QuizTraffic rulesChina

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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

101. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It only affects your ability to hear.
It makes the steering feel heavier.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.
✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.

A microsleep is a brief, involuntary episode of sleep that can last for a few seconds. During that time, you may lose awareness of the road and travel a considerable distance without reacting to hazards.

Driver losing alertness at the wheel
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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

102. What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

Assume they will hear you approaching.
✓ Slow down, give warning, and leave enough space.
Use your bell and keep the same speed.
Pass quickly before they change direction.

Pedestrians may change direction unexpectedly. A warning and safe passing distance reduce the risk of a collision.

Cyclist passing pedestrians on a shared path
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

103. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

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

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

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 after stopping because of a breakdown?

105. 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.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
Leave the engine running and keep the vehicle in neutral.

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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What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

106. What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

Select neutral and release all pedals.
Press the accelerator fully.
Turn the steering wheel fully.
✓ Make sure the vehicle is securely controlled before releasing it.

Before releasing the parking brake on a slope, make sure the vehicle cannot roll unexpectedly. Use the service brake or, when moving off in a manual vehicle, establish the clutch biting point and sufficient power before releasing the parking brake.

Preparing to release the parking brake on a slope
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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

107. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
Overtake just before entering the bend.
Brake hard while turning through the bend.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

108. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Horn.
Parking assistance.
Cruise control.
Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

109. What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

Keep the main beam on unless the other driver flashes you.
Reduce speed but leave the main beam on.
✓ Switch to dipped headlights.
Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.

Main beam can dazzle other road users and reduce their visibility. Switch to dipped headlights whenever your main beam could dazzle another driver.

Headlight glare affecting another road user
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

110. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It can make the engine overheat.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It increases tyre pressure immediately.
It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

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

Cross if nearby vehicles appear to have stopped.
✓ Wait until it turns green.
Cross if another pedestrian has already started.
Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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What shape are most warning signs in China?

112. What shape are most warning signs in China?

Diamond.
Circle.
✓ Triangle.
Rectangle.

Most warning signs in China are triangular.

Road warning signs and their shapes
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

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

Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.
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.

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 should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

114. Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

It can prevent the head restraint from being adjusted.
It can cause the seat belt to lock during normal driving.
✓ It can reduce how effectively the seat belt restrains you.
It can cause the seat to slide forwards when braking.

An excessively reclined seat can affect how the seat belt fits and restrains your body and may increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a collision. Sit in a reasonably upright position so the lap belt stays low across the hips and the shoulder belt lies correctly across the chest.

Vehicle seat with an excessively reclined backrest
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What should you do when driving near animals?

115. What should you do when driving near animals?

Sound your horn to make them move away.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to warn them.
✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.
Maintain speed if they remain beside the road.

Animals can move unpredictably. Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop safely.

Animals near moving road traffic
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

116. What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

Continue driving slowly until the steam stops.
Pour cold water over the engine immediately.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.
Open the coolant cap to release the pressure.

Steam can indicate an overheated and pressurised cooling system. Do not remove the coolant cap while the system is hot.

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

117. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To make the steering feel lighter.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.

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

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

118. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electric window control.
✓ Exterior mirror folding.
Seat adjustment.
Exterior mirror adjustment.

This control folds or unfolds the vehicle's exterior mirrors. It is useful when parking in narrow spaces or when leaving the vehicle parked.

Control for folding the exterior mirrors
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What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

119. What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

Keep driving normally if the vehicle still turns.
✓ Hold the wheel firmly, use greater steering effort, and stop safely.
Switch off the engine while moving to reset the system.
Accelerate to make the steering easier.

The vehicle can normally still be steered, but much more effort may be required. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver coping with a loss of power-steering assistance
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What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

120. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.
It flashes the headlights automatically.
It keeps the main beam switched on.
It switches on the front fog lights.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

121. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat heating.
Seat ventilation.
Heated steering wheel.
Rear window demister.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in China?

122. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in China?

1.0 mm.
✓ 1.6 mm.
2.0 mm.
1.5 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in China 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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

123. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

124. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.
Ignore the spill if only a small amount escaped.
✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

125. What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

Wait until the chip becomes a larger crack.
✓ Have it assessed and repaired promptly.
Ignore it if it is outside your direct view.
Cover the chip so it cannot spread.

A chip can obstruct your view, weaken the glass, and develop into a larger crack. Have it checked and repaired promptly.

Stone chip in a vehicle's windscreen
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Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

126. Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

✓ The interior can heat up quickly and cause serious heat illness.
The vehicle battery may discharge more quickly.
The windows may become difficult to open.
The tyres may lose pressure while the vehicle is parked.

The inside of a parked vehicle can heat up rapidly, even when the outside temperature does not feel extreme. Children and animals are particularly vulnerable to overheating and heatstroke. Leaving a window partly open does not make the vehicle safe.

Parked vehicle and the danger of interior heat
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

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

Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.
✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.

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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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

128. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

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

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

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

The brake pedal.
The footrest.
✓ The accelerator pedal.
The clutch 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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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

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

✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.
Switch on more electrical systems to test the battery.
Continue driving until the battery is completely discharged.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.

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 should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

131. What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

Drive slowly to the nearest fuel station.
Restart the engine to check whether the leak continues.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, avoid flames or sparks, and call for assistance.
Ignore a small leak if the fuel level remains stable.

Leaking fuel creates a serious fire risk. Keep people away, do not restart the engine, and arrange professional assistance.

Fuel leaking from a vehicle
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Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

132. Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

✓ The driver may not be able to see the motorcycle.
The motorcycle will use more fuel.
The motorcycle's brakes may become less effective.
The vehicle ahead must always change lanes.

Motorcycles can be difficult to see, particularly when they remain in another vehicle's blind spot. Avoid staying alongside a vehicle where the driver may not see you, and choose a position where you are more likely to be visible.

Motorcycle in another vehicle's blind spot
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How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

133. How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

It reduces aerodynamic drag.
It makes the vehicle easier to accelerate.
It improves braking efficiency.
✓ It can increase the energy needed to move the vehicle.

Extra weight generally requires more energy when accelerating and climbing. Removing unnecessary heavy items can help reduce fuel or energy consumption while keeping all essential equipment in the vehicle.

Extra luggage adding weight to a vehicle
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

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

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

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

Checking a bicycle after a fall or collision
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

135. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

✓ They can provide much less grip than the surrounding road.
They can cause the tyre pressure to rise suddenly.
They can make the tyres overheat.
They can increase the motorcycle's braking power.

Wet metal surfaces, such as drain or inspection covers, can provide much less grip than the surrounding road. Cross them smoothly, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering.

Wet metal cover in a motorcycle's path
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

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

Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.
✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Hold the damaged section away from the vehicle.
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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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

137. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

To shorten the distance needed to stop.
✓ To know what is happening behind you.
To decide which gear to use while slowing down.
To check whether the road surface is slippery.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

Driver checking following traffic before braking
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What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

138. What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

Stop only if another warning light appears.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Wait until the next service to have it checked.
Continue slowly if the vehicle still responds normally.

A red warning combined with an unusual noise may indicate a serious fault. Continuing could cause damage or loss of control.

Red dashboard warning requiring the driver's attention
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

139. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

Add the correct fuel and continue driving.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
Drive until the fuel warning light comes on.
✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

140. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Electric window control.
Mirror adjustment.
Child safety lock.
Window lock.

This control operates the vehicle's electric windows. Pressing or pulling the switch lowers or raises the corresponding window.

Switch for operating an electric window
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What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

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

Release the steering wheel and brake hard.
Swerve sharply into another lane.
✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.
Turn suddenly toward the roadside.

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

Large animal entering a vehicle's path
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Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

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

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

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 do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

143. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Hold it in the turned position.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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What should you check after fitting a wheel?

144. What should you check after fitting a wheel?

That the wheel nuts are covered by the trim.
✓ That the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.
That the wheel can move slightly on the hub.
That the jack remains partly under the vehicle.

After fitting a wheel, make sure the wheel nuts are tightened correctly using the manufacturer's specified procedure and torque. Incorrectly tightened wheel nuts can loosen or damage the wheel. Recheck them later if the vehicle or wheel manufacturer recommends it.

Checking wheel nuts after fitting a wheel
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

145. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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 does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

146. What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

Operates only the rear wiper.
✓ Operates the wipers automatically when rain is detected.
Sprays washer fluid automatically.
Runs the wipers continuously at maximum speed.

When AUTO is selected, a rain sensor can operate the windscreen wipers automatically and adjust their operation according to the amount of moisture detected on the windscreen.

AUTO setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

147. Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

Cyclists must always stay behind large vehicles.
✓ The driver may not be able to see them.
The driver can always hear a cyclist beside the vehicle.
Large vehicles always have priority when turning.

Buses and trucks have large areas where the driver cannot see cyclists, especially beside the vehicle and near turns.

Cyclist in a large vehicle's blind spot
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

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

Loose on the front passenger seat.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Beside an open window so they can see outside.
Free to move around during short journeys.

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 does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

149. What does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

✓ Switches on the vehicle's electrical systems without operating the starter.
Switches off all electrical accessories.
Turns the starter motor.
Locks the steering.

The ON position normally switches on the vehicle's electrical and ignition systems without operating the starter motor. The engine is started by turning the key further to the START position.

ON position on a traditional ignition switch
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Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

150. Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

The road surface is usually more slippery near bus stops.
A stopped bus always has priority over passing traffic.
Vehicles beside a bus must always stop and wait.
✓ Passengers may step out or cross near the bus.

Stopped buses can hide pedestrians, and passengers may cross unexpectedly. Slow down and be ready to react.

Vehicle passing a bus at a stop
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