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Traffic rules
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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

451. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Yes, if the passengers remain seated on the floor.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
Only on short journeys or quiet roads.
Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.

An ordinary goods trailer is not designed to carry passengers and normally has no suitable seats or restraint systems. Passengers should travel in seating positions designed and approved for carrying people. Special passenger-carrying trailers may be subject to different local rules.

Ordinary goods trailer and passenger safety
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

452. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

To make drivers give way wherever you cross.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
To ensure drivers can always stop in time.
To avoid checking for approaching vehicles.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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Who should always wear a seat belt?

453. Who should always wear a seat belt?

✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only people in the front seats.
Only the driver.
Only people in seats without airbags.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

454. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

455. How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

Accelerate sharply to cross them quickly.
✓ Reduce speed and keep a relaxed, steady grip.
Make quick steering corrections as the bike moves.
Grip the handlebars as tightly as possible.

Longitudinal grooves or ruts can affect a motorcycle's steering and may make the wheels follow the uneven surface. Reduce speed where necessary, keep a relaxed but steady grip and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering corrections.

Motorcyclist approaching grooves in the road surface
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What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

456. What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

Select reverse gear.
Release the parking brake.
Press the accelerator lightly.
✓ Keep the brake pedal pressed.

An automatic vehicle may creep forward when D (Drive) is selected, even without pressing the accelerator. Keep the brake pedal pressed while stationary to prevent unintended movement.

Automatic gear selector in Drive and brake-pedal control
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Which side do people drive on in Canada?

457. Which side do people drive on in Canada?

Left-hand side.
✓ Right-hand side.

Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road in Canada.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

458. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It makes your reactions faster.
It improves your vision in poor light.
It has no effect if you drive slowly.
✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.

Alcohol affects several abilities needed for safe driving, including concentration, decision-making, coordination, and hazard perception.

Alcohol impairment and driving ability
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Why should you be extra careful at night?

459. Why should you be extra careful at night?

✓ Visibility is reduced.
Street lighting makes drivers less alert.
Road surfaces are usually more slippery.
Road markings become less important.

At night, it is harder to see pedestrians, cyclists, road markings, and hazards. Reduce speed and use the correct lights.

Road traffic in reduced night-time visibility
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

460. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ A general warning requiring attention.
A brake-system fault.

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 should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

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

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

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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Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

462. Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

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

The accelerator pedal controls the amount of power delivered by the engine and is used to increase or maintain the vehicle's speed. It is the right-hand pedal.

Accelerator pedal in the driver's footwell
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

463. Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

Smoke can interfere with the fuel gauge.
✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.
Smoke can prevent the fuel cap from sealing.
Open flames can reduce the fuel's quality.

Petrol and other fuels can produce flammable vapours. Smoking, open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources can ignite these vapours and cause a serious fire. Follow all filling-station safety rules while refuelling.

No-smoking warning at a filling station
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?

464. What should you do when entering a roundabout?

Enter if another driver appears to be slowing down.
✓ Slow down, give way when required, and enter only when safe.
Stop and wait until the roundabout is completely empty.
Give way only to traffic in the lane nearest to you.

When approaching a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, follow the signs and local priority rules, and enter only when it is safe.

Vehicle at a roundabout entrance
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Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

465. Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

It makes your steering less responsive.
It makes your headlights less effective.
✓ You may not have enough time to stop.
It causes the vehicle ahead to use more fuel.

Driving too close, or tailgating, reduces the time and space available to react and increases the risk of a rear-end collision. Use defensive driving and keep a safe following distance.

Vehicle tailgating the traffic ahead
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What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

466. What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.
✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.
Keep the accelerator pressed.
Select reverse gear.

During a longer stop, selecting neutral and releasing the clutch can reduce unnecessary strain on the clutch release mechanism. Keep the vehicle securely held with the brake or parking brake as appropriate.

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

467. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-pad wear warning.
✓ Brake-system warning.
Parking brake applied.
Anti-lock braking system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

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

468. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
Brake warning.
Emergency braking.
✓ Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

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

Cyclists must move aside whenever a vehicle approaches.
Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.

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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What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

470. What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

The wheels automatically straighten.
✓ The steering lock may engage.
The steering becomes lighter.
The power steering remains fully active.

On vehicles fitted with a steering lock, removing the ignition key may allow the steering lock to engage. Never remove the key while the vehicle is moving.

Ignition key and vehicle steering lock
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How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

471. How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

Choose the fuel that has the same colour nozzle as last time.
✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.
Choose whichever fuel is cheapest at the station.
Use petrol unless the engine sounds like a diesel.

Before refuelling, check which fuel type the vehicle requires. The correct fuel is often shown inside the fuel-filler flap, on or near the fuel cap, or in the vehicle information or owner's manual. Do not rely only on nozzle colours, as these can vary between filling stations and countries.

Checking the fuel label before refuelling
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What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

472. What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the curve.
Brake only after entering the curve if necessary.
Move slightly toward the centre for a better view.

A curve can hide oncoming traffic, obstacles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Reduce speed and keep a safe position.

Road bend with a restricted view ahead
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What should you do before changing lanes?

473. What should you do before changing lanes?

Check only the lane directly beside you.
Rely on your mirrors without checking the blind spot.
Speed up and move over before nearby traffic catches up.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.

Always check your mirrors, look over your shoulder if necessary, and make sure it is safe before changing lanes.

Driver checking surrounding traffic before changing lanes
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

474. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.
Sound the horn continuously until traffic moves.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

475. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.
✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

476. What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

✓ To help keep the vehicle stationary when parked.
To select reverse gear.
To disengage the clutch.
To slow the vehicle during normal driving.

The manual parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is normally applied by pulling up the handbrake lever and released before driving away.

Manual handbrake lever in a vehicle
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What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

477. What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

✓ Check whether it may affect your ability to drive.
Drive slowly until you know how it affects you.
Drink coffee to prevent any side effects.
Drive normally if the medicine was prescribed.

Some medicines can affect driving ability by causing drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, slower reactions, or reduced concentration. Check the label or patient information and follow advice from your doctor or pharmacist before driving.

Checking medicine warnings before driving
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What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

478. What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road without slowing down.
Swerve around them immediately without checking traffic.
Stop beside the rocks to inspect the road.
✓ Slow down and avoid them smoothly when safe.

Loose rocks can damage tyres, affect steering, or block part of the road. Reduce speed and avoid sudden movements. If rocks are actively falling, do not enter or stop in the danger area. Keep a safe distance and, if necessary, wait in a safe place until it is safe to continue.

Fallen rocks on a mountain road
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What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

479. What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

Sound your horn so the animals move away.
Drive close to prevent them entering your lane.
Use the opposite lane without checking.
✓ Reduce speed and pass only when there is enough space.

Animals beside a narrow road may step into your path. Slow down and leave as much safe space as possible.

Animals gathered beside a narrow rural road
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Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

480. Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

Alcohol affects driving more than cycling.
A helmet protects you from alcohol-related risks.
✓ Alcohol can reduce your balance, coordination, judgement, and reaction time.
Cycling after drinking is safe on quiet roads.

Alcohol can make it harder to balance, steer, judge distances, and react to hazards. Riding a bicycle while impaired may also be against the law.

Alcohol consumption and bicycle-riding safety
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What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

481. What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

Pump it repeatedly while braking.
✓ Press it before the engine begins to stall.
Press it before using the brake pedal.
Keep it released until after the vehicle stops.

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake normally and press the clutch pedal before the engine speed becomes too low and the engine stalls. Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily early, as this reduces engine braking.

Clutch-pedal operation when stopping a manual vehicle
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

482. Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

Road salt is less effective on bridges.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.

Bridges lose heat from both their upper and lower surfaces, so they can freeze before roads built directly on the ground.

Icy surface on an exposed bridge
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

483. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

Using the horn gives the horse rider priority.
✓ The noise may frighten them.
The rider may think you are signalling them to stop.
The horn may make the horse move faster.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

484. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

Keep it pressed at the same position.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.
Press the brake pedal instead.
✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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How should you brake on a slippery road?

485. How should you brake on a slippery road?

Apply the brakes suddenly before the tyres lose grip.
Use the parking brake to help slow the vehicle.
✓ Brake gently and progressively.
Brake harder than usual to shorten the stopping distance.

Sudden braking can cause the wheels to lose grip. Smooth, progressive braking reduces the risk of skidding.

Braking on a slippery road surface
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

486. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Instrument-panel brightness.
Main beam.
✓ Headlight level adjustment.
Automatic headlights.

This control adjusts the vertical aim of the headlights. It can be used to lower the beam when the vehicle is heavily loaded, helping to avoid dazzling other road users.

Control for adjusting the headlight beam height
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

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

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

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

488. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Fuel-filler flap release.
✓ Boot or tailgate release.
Bonnet release.

This symbol indicates the boot or tailgate release. Operating the control unlocks or opens the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle.

Boot or tailgate release control
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

489. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Main beam.
✓ Sidelights.
Rear fog lights.
Dipped headlights.

This symbol indicates that the sidelights, also known as position or parking lights, are switched on. They help make the vehicle visible to other road users but provide little illumination of the road ahead.

Sidelight indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

490. Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

Pedestrians may be crossing near them.
They provide shortcuts to nearby roads.
They mark areas where vehicles may stop temporarily.
✓ You may need to reach one quickly during an emergency.

Knowing where emergency exits and refuge areas are located can save valuable time during a fire, collision, or evacuation.

Emergency exit inside a road tunnel
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What should you do when driving near a school area?

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

Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.
✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Drive close behind other vehicles to keep traffic moving.
Use your horn so children stay away from traffic.

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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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

492. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

✓ When the tyres are cold, using the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
Using the maximum pressure shown on the tyre.
Only by a certified maintenance service.
Immediately after a long or high-speed journey.

Tyre pressure rises as tyres become warm. Check them when cold and use the pressure specified on the vehicle label or in the owner's manual.

Checking a vehicle's tyre pressure
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Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

493. Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.
Main beam makes interior lights less effective.
Main beam reduces the effectiveness of the fog lights.

Main beam can reflect back from fog and create glare, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Headlight glare reflected by fog
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

494. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want to travel.
Press the brake pedal hard and hold it.
Apply the parking brake to straighten the vehicle.
Steer rapidly from side to side.

Avoid sudden braking or steering. Look where you want to go and use gentle controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle skidding on an icy road
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

495. What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

To tighten the parking brake.
To adjust the seat height.
To release the seat belt from the buckle.
✓ To take up slack and lock the belt when necessary.

The seat-belt retractor takes up slack and helps keep the belt properly positioned against the body. It allows normal movement but can lock during sudden braking, rapid belt movement or a collision.

Seat-belt webbing and retracting mechanism
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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

496. What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.
Looking ahead and staying alert.
Holding the steering wheel firmly.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.

Abrupt inputs can upset the vehicle further. Smooth control gives the tyres a better chance to regain grip.

Vehicle losing grip on a wet road
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

497. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

✓ False.
True.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

498. What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

Follow the vehicle ahead into the junction.
Use the horn so traffic ahead moves forward.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the junction.
Enter the junction and wait for traffic to move.

Do not enter a junction if traffic ahead prevents you from clearing it safely. Waiting before the junction helps avoid blocking crossing traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

Queue of traffic blocking a junction
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What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

499. What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

Pump it repeatedly.
Release it suddenly.
✓ Press it fully while maintaining firm brake pressure.
Keep it partly pressed.

During emergency braking in a manual vehicle, maintain firm pressure on the brake and press the clutch pedal fully so the engine does not stall as the vehicle slows. Do not reduce braking pressure while operating the clutch.

Brake and clutch operation during an emergency stop
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

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

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

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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