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True/false 17 Brazil 24 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 591
Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

401. Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

The clutch pedal.
The footrest.
The accelerator pedal.
✓ The brake pedal.

The brake pedal is used to reduce the vehicle's speed or bring it to a stop. In a manual vehicle, it is the middle pedal.

Brake pedal in the driver's footwell
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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

402. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

✓ Drivers may not have enough time to react.
You lose priority if you change direction suddenly.
Pedestrians are only allowed to walk slowly.
Drivers always expect pedestrians to walk straight.

Sudden movements can surprise drivers and reduce the time they have to slow down or stop safely.

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

403. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Direction indicators.
Dipped headlights.
Hazard warning lights.
Sidelights.

This symbol indicates that a direction indicator is operating. The flashing indicator shows the direction in which the driver intends to turn or change position on the road.

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

404. What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

Press the brake and accelerator together.
Rest your foot lightly on the brake while driving.
Apply the parking brake slightly.
✓ Position your right foot over the brake, ready to press it.

To cover the brake, move your right foot over the brake pedal without pressing it, so you are ready to brake quickly if a hazard develops.

Right foot positioned over the brake pedal
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

405. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Hold the damaged section away from the vehicle.
Reduce the charging power and continue using it.
Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

406. Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

They are recommendations rather than limits.
They apply only to road workers.
✓ They are used to protect people and manage hazards.
They can be ignored when the road looks clear.

Temporary speed limits may be used near roadworks, accidents, events, or dangerous conditions. They help keep traffic safe.

Temporary speed-limit sign at roadworks
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

407. When should you fasten your seat belt?

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

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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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

408. Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

A flat belt makes the seat easier to adjust.
✓ A flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.
A twisted belt prevents the airbags from working.
A twisted belt can cause the buckle to open.

A seat belt should lie flat against the body without twists. A twisted belt concentrates force over a smaller area and may provide less effective protection in a collision.

Twisted seat belt across an occupant's body
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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

409. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

The driver can always see you in the mirrors.
Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

410. Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

To improve the rider's hearing in traffic.
To make the motorcycle easier to balance.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious head injury in a collision.
To reduce fuel consumption at higher speeds.

A correctly fitted and securely fastened motorcycle helmet helps protect the rider's head and can reduce the risk and severity of head injury in a collision or fall.

Motorcyclist wearing a securely fastened helmet
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What should you do when driving near a school area?

411. What should you do when driving near a school area?

✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Use your horn so children stay away from traffic.
Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.
Watch only for children already on the road.

Children near schools may cross unexpectedly or be hidden between parked vehicles. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Vehicle travelling near a school
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What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

412. What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.
Cross diagonally to spend less time in each lane.
Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.

If there is no marked crossing nearby, choose a safe place where you can clearly see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

413. What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

You may stop watching the road when they are active.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
The systems can take full responsibility for driving.

Driver-assistance systems can help with tasks such as maintaining speed, monitoring lanes, or warning about hazards, but they do not replace the driver. Stay attentive, monitor the road and traffic, and be ready to take control whenever necessary.

Driver monitoring the road while using driver assistance
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Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

414. Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.
Yes, but only when carrying a passenger.
No, the stand helps stabilise the motorcycle while moving.
No, it can remain down when riding slowly.

The side stand should be fully raised before riding. If it remains down, it may strike the road surface, particularly when turning, and could cause the rider to lose control.

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

415. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
An engine-management fault.
✓ A general warning requiring attention.

This is a general or master warning symbol. It indicates that the vehicle has detected a condition requiring attention and is often accompanied by a message or another warning on the instrument display.

General warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

416. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

ABS fault.
✓ Parking brake applied.
Power-steering fault.
Brake pads worn.

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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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

417. What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.
To move the child closer to the front seats.

A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle seat belt fits correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and shoulder, rather than the neck or abdomen.

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

418. What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Use main beam and keep driving.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Continue slowly by following the road markings.

If visibility becomes dangerously poor, find a safe place to stop rather than continuing without being able to see clearly.

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

419. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

420. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.
Rely mainly on continuous braking to control speed.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

421. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

Vehicles without winter tyres.
✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
Vehicles with full fuel tanks.
Low, heavily loaded vehicles.

High-sided vehicles can be pushed sideways because of their large side area. Cyclists and motorcyclists can also be strongly affected by sudden gusts.

High-sided vehicle exposed to crosswinds
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

422. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

The number of drinks matters more than their strength.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

423. What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

✓ P (Park).
R (Reverse).
N (Neutral).
D (Drive).

Select P (Park) before leaving an automatic vehicle parked. Park locks the transmission to help prevent the vehicle from rolling; the parking brake should also be applied.

Park position on an automatic gear selector
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

424. What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

Enter at a low speed and let motorway traffic adjust.
Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.
Force your way into the nearest gap.
✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.

Use the entry lane to build a suitable speed, check carefully, signal, and merge only when it is safe.

Vehicle joining a motorway from an entry lane
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

425. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

Whenever the weather forecast mentions rain.
✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Only when roads are closed.
Never, if the vehicle is in good condition.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

426. Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

It increases tyre grip on steep roads.
It reduces engine braking to save fuel.
✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.
It allows the vehicle to coast more freely.

Engine braking helps prevent the vehicle from gaining too much speed and reduces strain on the brakes.

Lower-gear selection for a downhill road
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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

427. How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

With both hands together at the bottom.
✓ With both hands in a balanced position.
With one hand resting on the gear lever.
With one hand at the top of the wheel.

Hold the steering wheel with both hands in a balanced position so that you can steer smoothly and react quickly. A position around nine and three o'clock generally provides good control.

Driver holding the steering wheel with both hands
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

428. Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
It means routine checks between services are unnecessary.
✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.
It allows vehicle problems to be ignored until the next service.

Scheduled servicing helps ensure that brakes, tyres, fluids, filters, steering, suspension, and other important systems are checked and maintained before faults become more serious.

Vehicle maintenance following a servicing schedule
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Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

429. Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

False.
✓ True.

Wet roads reduce traction, so your vehicle may need more distance to stop safely.

Vehicle travelling on a wet road
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

430. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

431. Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.
Traffic entering from the entry lane.
The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.

You must adjust your speed and find a safe gap without forcing motorway traffic to brake or change direction.

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

432. What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

Move into another lane without checking around you.
Maintain your speed and expect them to merge behind you.
✓ Adjust your speed and leave space when safe.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead to keep your lane clear.

When traffic merges, good observation and speed control help vehicles join safely without sudden braking or conflict.

Vehicle merging from an adjacent lane
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Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

433. Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

Turning makes your vehicle take longer to accelerate.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
Oncoming vehicles need more distance to change lanes.
Turning gives you priority over approaching traffic.

Turning across traffic requires careful observation. Misjudging speed or distance can lead to a serious collision.

Vehicle preparing to turn across oncoming traffic
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

434. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

To keep the suspension level.
To reduce braking distance.
To make the power steering work better.
✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

436. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
✓ Air recirculation.
Fresh-air ventilation.
Air conditioning.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

437. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

To reduce wear on the vehicle suspension.
✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
To reduce exhaust gases near construction sites.
To keep construction dust off the windscreen.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

438. Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

The brakes may lock while the motorcycle is parked.
The engine may become difficult to start.
✓ The stand may sink into the ground and the motorcycle could fall.
The tyres may immediately lose air pressure.

On soft or unstable ground, the side or centre stand can sink or move, causing the motorcycle to fall. Park on a firm, stable surface or use a suitable support under the stand when necessary.

Motorcycle stand resting on soft ground
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

439. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

The starter motor to turn the engine.
The transmission to select Drive.
✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.
The parking brake to release.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

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

It makes hazard warning lights unnecessary.
✓ It makes you easier for approaching drivers and recovery workers to see.
It gives you priority when walking beside the road.
It allows you to remain close to moving traffic.

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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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

441. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.
✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.
Brake sharply as soon as the vehicle enters your lane.
Maintain your speed and expect the other driver to return to their lane.

If an oncoming vehicle creates danger while overtaking, reduce speed and make space if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden movements that could create an additional hazard.

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

442. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

Driving through deep water is always prohibited.
Deep water makes the engine use too much oil.
✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Increase speed to maintain full control through the water.

Deep water can damage the engine, reduce braking ability, hide hazards, or cause the vehicle to lose grip. Reduce speed, assess the depth and conditions carefully, and avoid entering the water if you are unsure it is safe. If necessary, stop and use another route.

Deep water covering part of a road
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

443. Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

To give the engine more time to warm up.
✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
Because ice increases tyre wear.
To prevent ice from forming on the windscreen.

Tyres have much less grip on ice, so braking takes longer. Extra distance gives you more time to slow down safely.

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

444. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Oil-pressure warning.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), often because soot has accumulated in the filter. The vehicle may require regeneration or professional inspection, depending on the vehicle and warning status.

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is black ice?

445. What is black ice?

Snow mixed with road dirt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.
Frozen mud covering the road surface.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

446. Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.
Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.

Cyclists may need to move around potholes, parked cars, or drains. Giving them enough space helps prevent dangerous situations.

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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When should you use rear fog lights?

447. When should you use rear fog lights?

When another vehicle is following closely.
When driving on an unlit road.
When driving on high-speed roads at night.
✓ When visibility is seriously reduced by fog or similar conditions.

Rear fog lights are very bright and should only be used when visibility is poor enough to require them.

Rear fog lights used in severely reduced visibility
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

448. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Use only the front brake.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.

During normal braking, use both the front and rear brakes smoothly and progressively. The front brake normally provides much of the braking force, while the rear brake also helps slow and stabilise the motorcycle. Sudden or poorly balanced braking can reduce stability or cause a wheel to lose grip.

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

449. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

Leave the engine running and keep the vehicle in neutral.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

450. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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