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True/false 17 France 37 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 644
What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

101. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Window lock.
✓ Child safety lock.
Mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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What should you do before driving with a load?

102. What should you do before driving with a load?

Leave light items loose for short journeys.
Place heavy items on top of lighter items.
Check the load only after you have started driving.
✓ Make sure it is properly secured and cannot move or fall.

An unsecured load can shift, affect vehicle control, or fall into the road. Check that everything is safely restrained before moving.

Checking a vehicle's load before setting off
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

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

✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
Drive until the fuel warning light comes on.
Start the engine and drive slowly to use the fuel.

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

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

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

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

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

105. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.
The brakes become more effective when wet.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
The water can increase tyre pressure.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

106. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Increase engine speed to improve coolant circulation.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
Open the coolant cap immediately to release heat.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

107. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Bonnet release.
Central door locking.
Parking brake.
✓ Fuel-filler flap 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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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

108. Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg.
Minibuses for no more than eight passengers.
✓ Buses designed for more than eight passengers.
Buses only when towing a trailer.

Category D covers motor vehicles designed and constructed to carry more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Bus covered by category D
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

109. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
To maintain the same speed in every situation.
To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.

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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Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

110. Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent the tyres from losing air pressure.
✓ Because visibility and grip may be reduced.
To keep the engine from overheating.

Rain, snow, fog, and ice can reduce visibility and tyre grip. Lower speed gives you more time and distance to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling in poor weather
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

111. What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

Accelerate to pass before the child moves further into the road.
✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Sound your horn and continue driving.
Swerve immediately into the opposite lane.

Children can act unpredictably. Brake firmly, stay alert, and be prepared for more children to follow.

Child entering the road ahead of a vehicle
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What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

112. What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

For allowing faster vehicles to pass.
For driving when the motorway is busy.
For stopping to check directions.
✓ For emergencies and breakdowns.

A motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder is primarily intended for emergencies and breakdowns, not normal driving. In some places it may be opened temporarily as a traffic lane when signs or signals specifically permit this.

Motorway hard shoulder beside the traffic lanes
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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

113. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Yes, if the passengers remain seated on the floor.
Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
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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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

114. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

It can make your route through the junction longer.
✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can make road markings harder to follow.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your indicators.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within a junction
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

115. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

A category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.
A goods vehicle up to 7,500 kg.
✓ A category B vehicle with a trailer up to 3,500 kg.
A bus with a trailer over 750 kg.

Category BE covers combinations consisting of a category B towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg. Lighter combinations may already be covered by category B.

Car and trailer covered by category BE
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What should you do before crossing the road?

116. What should you do before crossing the road?

Look only where traffic normally comes from.
Follow another pedestrian without checking yourself.
✓ Look for traffic in all directions.
Listen for vehicles instead of looking.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

117. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Switch on the hazard lights before entering.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Stop and wait until the tunnel is clear.

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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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

118. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It makes the steering feel heavier.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.
It only affects your ability to hear.
✓ 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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Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

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

✓ It makes you easier for approaching drivers and recovery workers to see.
It allows you to remain close to moving traffic.
It makes hazard warning lights unnecessary.
It protects you from injury if a vehicle hits you.

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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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

120. Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

Road signs become less important at higher elevations.
Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.
Mountain roads always have the same weather.

Fog, rain, snow, ice, falling rocks, and strong winds can develop rapidly in mountainous areas.

Changing visibility and weather on a mountain road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

121. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
✓ Rear window demister.

This symbol indicates the rear window demister. It heats the rear window to help clear condensation, mist or frost and improve visibility.

Rear-window demister symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

122. What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.
Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.

A pressure loss or damaged tyre can affect steering and braking. If the tyre-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tyre problem. Stop safely and inspect the tyres before continuing.

Tyre-pressure warning and a tyre inspection
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What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

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

Continue slowly if the vehicle still responds normally.
Ignore the noise if the warning light later goes out.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Wait until the next service to have it checked.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

124. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Service or maintenance required.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

125. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

Give way without stopping if the road is clear.
Stop only after entering the junction.
Proceed if the vehicle ahead has already stopped.
✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop at the required position. Check carefully for other road users and proceed only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching a stop sign
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

126. What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

✓ Continue to the next exit.
Move onto the shoulder and reverse carefully.
Cross the painted separation area back to the exit.
Use an emergency opening in the central reservation.

Never reverse or make a sudden manoeuvre. Continue safely and change your route at the next suitable exit.

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

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

Hold it in the turned position.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead 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 do after stopping because of a breakdown?

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

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

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 when livestock are on the road?

129. What should you do when livestock are on the road?

Sound the horn so the animals move aside.
Use the verge to pass the animals.
Follow closely so other traffic can overtake.
✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.

Livestock may spread across the road, stop suddenly, or change direction without warning. Slow down, keep a safe distance, avoid sudden movements or loud noises, and follow any instructions from the person controlling the animals.

Livestock being moved along a road
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

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

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.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.

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

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

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

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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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

132. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
To increase stopping distance.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To keep the windscreen clearer.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

133. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Electronic parking brake.
Brake-system warning.
Automatic brake hold.
Parking assistance.

This control operates the electronic parking brake. Pulling or pressing the switch applies or releases the parking brake, depending on the vehicle.

Electronic parking-brake switch and symbol
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

134. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To unlock the steering.
To apply the service brakes.
To select reverse gear.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

135. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.
Increase speed so the vehicle is less affected by gusts.
Open the windows to improve aerodynamics.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

136. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

Cars always have priority over trams and buses.
Trams and buses must always stop before crossings.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.
These lanes are usually free from moving traffic.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

137. What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

Continue slowly using the hazard lights.
✓ Reduce speed and stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Follow another vehicle closely so you can see its lights.
Use the washer fluid repeatedly to clear the windscreen.

Do not continue when you cannot see clearly. Slow down smoothly and stop somewhere protected from traffic.

Windscreen wipers failing during heavy rain
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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

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

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

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 is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

139. What is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence C1.
Licence CE.
✓ Licence C1E.
Licence BE.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer over 750 kg, provided the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg.

Category C1 vehicle and trailer combination up to 12,000 kg
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

140. What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

Apply lubricant to the wiper blades.
✓ Clean the windscreen and blades, and replace worn blades.
Replace the washer pump instead of the blades.
Use the wipers at a higher speed.

Worn or dirty wiper blades can seriously reduce visibility in rain. Clean them first and replace them if they remain ineffective or damaged.

Wiper streaks on a vehicle's windscreen
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

141. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
Hazard warning lights.
✓ Direction indicators.
Main beam.

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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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

142. How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

It increases engine power.
It selects a lower gear automatically.
✓ It can prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
It releases the clutch.

When moving off uphill, the parking brake can hold the vehicle stationary while you prepare to move. Release it smoothly once the clutch reaches the biting point and sufficient power is applied.

Parking-brake control during an uphill start
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Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

143. Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

✓ The tyres have less time to clear water from the road surface.
Higher speed increases the tyre pressure.
The vehicle becomes heavier as speed increases.
The suspension becomes less effective at high speed.

At higher speeds, the tyres may not disperse water effectively, making it easier for the vehicle to lose contact with the road.

Vehicle speed and aquaplaning on a wet road
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

144. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

They must stop before making every turn.
They always have priority while turning.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

145. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Use only the rear brake.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

Motorcyclist making an emergency stop
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

146. What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

Accelerate briefly to try to close the bonnet.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.
Continue driving by looking through the side window.

The bonnet may completely obstruct your view. Avoid sudden movements, use the road markings or available gap to maintain direction, and stop safely.

Raised bonnet obstructing the driver's forward view
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Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

147. Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

✓ To improve visibility and help other road users see you.
To prevent the tunnel lights from becoming too bright.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To reduce tyre wear inside the tunnel.

Tunnel lighting may be much darker than daylight. Dipped headlights help you see and make your vehicle more visible.

Vehicle using dipped headlights before entering a tunnel
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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

148. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.
Let them walk slightly ahead of you.
Ask them to decide when it is safe to cross.
Cross separately so everyone has more space.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

149. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

✓ Car.
Truck.
Bus.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Driving licence card for category B
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What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

150. What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

Remove loose glass while the vehicle is moving.
Drive faster to reach a safe place sooner.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.
Continue driving if you can still see part of the road.

Severe damage can obstruct your view and weaken the glass. Do not continue if you cannot see the road clearly.

Damaged windscreen affecting the driver's view
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