the other is on the offside. I wouldn't think that the petrol filler changes on the same model whether it's a left hand drive or right hand drive. But I don't know!

[Nereus]

I can't remember any car I've driven where it wasn't on the opposite side from the driving side.

On some of these vehicles a clue is needed as to where the petrol filler door opener is, and where the opener for the hood is.

I have two cars and the Pajero is on the near side and the other is on the offside. I wouldn't think that the petrol filler changes on the same model whether it's a left hand drive or right hand drive. But I don't know!

What I don't know is WTF is "offside" and bloody "near side"!

[STEVE G]

I can't remember any car I've driven where it wasn't on the opposite side from the driving side.

On some of these vehicles a clue is needed as to where the petrol filler door opener is, and where the opener for the hood is.

I have two cars and the Pajero is on the near side and the other is on the offside. I wouldn't think that the petrol filler changes on the same model whether it's a left hand drive or right hand drive. But I don't know!

What I don't know is WTF is "offside" and bloody "near side"!

This explains this archaic terminology!:
https://www.academieduello.com/news-blo ... d-a-horse/

"The horse’s left is his near side, the right his off side. We lead horses, do up their tack, and mount from the near side. Believe it or not, this all goes back to the days of wearing swords on horseback. Since a sword is usually hung from the left hip, mounting from the left means the scabbarded sword does not have to cross the horse’s back as the rider swings his leg over. Also, if you are mounting with sword in hand, your left hand is able to control the reins, and the right hand your sword, as you mount."

[HHTel]

Thanks, Steve. Didn't know the origin so thanks for teaching me.

For Nereus, the near side is the side nearest the kerb and the offside is the opposite.

[Nereus]

"The horse’s left is his near side, the right his off side.

Ok, thank you. Grew up on a farm and had my own horse, plus my late Father was a great horseman, but I have never heard that previously! But then I had a gun, not a sword, and the scabbard or holster was on the right side!

The fuel filler was at the front, and the exhaust at the rear.

[STEVE G]

The fuel filler was at the front,...

I suppose with a horse, it'll move to whichever side the fuel is!

[oakdale160]

I guess EVs have a lightening strike emblem