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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Finland.

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

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

D (Drive).
R (Reverse).
N (Neutral).
✓ 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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When should you use rear fog lights?

152. When should you use rear fog lights?

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

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

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

The thermostat may become damaged.
✓ Pressurised hot coolant may escape and cause serious burns.
The coolant level may become harder to read.
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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What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

154. What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.
Steer back onto the road as quickly as possible.
Keep driving on the shoulder until the road becomes wider.
Brake firmly before returning to the road.

If you drift onto the shoulder, avoid sudden steering or braking. Slow gently and return to the road smoothly when it is safe.

Vehicle drifting towards the road shoulder
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What does this vehicle-control button operate?

155. What does this vehicle-control button operate?

The parking brake.
✓ The engine or drive system.
The central locking system.
The automatic start-stop system.

The engine start/stop button is used to start or switch off the vehicle's engine or electric drive system. Starting the vehicle normally also requires the brake or clutch pedal to be pressed.

Engine start/stop button in a vehicle
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Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

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

✓ Passengers may step out or cross near the bus.
A stopped bus always has priority over passing traffic.
Bus stops usually have a lower speed limit.
The road surface is usually more slippery near bus stops.

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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What should you do when passing a horse rider?

157. What should you do when passing a horse rider?

✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Accelerate while passing to get past quickly.
Sound your horn so the rider knows you are passing.
Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

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

Continue slowly if the road is well lit.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.

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

Vehicle with failed headlights at night
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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

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

They can make the engine overheat.
They can interfere with the vehicle's exterior lights.
They can reduce tyre pressure while driving.
✓ They can become dangerous projectiles during sudden braking or a collision.

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

Loose luggage and objects inside a vehicle
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Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

160. Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

It can increase tyre pressure.
It can make the brakes overheat.
✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.
It can make the road surface much softer.

Oil, diesel and other fluids can create a very slippery road surface, particularly for motorcycles and bicycles. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking or steering and keep the vehicle as stable as possible when crossing a contaminated area.

Oil or diesel spilled on a road surface
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

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

To make the motorcycle easier to balance.
To reduce fuel consumption at higher speeds.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious head injury in a collision.
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 the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

162. Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

It could make the steering wheel harder to turn.
It could cause the tyres to lose pressure.
✓ It could slide forwards and interfere with the pedals.
It could prevent the seat belt from locking.

A loose or incorrectly fitted floor mat can move into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Make sure the driver's floor mat is correctly fitted, secured, and does not obstruct any pedal.

Driver's floor mat near the pedals
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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

163. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

Open the door slowly and expect traffic to avoid you.
Signal before opening the door without checking behind.
✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
Check only the mirror before opening the door.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

Checking for passing road users before opening a car door
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What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

164. What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

Try to restart the vehicle until help arrives.
✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.
Walk along the tracks to look for help.
Stay inside the vehicle and call for assistance.

Move everyone well away from the tracks. Use the crossing emergency telephone or displayed contact information where available, or contact the emergency services immediately.

Vehicle stranded on a railway crossing
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

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

Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
Rely on the crossing markings to make every vehicle stop.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.

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 when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

166. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

167. What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

✓ Licence DE.
Licence CE.
Licence BE.
Licence D.

Category D permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category D vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category DE.

Category D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

168. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To improve the grip of the tyres.
To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

169. What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

✓ Licence D1E.
Licence D1.
Licence C1E.
Licence D.

Category D1 permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A D1 vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category D1E.

Category D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

170. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

The brightness of the dashboard.
The speed of the rear wiper.
The amount of washer fluid sprayed.
✓ The time between wiper sweeps.

The intermittent wiper interval control adjusts the time between windscreen-wiper sweeps, allowing the driver to match the wiping frequency to light rain or spray.

Interval adjustment for intermittent windscreen wiping
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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

171. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.
It usually makes you drive more slowly.
It only affects your ability to hear.
It makes the steering feel heavier.

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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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

172. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To give yourself priority over other traffic.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

173. Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

The engine can lose oil pressure.
The tyres can lose pressure more quickly.
✓ Dangerous carbon monoxide can build up.
The cooling system can stop working.

Exhaust gases from petrol and diesel engines can contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can build up quickly in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Never leave the engine running inside a closed garage or similar area.

Running vehicle engine in an enclosed space
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

174. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

Either foot at the same time.
Both feet together.
✓ The right foot.
The left foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

175. What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

Nothing if the bicycle worked properly yesterday.
Only the tyres and chain.
✓ The brakes, tyres, lights, and steering.
The lights, but not the steering or brakes.

A basic safety check can reveal problems with the brakes, tyres, lights, or steering before they cause an accident.

Checking a bicycle before a journey
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

176. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

To prevent the seat from moving.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.
✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To increase the length of the lap belt.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

177. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Power-steering warning.
Low tyre pressure.
Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the power-steering system. Steering assistance may be reduced or unavailable, making the steering wheel harder to turn.

Power-steering warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

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

Try to move personal belongings out before leaving.
Open the bonnet fully to find where the fire started.
Stay inside the vehicle while waiting for assistance.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.

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

Vehicle with a fire breaking out
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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

179. Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

To avoid having to check your blind spots.
To judge your speed from vehicles behind.
To see whether road signs behind you have changed.
✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.

Regular mirror checks help you understand what is happening behind and beside your vehicle.

Driver checking traffic in a rear-view mirror
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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

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

✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.
Keeping your movements smooth and controlled.
Looking ahead and staying alert.

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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How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Finland?

181. How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Finland?

Only for texting.
✓ Hands-free.
Either handheld or hands-free.
Handheld.

When phone use while driving is permitted in Finland, drivers must generally use a hands-free system rather than holding the phone.

Hands-free phone use inside a vehicle
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Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

182. Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

To prevent your headlights from overheating.
To make it easier for other vehicles to overtake.
Because vehicles ahead cannot see you in their mirrors.
✓ You need enough space to react if traffic slows or stops.

Limited space and visibility can make incidents inside tunnels especially dangerous. A safe gap gives you more time to react.

Gap between vehicles travelling through a tunnel
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?

183. What should you do when entering a roundabout?

Give way only to traffic in the lane nearest to you.
Enter if there is space, even if other traffic must slow down.
Enter if another driver appears to be slowing down.
✓ Slow down, give way when required, and enter only when safe.

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

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

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

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

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

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

They increase fuel consumption.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
They make the tyres wear more quickly.

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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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

186. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Only when the trailer has high sides.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.
Only on short journeys or quiet roads.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

187. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Mirror adjustment.
Child safety lock.
✓ Electric window control.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

188. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
Air conditioning.
✓ Seat heating.
Seat ventilation.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

189. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Headlight level adjustment.
Front fog lights.
✓ Instrument-panel brightness.
Automatic headlights.

This control adjusts the brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illumination, allowing the driver to reduce or increase the lighting level.

Control for adjusting instrument-panel brightness
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

190. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
Because it can disable the cruise control system.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can cause road rage.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

191. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg only.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
✓ Non-bus vehicles over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.
Vehicles up to 3,500 kg only.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than buses, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg. They may carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver and may tow a trailer up to 750 kg.

Goods vehicle covered by category C1
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

192. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

193. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

194. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence B.
✓ Licence C.
Licence D.
Licence C1E.

Category C1 is limited to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 7,500 kg. A goods vehicle above this limit requires category C.

Goods vehicle above 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

195. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

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

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

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

196. 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.
Force your way into the nearest gap.
Enter at a low speed and let motorway traffic adjust.

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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What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

197. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

✓ Apply it securely.
Release it completely.
Apply it only on a slope.
Leave it partly applied.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

198. 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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Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

199. Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

✓ The right foot.
The left foot.
The left foot for the brake and right foot for the accelerator.
Either foot.

In a manual vehicle, the right foot normally operates both the brake and accelerator pedals, while the left foot operates the clutch.

Pedal arrangement and foot controls in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

200. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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