Which of the following is a typical indicator light?

• A. The trip meter is shown only on digital displays
• B. High beam indicator light is one of the indicator lights
• C. The tachometer is the only indicator light
• D. Mirrors have their own indicator light

Answer: (B)

Indicator lights on a motorcycle are the small dashboard lamps that show when a specific function is active or a condition is present. The high beam indicator light is a classic example because it lights up on the instrument panel whenever the bright headlights are engaged, giving you and others a quick, at-a-glance signal about headlight use. This kind of light is there to communicate status clearly and instantly.

By contrast, a trip meter is just a digital readout of distance, not a status signal; the tachometer is a gauge showing engine RPM, not an indicator lamp; and mirrors typically don’t have their own indicator lights on the dashboard in the standard setup. So the high beam indicator light best fits the idea of a typical indicator light.