What is the front part of the car cabin called?
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Front console, referred to as 'front console' in English. The front console includes the instrument panel, known as 'dashboard' in English. It is not the center console, which is located to the right of the steering wheel, in the middle part of the cockpit. The front control panel, apart from driving controls, usually houses comfort and entertainment devices such as air conditioning and audio systems on the center console. Car center console: This is the area that controls the car's air conditioning, audio, and other comfort and entertainment devices. The car center console includes the central control door lock system, allowing the driver to control all door switches and window lift systems. The central control door lock system mainly has three functions: central control, speed control, and individual control. The driver can control all door locks, and when the vehicle reaches a certain speed, the doors automatically lock. Other doors have independent switches for individual control. The car center console also includes the central control panel, which houses various vehicle controllers like the audio control panel.
I've been driving for over a decade. We regular car owners usually call the front area of the driver's compartment the dashboard, but strictly speaking, the dashboard mainly houses the speedometer and fuel gauge, while the middle section is often referred to as the center console. During daily driving, I rely on it to check my speed to avoid speeding or to see if the engine light is on, which directly affects driving safety. Some newer models have integrated the center screen with the dashboard into a full LCD display, which looks cooler and is easier to operate. Thinking back to when I first learned to drive, the old-style dashboard had clear analog needles but simple functions. Now, the trend toward smart technology has made the front panel more user-friendly, with features like voice control for music and temperature adjustment. However, it can be quite annoying if the screen freezes, so I recommend regular maintenance. Overall, I consider it the 'eyes' of driving—absolutely indispensable.
