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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Chile
True/false 17 Chile 24 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 591
It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

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

True.
✓ False.

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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Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

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

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

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

Following distance behind a motorcycle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

53. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Exterior mirror adjustment.
Seat adjustment.
✓ Steering-wheel adjustment.
Cruise control.

This control adjusts the position of the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, the steering wheel may be moved up or down and forwards or backwards to obtain a safe and comfortable driving position.

Control for adjusting the steering-wheel position
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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

54. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

Check behind only after you start moving.
✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.
Sound the horn before reversing and proceed.
Check the mirrors and reverse if they appear clear.

Before reversing, check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and other hazards. Reverse slowly and keep checking as you move.

Vehicle preparing to reverse from a driveway
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

55. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Vehicles ahead always have priority on hills.
Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.
Speed limits always decrease near hill crests.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

56. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Rear window demister.
Air recirculation.
✓ Windscreen washer.

This symbol indicates the windscreen washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windscreen-washer control and spray symbol
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

57. Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.
✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.

Some prescription and non-prescription medicines can intensify alcohol-related drowsiness, dizziness, poor coordination, or reduced concentration.

Alcohol and medicine as a driving-impairment risk
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What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

58. What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

Stop only if other traffic is approaching.
Continue if the junction appears clear.
✓ Stop and wait until you may proceed.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.

A red traffic light means you must stop before the stop line, pedestrian crossing, or intersection unless a sign or signal indicates otherwise.

Red traffic light at a junction
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

59. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

School zones are closed to normal traffic.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children always have priority near schools.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

60. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

By heating the rear window directly.
✓ By removing moisture from the air.
By opening the windows automatically.
By increasing air recirculation.

Using the air conditioning can help demist the windows because it removes moisture from the cabin air. Directing this drier air towards the windscreen can clear condensation more quickly.

Air-conditioning controls used to demist the windscreen
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

61. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Bonnet release.
✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Parking brake.
Boot release.

This control releases the fuel-filler flap, allowing access to the vehicle's fuel filler.

Release control for the fuel-filler flap
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

62. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

Keep using it if no damage is visible.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.
Repair damaged parts yourself.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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What should you check before connecting an electric vehicle to a charger?

63. What should you check before connecting an electric vehicle to a charger?

✓ That the connector and charging equipment are suitable for the vehicle.
That the charger provides its maximum power.
That the charging cable is as long as possible.
That the vehicle's headlights are switched on.

Charging connectors and charging capabilities can vary between vehicles and charging stations. Use compatible charging equipment that is suitable for the vehicle and follow the vehicle and charger manufacturer's instructions.

Matching an electric vehicle's connector to suitable charging equipment
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Chile?

64. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Chile?

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

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

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

65. Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

✓ Motorcycles can be harder to see and may be in your blind spot.
Motorcycles need more road space than cars.
Motorcyclists must stop when a car changes lanes.
Motorcycles always travel faster than other traffic.

Motorcyclists are smaller and can be hidden in blind spots. Check mirrors, signal, and look carefully before changing lanes.

Motorcycle near a vehicle preparing to change lanes
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

66. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
✓ Rear fog lights.
Sidelights.
Main beam.

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

Rear fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Chile?

67. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Chile?

1.0 mm.
✓ 1.6 mm.
1.5 mm.
2.0 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Chile is 1.6 mm. Higher minimums may apply to winter tyres, during winter periods or in winter conditions.

Measuring tread depth on a vehicle tyre
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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

68. What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.
Start crossing if the signal is about to change.
✓ Wait until it turns green.
Cross if another pedestrian has already started.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

69. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

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

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

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

Vehicle preparing to turn across a cycle lane
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What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

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

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

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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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

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

Ride side by side even when traffic cannot pass safely.
Keep the same speed even when gaps become unsafe.
✓ Predictably, with safe gaps and clear communication.
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 you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

73. What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

Sound your horn so the driver notices you.
✓ Slow down and pass carefully with plenty of space.
Overtake quickly before the animal changes direction.
Drive close behind until there is room to pass.

Animals can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Reduce speed, keep distance, and pass only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an animal-drawn vehicle
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

74. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Use the horn before moving alongside the vehicle.
Stay close beside it to remain sheltered from the wind.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

75. Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

Cyclists must stop when a vehicle passes them.
Wind increases the pressure in bicycle tyres.
Cyclists always ride more slowly in strong winds.
✓ They may be blown sideways unexpectedly.

Strong gusts can affect cyclists' balance and direction. Extra passing space reduces the risk of a collision.

Vehicle passing a cyclist in windy conditions
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

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

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

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 do before using a pedestrian crossing?

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

Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.
Rely on the crossing markings to make every vehicle stop.

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

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

78. What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
Continue if the barriers are not fully closed.

Never enter a railway crossing when barriers are closing or warning signals are active. Stop and wait until it is safe.

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

79. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
They can prevent the horn from working properly.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

80. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

Vehicles require more engine power on bridges.
✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.
Bridge lighting makes it harder to judge speed.
Steering works less effectively above water.

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

Exposed bridge in strong wind
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

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

Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
Use main beam to see further through the fog.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.

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

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

✓ Disconnect the charging cable and secure it properly.
Drive forward slowly to disconnect the plug.
Leave the charging flap open so it can cool.
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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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

83. How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

It always reduces consumption.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.
It has no effect once the vehicle is moving.

As speed increases, aerodynamic resistance generally rises, so the vehicle needs more energy to maintain that speed. Driving smoothly at an appropriate speed can therefore reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Vehicle speed and aerodynamic resistance
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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

84. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

It decreases the distance needed to stop.
It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.
✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.
It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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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What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

86. What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

✓ Follow the worker's signals and instructions.
Follow the normal traffic signs instead.
Follow the vehicle ahead instead of the worker's signal.
Obey only if traffic has completely stopped.

Authorised road workers may control traffic through a work zone. Watch carefully and follow their directions.

Road worker directing traffic
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Why should you avoid removing the coolant cap while the engine is hot?

87. Why should you avoid removing the coolant cap while the engine is hot?

The thermostat may become damaged.
The cooling fan could stop working.
✓ Pressurised hot coolant may escape and cause serious burns.
Opening it can reduce the engine oil pressure.

A hot cooling system may remain under pressure. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions before checking or adding coolant.

Coolant cap and the risk of hot pressurised coolant
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

88. 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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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

89. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

90. You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

✓ False.
True.

An amber light means you should stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through the junction with caution.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

91. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

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

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

92. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Engine-temperature warning.
Oil-pressure 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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

93. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Air conditioning is active.
Engine coolant is too cold.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
The windscreen is frozen.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

94. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air recirculation.
Fan speed.
✓ Air conditioning.
Front windscreen demister.

The A/C symbol controls the vehicle's air-conditioning system. Air conditioning can cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle, which can also help clear mist from the windows.

Air-conditioning control with the A/C symbol
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

95. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

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.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, 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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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

96. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

97. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.
✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The grass could block the vehicle's ventilation system.
The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

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

They make the tyres wear more quickly.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.
They increase fuel consumption.

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 when reversing with a trailer?

99. What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

✓ Reverse slowly and make small steering corrections.
Watch only the trailer and ignore surrounding traffic.
Reverse quickly to keep the trailer straight.
Make large steering corrections as soon as it turns.

Trailers react quickly to steering while reversing. Move slowly, observe carefully, and use a guide only from a safe visible position.

Vehicle reversing with a trailer
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

100. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Low tyre pressure.
Brake-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
Power-steering warning.

This symbol indicates that one or more tyres may have low pressure. Check the tyre pressures and inspect the tyres for damage or a puncture.

Tyre-pressure warning symbol on the dashboard
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