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True/false 17 Chile 24 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 591
Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

401. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

✓ Drivers may not have enough time to react.
Sudden movements are prohibited near traffic.
Pedestrians are only allowed to walk slowly.
You lose priority if you change direction suddenly.

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

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

402. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air conditioning.
Rear window demister.
✓ Air recirculation.
Fresh-air ventilation.

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

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

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

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

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

Twisted seat belt across an occupant's body
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Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

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

✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.
It increases tyre grip on steep roads.
It allows the vehicle to coast more freely.
It makes the steering lighter on descents.

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

Lower-gear selection for a downhill road
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.

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 keep a safe distance from cyclists?

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

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

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

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

407. Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

✓ They are used to protect people and manage hazards.
They apply only to road workers.
They are recommendations rather than limits.
They apply only when traffic is congested.

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

Temporary speed-limit sign at roadworks
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

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

The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.
Whichever vehicle reaches the merge point first.
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.

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

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

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

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

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

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

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

To make the child high enough to see through the windscreen.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.

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

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

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

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

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

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

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

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

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

Brake pedal in the driver's footwell
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

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

Drive only if the journey is short.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

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

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

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

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

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

Motorcycle stand resting on soft ground
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What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

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

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

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

Right foot positioned over the brake pedal
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Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

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

No, it only needs to be raised on motorways.
Yes, but only when carrying a passenger.
No, the stand helps stabilise the motorcycle while moving.
✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.

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

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

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

✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Coast in neutral to save fuel.
Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.

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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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

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

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

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

Driver holding the steering wheel with both hands
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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

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

Brake sharply as soon as the vehicle enters your lane.
Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.
Accelerate to pass the danger point more quickly.
✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.

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

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

420. When should you fasten your seat belt?

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

Fasten your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving and keep it fastened throughout the journey. Make sure your passengers are also safely seated and properly restrained.

Fastening a seat belt before setting off
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What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

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

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

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

Vehicle merging from an adjacent lane
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What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

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

✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.
Cross diagonally to spend less time in each lane.
Cross between parked vehicles if traffic seems quiet.

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

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

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

One drink affects every person in the same way.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
The number of drinks matters more than their strength.

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

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

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

Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.
Blind spots only matter when a vehicle is reversing.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.

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

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

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

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

Select reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Press the clutch fully before selecting reverse to avoid unnecessary wear or damage to the transmission.

Selecting reverse gear in a stationary manual vehicle
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

426. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Deep water makes the engine use too much oil.
Driving through deep water is always prohibited.
Water causes the tyres to lose air pressure.

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

Deep water covering part of a road
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

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

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

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

Motorcyclist wearing a securely fastened helmet
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

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

To make the headlights work more effectively.
To prevent ice from forming on the windscreen.
✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
To give the engine more time to warm up.

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

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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What is black ice?

429. What is black ice?

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

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

Thin ice covering a road surface
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

430. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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 an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

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

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

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

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

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

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

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

Park position on an automatic gear selector
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Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

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

Your steering becomes less responsive during the turn.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
Turning gives you priority over approaching traffic.
Oncoming vehicles need more distance to change lanes.

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

Vehicle preparing to turn across oncoming traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

434. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

435. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering fault.
Brake pads worn.
✓ Parking brake applied.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. It should normally go out when the parking brake is fully released.

Parking-brake indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

436. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

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

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

High-sided vehicle exposed to crosswinds
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

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

✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.
Stop at the end of the entry lane and wait for a large gap.
Enter at a low speed and let motorway traffic adjust.
Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.

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

Vehicle joining a motorway from an entry lane
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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

438. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

You should not reduce speed near roadworks.
To reduce wear on the vehicle suspension.
To keep construction dust off the windscreen.
✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.

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

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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When should you use rear fog lights?

439. When should you use rear fog lights?

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

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

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

440. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

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

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

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

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

You may stop watching the road when they are active.
You only need to intervene when a warning appears.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.

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 should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

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

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

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

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

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

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

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

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

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

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

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

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

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

✓ True.
False.

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

Vehicle travelling on a wet road
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What should you do when driving near a school area?

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

Watch only for children already on the road.
✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.
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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

447. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Direction indicators.
Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
Hazard warning lights.

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

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

448. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

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

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

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

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

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

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

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

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

It makes hazard warning lights unnecessary.
It protects you from injury if a vehicle hits you.
It gives you priority when walking beside the road.
✓ It makes you easier for approaching drivers and recovery workers to see.

High-visibility clothing improves your visibility, especially at night or in poor weather, but you must still remain away from traffic.

High-visibility clothing worn during a roadside breakdown
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