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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

51. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

Ask them to decide when it is safe to cross.
Cross separately so everyone has more space.
Let them run once the first lane is clear.
✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

52. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

Leave the selector between two positions.
Select R and release the parking brake.
Select D and press the accelerator.
✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

53. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.
The vehicle may use more fuel during the manoeuvre.
Motorway cameras may not recognise the vehicle correctly.
The speedometer may become less accurate.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

54. What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

Ignore the cycle lane if you are signalling.
Enter the cycle lane without checking behind.
Sound your horn and turn immediately.
✓ Check mirrors and blind spots carefully for cyclists.

Cyclists may be beside or behind you when you turn. Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and turn only when it is safe.

Vehicle preparing to turn across a cycle lane
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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

55. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Tighten it as much as possible.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.
Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

56. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.
The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
The airbag can be folded back into the dashboard.

A deployed airbag is a single-use safety component. After deployment, the restraint system should be professionally inspected and the airbag and any other affected components replaced or repaired as required before the system is relied upon again.

Deployed airbag inside a vehicle
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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

57. Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

Because parked vehicles have priority over cyclists.
Because the road could be slippery beside parked cars.
✓ A door may open suddenly.
To make it easier for traffic to overtake you.

A driver or passenger may open a door without seeing you. Leaving space reduces the risk of a dooring collision.

Cyclist riding beside parked cars
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

58. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

✓ Yes.
No.

Moped riders in Bosnia and Herzegovina are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

59. What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

All vehicles must drive in the centre of the lane.
✓ Less space between your vehicle, barriers, and other traffic.
Temporary lane markings no longer need to be followed.
The speed limit automatically increases.

Narrow lanes leave less room for error. Keep a steady position, avoid drifting toward barriers or nearby vehicles, and reduce speed if necessary.

Narrow traffic lanes through roadworks
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Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

60. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.
Vehicles require more engine power on bridges.
Vehicles automatically accelerate on bridges.
Steering works less effectively above water.

Bridges are often open and exposed, allowing strong winds to affect vehicles more suddenly.

Exposed bridge in strong wind
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What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

61. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

Release it completely.
✓ Apply it securely.
Apply it only on a slope.
Leave it partly applied.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

62. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

✓ They can provide less grip than the surrounding road.
They can cause the tyre pressure to rise suddenly.
They can prevent the indicators from working.
They can make the brakes overheat.

Wet painted road markings can provide less grip than the surrounding road surface. Ride smoothly over them and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering that could cause the tyres to lose grip.

Motorcycle approaching wet painted road markings
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Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

63. Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

To prevent your headlights from overheating.
✓ You need enough space to react if traffic slows or stops.
Because tunnels usually have a poor road surface.
To make it easier for other vehicles to overtake.

Limited space and visibility can make incidents inside tunnels especially dangerous. A safe gap gives you more time to react.

Gap between vehicles travelling through a tunnel
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Are headlights required during the day in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

64. Are headlights required during the day in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

No.
✓ Yes.

Drivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are generally required to use daytime running lights or dipped headlights during the day.

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

65. Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

✓ Motorcycles can slow down quickly and are more vulnerable.
Motorcyclists cannot see vehicles directly behind them.
Motorcycles always travel more slowly than cars.
Motorcycles need less space to stop than cars.

Motorcyclists are more exposed than car drivers. Extra following distance gives you more time to react safely.

Following distance behind a motorcycle
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

66. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.
The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
The brakes will automatically cool while being used.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

67. What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

✓ Press the clutch pedal fully.
Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
Press the accelerator pedal fully.

Pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission so that another gear can be selected. After changing gear, the clutch should be released smoothly.

Clutch operation when changing gear in a manual vehicle
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

68. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
Because it can disable the cruise control system.
Because it can cause road rage.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

69. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

To provide a place where vehicles may stop temporarily.
To separate pedestrians from cyclists along the road.
To allow pedestrians to cross without checking traffic.
✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.

Pedestrian crossings provide a designated place where people can safely cross the road.

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

70. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.
Start the engine and move the vehicle immediately.
Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

71. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Door open.
✓ Seat belt not fastened.
Airbag-system warning.

This symbol is a seat-belt reminder. It indicates that the driver or another detected occupant has not fastened their seat belt.

Seat-belt reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

72. What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

Release the clutch suddenly.
Press the accelerator fully.
Push the lever harder until the gear engages.
✓ Avoid forcing the gear lever.

If a gear does not engage easily, do not force the gear lever. Make sure the clutch is fully pressed and the vehicle's speed is suitable for the gear before trying again.

Operating a manual gear lever without forcing it
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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

73. What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

Assume they will hear you approaching.
Pass closely if there is not enough room.
Use your bell and keep the same speed.
✓ Slow down, give warning, and leave enough space.

Pedestrians may change direction unexpectedly. A warning and safe passing distance reduce the risk of a collision.

Cyclist passing pedestrians on a shared path
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

74. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake pads worn.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Parking brake applied.
Power-steering fault.

This symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. It should normally go out when the parking brake is fully released.

Parking-brake indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

75. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

They can increase the motorcycle's braking power.
They can make the tyres overheat.
✓ They can provide much less grip than the surrounding road.
They can make the suspension become stiffer.

Wet metal surfaces, such as drain or inspection covers, can provide much less grip than the surrounding road. Cross them smoothly, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering.

Wet metal cover in a motorcycle's path
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

76. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Red border with yellow background.
Black border with yellow background.
Blue border with white background.
✓ Red border with white background.

Most warning signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina have a red border with a white background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

77. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To increase stopping distance.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.
To keep the windscreen clearer.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

78. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Oil-pressure warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
✓ Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

79. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Lane-departure warning.
✓ Forward-collision warning.
Adaptive cruise control.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

80. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

Yes, if you also drink some water.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

81. When should you fasten your seat belt?

Only on long journeys.
✓ Before the vehicle starts moving.
After joining traffic.
Only when traffic is heavy.

Fasten your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving and keep it fastened throughout the journey. Make sure your passengers are also safely seated and properly restrained.

Fastening a seat belt before setting off
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

82. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
Signal and turn without checking behind.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

83. What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

21 years.
16 years.
✓ 18 years.
19 years.

The minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 18 years.

Minimum age for obtaining a car driving licence
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How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

84. How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

✓ At a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as practical.
While braking firmly on the rails.
At a very shallow angle alongside the rails.
By accelerating hard as the front wheel reaches the rail.

Rails can be slippery and can catch a motorcycle tyre, especially when wet. Cross them at a sufficiently large angle, as close to perpendicular as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing.

Motorcycle crossing rails in the road
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

85. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.
Follow the vehicle ahead more closely for guidance.
Use quick steering corrections if the vehicle starts to slide.
✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

Vehicle travelling on an icy road
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

86. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

Give way without stopping if the road is clear.
✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.
Stop only after entering the junction.

A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop at the required position. Check carefully for other road users and proceed only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching a stop sign
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

87. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

Add the correct fuel and continue driving.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.
Start the engine and drive slowly to use the fuel.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

88. Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

It allows you to remain close to moving traffic.
✓ It makes you easier for approaching drivers and recovery workers to see.
It protects you from injury if a vehicle hits you.
It makes hazard warning lights unnecessary.

High-visibility clothing improves your visibility, especially at night or in poor weather, but you must still remain away from traffic.

High-visibility clothing worn during a roadside breakdown
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

89. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

Cars always have priority over trams and buses.
These lanes are usually free from moving traffic.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.
You only need to check for traffic from one direction.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

90. Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

The motorcycle will use more fuel.
The motorcycle's indicators may be harder to see.
✓ The driver may not be able to see the motorcycle.
The motorcycle's brakes may become less effective.

Motorcycles can be difficult to see, particularly when they remain in another vehicle's blind spot. Avoid staying alongside a vehicle where the driver may not see you, and choose a position where you are more likely to be visible.

Motorcycle in another vehicle's blind spot
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

91. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

92. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.
Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.
✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

Vehicle on a loose gravel road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

93. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Sidelights.
✓ Rear fog lights.
Dipped headlights.

This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are switched on. Rear fog lights make the vehicle more visible from behind in conditions of severely reduced visibility, but they can dazzle other road users when used unnecessarily.

Rear fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

94. What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
Maintain your speed if there appears to be enough room.
Expect the oncoming driver to make room for you.
Move closer to the road edge without reducing speed.

On narrow roads, reduce speed and be prepared to stop or use a suitable passing place. Leave enough space for the oncoming vehicle and avoid forcing either vehicle into an unsafe position.

Oncoming vehicles approaching a narrow stretch of road
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When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

95. When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

Before pressing the clutch pedal.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.
While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

Select reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Press the clutch fully before selecting reverse to avoid unnecessary wear or damage to the transmission.

Selecting reverse gear in a stationary manual vehicle
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

96. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.
The transmission selects Park.
The parking brake applies automatically.
The engine switches off.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

97. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
Look briefly at the headlights to judge their position.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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Why is adequate tyre tread important?

98. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.
It prevents tyres from losing air pressure.
It increases the amount of power from the engine.
It keeps the tyres from becoming warm while driving.

Tyre tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and aquaplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tyre
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

99. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Cabin fan speed.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Windscreen demisting.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

100. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Rely on the crossing markings to make every vehicle stop.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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