An instrument panel, also known as a dashboard or instrument cluster

An instrument panel, also known as a dashboard or instrument cluster, is a collection of gauges, indicators, and controls located in front of the driver of a vehicle, aircraft, or other machine. Its purpose is to provide the operator with critical information about the vehicle's performance and status.
In a typical automobile, the instrument panel may include gauges for speed, RPM, fuel level, engine temperature, and oil pressure, as well as warning lights for various vehicle systems such as airbags, brakes, and engine check. It may also include various controls such as the steering wheel, pedals, and buttons or switches for features such as climate control, audio, and lighting.
In an aircraft, the instrument panel may include gauges and indicators for airspeed, altitude, heading, vertical speed, engine performance, and fuel quantity, as well as various switches and controls for the avionics, communication, and navigation systems.
The design and layout of an instrument panel vary depending on the vehicle or machine and its intended use. In recent years, many vehicles have moved towards digital instrument panels, which use displays instead of physical gauges to present information to the driver.
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