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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 Canada.

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What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

1. What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

Accelerate to pass before the animal moves.
Turn suddenly toward the roadside.
Release the steering wheel and brake hard.
✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.

If a large animal enters the road, brake firmly while keeping the vehicle under control. Avoid sudden swerving, as this can cause you to lose control or collide with other traffic.

Large animal entering a vehicle's path
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

2. What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

✓ Slow down and be prepared to let it move out when safe.
Drive closely beside the bus to prevent it moving out.
Accelerate and pass before the bus moves out.
Ignore the signal until the bus starts moving.

Buses may pull away after picking up passengers. Slow down, check the traffic situation, and allow space when it is safe.

Bus signalling to pull away from a stop
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

3. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

Automatic parking-brake operation.
A shorter steering ratio.
✓ Greater engine braking.
Higher tire pressure.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.

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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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

5. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

To prevent the windshield from misting.
To reduce vehicle emissions.
✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

6. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Open a window and continue driving.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Turn up the radio to stay alert.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

7. Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

1st gear.
2nd gear.
Neutral.
✓ R (Reverse).

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive a manual vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before Reverse is selected.

Manual gearshift lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

8. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Let them drive if they say they feel sober.
✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transit, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

9. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.
Continue slowly until the brakes begin working again.
✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

Vehicle braking-system failure while driving
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How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

10. How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

With the lap belt positioned across the abdomen.
✓ With the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
Loosely fitted so it does not press against the body.
Using only the lap section of the seat belt.

During pregnancy, a three-point seat belt should be worn correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips, below the abdomen, while the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and to the side of the abdomen. The belt should fit snugly and should not be placed behind the back or under the arm.

Seat-belt positioning during pregnancy
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What should you do when temporary traffic signals show red?

11. What should you do when temporary traffic signals show red?

Continue if the road ahead appears clear.
✓ Stop before the signal or temporary stop line.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the signal.
Only permanent traffic signals are valid.

Temporary traffic signals must be obeyed like permanent signals. Stop and wait until you are permitted to continue.

Red signal on temporary road work traffic signals
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Canada?

12. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Canada?

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

Most warning signs in Canada have a black border with a yellow background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

13. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Automatic start-stop system.
Parking assistance.
Electronic stability control.
✓ Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to adaptive cruise control (ACC). The system can maintain a selected speed and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to help maintain a set distance from traffic ahead.

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a tire-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

14. What should you do if a tire-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Brake firmly to test whether the tire still has grip.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tires.
Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.
Release air from the other tires to balance the pressure.

A pressure loss or damaged tire can affect steering and braking. If the tire-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tire problem. Stop safely and inspect the tires before continuing.

Tire-pressure warning and a tire inspection
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Why should you never leave a gasoline or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

15. Why should you never leave a gasoline or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

The engine can lose oil pressure.
The cooling system can stop working.
✓ Dangerous carbon monoxide can build up.
The battery can become overcharged.

Exhaust gases from gasoline and diesel engines can contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can build up quickly in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Never leave the engine running inside a closed garage or similar area.

Running vehicle engine in an enclosed space
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

16. 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.
Cover the damaged area and continue charging.
Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.
Reduce the charging power and continue using it.

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 avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

17. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

It can switch off the air conditioning.
It can reduce tire pressure.
It can overheat the engine.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

Air-recirculation setting and misted vehicle windows
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How can you check that a manual transmission is in neutral?

18. How can you check that a manual transmission is in neutral?

✓ Move the gearshift lever gently from side to side.
Press the accelerator pedal.
Pull up the parking brake.
Turn the steering wheel.

When a manual transmission is in neutral, the gearshift lever can normally be moved freely from side to side across the centre of the gear pattern. Check that neutral is selected before starting the engine when appropriate.

Checking neutral with a manual gearshift lever
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What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

19. What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

Disconnect exposed electrical components yourself.
Assume the system is safe once the vehicle is switched off.
Move damaged high-voltage parts away from the road.
✓ Keep clear of damaged high-voltage components and call trained assistance.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can contain dangerous high-voltage systems. Do not touch damaged cables, batteries, or electrical components.

Damaged electric vehicle and high-voltage safety risks
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

20. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Front windshield defroster.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Rear window defroster.

This symbol indicates the front windshield defroster. It directs airflow towards the windshield to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windshield defroster symbol on the dashboard
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

21. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It always causes the engine to overheat.
It immediately damages the brakes.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It prevents the battery from charging.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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What should you normally do after completing a pass?

22. What should you normally do after completing a pass?

✓ Return to the normal driving lane when it is safe.
Move back immediately in front of the vehicle you passed.
Remain in the passing lane until another vehicle approaches.
Stay beside the vehicle until there is another reason to change lanes.

After passing, return to the normal driving lane when you have passed the other vehicle by a safe distance. Check your mirrors, signal when appropriate, and avoid moving back too soon.

Vehicle returning to its lane after passing
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What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

23. What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

Brake sharply to check whether the wheels are damaged.
Increase speed to see whether the steering remains stable.
✓ Check for tire or wheel damage when it is safe to stop.
Continue driving normally if the tire still looks inflated.

A hard impact with a pothole can damage tires, wheel rims, steering, suspension, or wheel alignment. When it is safe to stop, inspect the tires and wheels and pay attention to unusual vibration, pulling, or steering changes. Have the vehicle checked if you suspect damage.

Checking a tire and wheel after hitting a pothole
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

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

Coast in neutral to save fuel.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.
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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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

25. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

That the restraint can move freely on the seat.
That the child can easily loosen the harness.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

26. What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.
Check only the bicycle and ignore minor injuries.
Continue if you feel fine and the bicycle looks normal.
Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.

A fall can damage the brakes, wheels, frame, handlebars, or helmet. Injuries may also not be immediately obvious.

Checking a bicycle after a fall or collision
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What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

27. What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

Apply it only after starting from a stop.
Leave it partly applied.
✓ Release it fully.
Pull it up further.

The manual parking brake should be released fully before driving away. Driving with it partly applied can cause unnecessary brake wear and overheating.

Releasing a manual parking brake before driving away
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Why should you leave extra space when passing road workers?

28. Why should you leave extra space when passing road workers?

To avoid damaging temporary pavement markings.
✓ They may be working close to moving traffic.
To keep construction dust away from your vehicle.
Road workers always have the right-of-way over passing traffic.

Workers may be only a short distance from passing vehicles. Reduce speed and leave as much safe space as possible.

Vehicle passing workers close to the road
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

29. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

To maintain the same speed in every situation.
To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.
✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, intersections, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

30. Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

Road signs become less important at higher elevations.
Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
Road conditions usually improve as altitude increases.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.

Fog, rain, snow, ice, falling rocks, and strong winds can develop rapidly in mountainous areas.

Changing visibility and weather on a mountain road
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

31. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The steering becoming heavier.
The speed limit automatically increasing.
The road surface becoming more slippery.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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What is the best place to cross the road?

32. What is the best place to cross the road?

Between parked vehicles if traffic appears quiet.
✓ At a designated crossing.
At an intersection without checking for turning traffic.
At the shortest point, even if visibility is limited.

Use a designated crossing whenever possible. It is usually the safest place to cross the road.

Designated crossing for pedestrians
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

33. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Wipe the inside of the visor while riding.
Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.
Close all helmet vents completely.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, defogging or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What should you do if a tire has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

34. What should you do if a tire has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

✓ Stop using the tire and arrange professional inspection or replacement.
Drive slowly until the next scheduled service.
Increase the tire pressure and continue driving.
Cover the damaged area and keep using the tire.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tire may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tire requiring inspection
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What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

35. What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

Turn around briefly so you can speak to them.
Ignore the traffic until the distraction has passed.
✓ Ask them to stop and keep your attention on the road.
Drive faster so you can finish the journey sooner.

Passengers can reduce a driver's attention and concentration. If their behaviour becomes distracting, ask them to stop and keep your focus on driving. If necessary, stop somewhere safe before dealing with the situation.

Passengers distracting a driver
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

36. What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

Only whether you have enough fuel or charge.
Nothing extra if the vehicle has winter tires.
Only whether the main roads have been cleared.
✓ The weather, road conditions, tires, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.

Check whether the journey is necessary and prepare for delays or changing conditions. Suitable tires, sufficient fuel or charge, warm clothing, and basic emergency supplies may be important.

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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Who normally has the right-of-way at roundabouts in Canada?

37. Who normally has the right-of-way at roundabouts in Canada?

✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.
Traffic entering the roundabout.

In Canada, traffic entering a roundabout normally yields to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

38. What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

That first gear is selected and the accelerator is pressed.
That the parking brake is released.
That reverse gear is selected.
✓ That the transmission is in neutral and the clutch is pressed.

Before starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure the transmission is in neutral and press the clutch pedal. This helps prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the engine starts.

Clutch and gear checks before starting a manual vehicle
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What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

39. What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

Whether the steering wheel is centred.
Whether the parking brake is applied.
✓ Whether the vehicle's speed is suitable for the lower gear.
Whether the headlights are switched on.

Before selecting a lower gear, make sure the vehicle's speed is suitable for that gear. Selecting too low a gear at excessive speed can cause harsh engine braking and place unnecessary stress on the drivetrain.

Selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

40. Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They improve braking performance in poor weather.
They only need to work when you drive at night.
They make the vehicle use less fuel.

Dirty or faulty lights reduce visibility and make it harder for other road users to understand when you are braking, turning, backing up, or changing position.

Checking and cleaning a vehicle's exterior lights
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Why should you slow down before a sharp curve?

41. Why should you slow down before a sharp curve?

✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To prevent other vehicles from passing.
To make the curve easier to see from a distance.
To make the steering feel lighter.

Sharp curves reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the curve.

Vehicle approaching a sharp curve
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Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

42. Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
To prevent the automatic lights from switching on.
Because tunnel lighting can damage dark lenses.
To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.

Dark sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes and can make hazards inside a tunnel harder to see.

Driver removing sunglasses before entering a tunnel
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

43. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Charging-system warning.
Brake-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
Oil-pressure warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the vehicle's charging system. If it remains illuminated while the engine is running, the battery may not be charging correctly because of a fault with the alternator, battery, wiring, or related components.

Charging-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

44. What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

Keep driving normally unless the tunnel is completely blocked.
Stop near the fire so you can assess the situation.
✓ Follow tunnel instructions and leave the tunnel if it is safe to do so.
Stay inside the vehicle and wait for the smoke to clear.

If it is safe to drive out of the tunnel, do so. If you cannot continue safely, stop, switch off the engine, leave the vehicle, and use the marked emergency exits or refuge routes. Follow tunnel-control instructions.

Smoke inside a road tunnel
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

45. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.
Release both brakes before stopping.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

Motorcyclist making an emergency stop
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

46. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

They increase fuel consumption.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
✓ They can cause the tires to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

47. What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Use your horn so the driver moves aside.
Pass even if the vehicle is signalling to turn.
✓ Keep a safe distance and pass only when safe.

Farm machinery may be wide, slow, or turn unexpectedly. Keep distance and only pass when you have a clear view and enough space.

Vehicle approaching slow-moving farm machinery
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

48. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Lane-departure warning.
Electronic stability control.
✓ Parking assistance.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's parking assistance system. Depending on the vehicle, the system may use sensors or cameras to detect obstacles and assist the driver while parking.

Parking-assistance symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

49. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your indicators.
It can make pavement markings harder to follow.
It can make your route through the intersection longer.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within an intersection
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Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

50. Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

It can increase tire pressure.
It can make the brakes overheat.
✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.
It can make the road surface much softer.

Oil, diesel and other fluids can create a very slippery road surface, particularly for motorcycles and bicycles. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking or steering and keep the vehicle as stable as possible when crossing a contaminated area.

Oil or diesel spilled on a road surface
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