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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 another driver does not give way when they should?

151. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Use the horn and continue at the same speed.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
Maintain your speed because you have priority.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Canada?

152. Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Canada?

No.
✓ Yes.

Motorcycle riders in Canada are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Motorcyclist wearing a protective helmet
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What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

153. What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
Hold the steering wheel more tightly and continue.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.

An unusual vibration may indicate tyre damage, wheel imbalance, loose components, or another mechanical fault. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver experiencing vibration through the steering wheel
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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

154. How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

✓ Predictably, with safe gaps and clear communication.
Keep the same speed even when gaps become unsafe.
Follow the cyclist ahead without checking traffic yourself.
Ride as close together as possible to stay as one group.

Safe spacing and communication help group members respond to braking, turns, obstacles, and changing traffic conditions.

Group of cyclists riding along a road
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

155. What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

Continue slowly if the road is well lit.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.

Without effective headlights, you may not see hazards and other road users may not see you. Stop in a safe location as soon as possible.

Vehicle with failed headlights at night
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

156. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

Switch on the hazard lights before entering.
✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Increase speed to spend less time inside.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

157. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

✓ True.
False.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

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

158. 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.

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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Canada?

159. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Canada?

✓ Yes.
No.

Moped riders in Canada are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

160. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

Switch off the engine.
Apply the parking brake only.
Press the accelerator pedal.
✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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What is aquaplaning?

161. What is aquaplaning?

When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
When water enters the engine and causes it to stop.

Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing a loss of grip and control. The risk increases at higher speeds.

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

162. What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

Pass quickly before the vehicle starts turning.
Assume the driver will wait for you before turning.
✓ Stay back and do not pass on the turning side.
Ride beside it so the driver can see you.

Large vehicles need extra space to turn and may move across a cyclist's path. Remaining behind is usually safer.

Cyclist near a turning large vehicle
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What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

163. What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

The driver cannot use the side mirrors.
The vehicle has priority when changing lanes.
The driver can see you better if you follow closely.
✓ The driver may not see you clearly.

Vans, trucks, and vehicles with blocked rear windows may have limited visibility. Keep extra distance and avoid sitting in blind spots.

Vehicle with limited rearward visibility
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What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

164. What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

Drive at the normal speed limit if the road looks clear.
Follow other vehicles closely in their tyre tracks.
✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.
Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.

Snow and ice greatly reduce tyre grip. Lower speed, extra distance, and gentle steering, braking, and acceleration help maintain control.

Vehicle travelling on a snow-covered road
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

165. What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

A wheel-alignment problem.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Worn brake pads.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

166. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

On the driver's lap if they remain calm.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Beside an open window so they can see outside.
Loose on the front passenger seat.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

167. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.
Enter the lane slowly so other traffic has time to react.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.
Signal and expect approaching traffic to slow down.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

168. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

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

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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

169. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
You should not reduce speed near roadworks.
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.

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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

170. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

Accelerate before checking how sharp the bend is.
Move close to the centre of the road.
Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

171. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Driving mode selection.
Cruise control.
Electronic stability control.
Four-wheel drive.

This control selects a driving mode. Depending on the vehicle, different modes can alter characteristics such as accelerator response, steering assistance, transmission behaviour or energy use.

Selector for the vehicle's driving modes
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What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

172. What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

Remove the nozzle and restart the engine immediately.
✓ Stop refuelling rather than continuing to top up the tank.
Pull the nozzle partly out and continue filling.
Keep filling until fuel reaches the filler opening.

When the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, stop refuelling rather than repeatedly topping up the tank. Continuing can cause fuel to spill or overflow and may interfere with the vehicle's fuel-vapour control system.

Fuel nozzle in a vehicle's filler opening
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

173. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Air recirculation.
Rear window demister.

This symbol relates to the windscreen wipers. The control allows the driver to select an appropriate wiping mode or speed for the amount of rain and visibility conditions.

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

175. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.
Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.

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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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

176. What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

Continue charging at a lower power setting.
✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Cover the equipment to contain the heat.
Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.

Unusual heat, a burning smell, smoke, sparks, or repeated charging faults can indicate an electrical problem. Stop using the charging equipment if it is safe to do so, keep clear of anything damaged or overheating, and report the fault or seek appropriate assistance.

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

177. What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

Accelerate sharply to cross it quickly.
Lean the motorcycle more than usual.
✓ Reduce speed before reaching it and use smooth controls.
Brake hard while riding over it.

Loose gravel can significantly reduce tyre grip. Reduce speed before reaching it, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing the loose surface.

Motorcyclist approaching loose gravel
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

178. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.
Keep driving slowly until you find a safer place to stop.
Open the bonnet fully to find where the fire started.
Stay inside the vehicle while waiting for assistance.

Move everyone well away from the vehicle and call emergency services. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher. Opening the bonnet fully can supply additional oxygen and cause the fire to intensify.

Vehicle with a fire breaking out
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

179. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.
✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.
Traffic always moves faster beside parked cars.
Parked cars make the crossing distance longer.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

180. What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
✓ Do not drive and arrange a sober form of transport.
Eat something and wait a short while.
Drink coffee before driving.

Alcohol can impair judgement, coordination, vision, and reaction time. A sober driver, taxi, public transport, or an overnight stay is the safer choice.

Alcohol consumption and the decision not to drive
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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

181. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

Cross several lanes at the last moment.
✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.
Brake sharply before entering the exit lane.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

182. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

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

The footrest.
The clutch pedal.
✓ The brake pedal.
The accelerator 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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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a busy road?

184. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a busy road?

Sound the horn continuously to warn other drivers.
Stay close to the vehicle so other drivers can see you.
Remain in the traffic lane even if you can move to safety.
✓ Move to a safe place, use hazard lights, and stay clear of traffic.

If your vehicle breaks down, make it visible and get yourself away from moving traffic. Safety comes before repairing the vehicle.

Broken-down vehicle beside a busy road
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What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

185. What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

Move around it because the obstacle gives you priority.
Speed up to keep traffic flowing around the obstacle.
✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.
Follow another vehicle around it without checking yourself.

If your lane is blocked, reduce speed, check mirrors and oncoming traffic, and only move around the obstacle when it is safe.

Obstacle blocking a vehicle's lane
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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

186. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.
Loose on the ground so pedestrians can step over it.
Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

187. What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

Place the cable loosely beside the charging bay.
Drive forward slowly to disconnect the plug.
✓ Disconnect the charging cable and secure it properly.
Leave the cable connected until the vehicle starts moving.

Before driving away, disconnect the charging cable correctly and return it to the charger or store it securely in the vehicle, as appropriate. Close the charging port and check that the area around the vehicle is clear.

Disconnecting an electric vehicle after charging
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

188. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-management warning.
Oil-pressure warning.
Charging-system 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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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

189. Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

They can increase the vehicle's fuel consumption.
✓ They can become dangerous projectiles during sudden braking or a collision.
They can interfere with the vehicle's exterior lights.
They can make the engine overheat.

Loose objects can move or be thrown forwards during sudden braking or a collision. Secure luggage and other items so they cannot injure occupants or interfere with the driver or vehicle controls.

Loose luggage and objects inside a vehicle
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What should you do if there is no pavement?

190. What should you do if there is no pavement?

Pay attention only to traffic approaching from behind.
Always walk in the same direction as traffic.
Choose the side with the smoothest road surface.
✓ Walk where you can be seen and stay alert.

If there is no pavement, stay as far from traffic as possible and remain alert. The exact side of the road depends on local traffic rules.

Pedestrian walking beside a road without a pavement
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What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

191. What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

Sound your horn to encourage them to cross faster.
Move forward slowly to show that you are waiting.
Pass as soon as they have cleared your part of the road.
✓ Wait patiently and let them finish crossing.

Some pedestrians may need more time to cross. Stay patient, keep a safe distance, and do not pressure them.

Pedestrian crossing the road slowly
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Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

192. Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

They could make the airbag deploy too slowly.
✓ They could interfere with deployment and become dangerous projectiles.
They could cause the airbag warning light to stay on.
They could prevent the seat belt from locking.

Do not place or attach objects over an airbag cover or in an airbag's deployment area. They may interfere with the airbag as it inflates and could be thrown towards occupants when the airbag deploys.

Objects placed over a vehicle's airbag cover
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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

193. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

Switch on more electrical systems to test the battery.
Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.
✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.
Continue driving until the battery is completely discharged.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

194. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low washer fluid.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. If it illuminates while driving, stop safely and allow the engine to cool before investigating the cause.

Engine-temperature warning symbol on the dashboard
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

195. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

Braking distance and overtaking distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

196. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

Treat the junction as if you have priority.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

197. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

198. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

True.
✓ False.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

199. 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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You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

200. You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

False.
✓ True.

Seat belts reduce the risk of serious injury and should be worn on every trip, even short ones.

Driver wearing a seat belt for a car journey
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