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What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

501. What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

Pump it repeatedly while braking.
Press it before using the brake pedal.
✓ Press it before the engine begins to stall.
Keep it released until after the vehicle stops.

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake normally and press the clutch pedal before the engine speed becomes too low and the engine stalls. Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily early, as this reduces engine braking.

Clutch-pedal operation when stopping a manual vehicle
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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

502. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

It causes the tyres to lose pressure.
It prevents the brake lights from working properly.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.
✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

503. 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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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence C?

504. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence C?

Car.
Motorcycle.
Moped.
✓ Truck.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Driving licence card for category C
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What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

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

Keep the main beam on unless the other driver flashes you.
Flash the main beam briefly before passing.
Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.
✓ Switch to dipped headlights.

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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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

506. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

✓ To release the seat belt.
To tighten the shoulder belt.
To lock the seat in position.
To adjust the belt height.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

507. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

Accelerate to see if the fault disappears.
✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.
Continue driving until the vehicle stops by itself.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

Vehicle stopped after developing a mechanical fault
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Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

508. Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

They give cyclists priority over other traffic.
They make reflective clothing unnecessary.
They are needed only on roads without street lighting.
✓ They help you see and help others notice you.

Front and rear lights improve visibility and make it easier for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to detect you.

Bicycle lights used when riding at night
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What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

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

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

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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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

510. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.
Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.
Loose on the ground so pedestrians can step over it.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

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

✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.
Stop only when the barriers are fully lowered.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
Continue if the barriers are not fully closed.

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

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

512. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

Reaction distance and following distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

513. How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

Release the clutch suddenly without using the accelerator.
✓ Release the clutch smoothly while applying the accelerator progressively.
Press the brake and accelerator together.
Keep the clutch fully pressed while accelerating.

When moving off, release the clutch pedal smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively. This helps the vehicle move away smoothly without stalling or excessive engine speed.

Coordinating the clutch and accelerator when moving off
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

514. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Immobiliser or anti-theft system.
Charging-system warning.
Power-steering warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's immobiliser or anti-theft system. If it remains illuminated or flashes unexpectedly, the vehicle may not recognise the key or there may be a fault in the security system.

Immobiliser indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

515. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Low tyre pressure.

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

Tyre-pressure warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

516. Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

They affect only comfort at high speed.
✓ They directly affect grip, stability, and braking.
They mainly affect the engine temperature.
They matter only when carrying a passenger.

A motorcycle relies on a relatively small area of tyre contact with the road. Correct tyre pressure, tread and condition are important for grip, steering, stability and braking. Check the tyres regularly and follow the manufacturer's recommended pressures.

Checking the condition of a motorcycle tyre
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

517. What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

Leave snow on the roof if it is firmly packed.
Let the heater clear the ice while you drive.
✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.
Clear only the windows and mirrors.

You need a clear view in every direction. Snow or ice left on the roof can also fall or blow onto other road users.

Clearing snow and ice from a vehicle before driving
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

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

Steer back onto the road as quickly as possible.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.
Accelerate slightly before steering back onto the road.
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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Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

519. Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

Wait just behind the vehicle away from the traffic lane.
Wait in the traffic lane until help arrives.
✓ In a protected place well away from moving traffic.
Stand between the vehicle and the safety barrier.

Move passengers, children, and pets away from the carriageway. On high-speed roads, wait behind a safety barrier where possible.

Passengers moving away from a broken-down vehicle
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What does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

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

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

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 avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

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

To increase stopping distance.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.

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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Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

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

It increases tyre grip on steep roads.
✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.
It allows the vehicle to coast more freely.
It reduces engine braking to save fuel.

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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Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

523. Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

They can make the steering heavier.
✓ They can hide hazards and reduce the driver's ability to see safely.
They can increase tyre pressure.
They can increase the vehicle's braking distance.

The driver must have a clear view of the road and surroundings. Luggage, decorations, or other objects that obstruct the windscreen, windows, or mirrors can hide pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, signs, or other hazards.

Luggage obstructing the driver's view
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Why should you be extra careful at night?

524. Why should you be extra careful at night?

Vehicles need more distance to accelerate.
Road markings become less important.
Street lighting makes drivers less alert.
✓ Visibility is reduced.

At night, it is harder to see pedestrians, cyclists, road markings, and hazards. Reduce speed and use the correct lights.

Road traffic in reduced night-time visibility
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What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

525. What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

Press the accelerator lightly.
✓ Keep the brake pedal pressed.
Release the parking brake.
Select reverse gear.

An automatic vehicle may creep forward when D (Drive) is selected, even without pressing the accelerator. Keep the brake pedal pressed while stationary to prevent unintended movement.

Automatic gear selector in Drive and brake-pedal control
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

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

Switch off your headlights as you approach.
Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
✓ 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 should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

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

✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.
You only need to intervene when a warning appears.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
The systems can take full responsibility for driving.

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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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

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

To check whether passengers are comfortable.
To see whether road signs behind you have changed.
✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.
To avoid having to check your blind spots.

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 starts to skid?

529. What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

Look where you want the vehicle to go.
Allow the tyres time to regain grip.
✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.
Stay calm and maintain control.

Sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can make a skid worse. Stay calm and use smooth controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle beginning to skid
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

530. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Rear fog lights.
Sidelights.
✓ Dipped headlights.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

531. Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

✓ Licence B.
Licence A.
Licence D.
Licence AM.

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.

Car and category B driving licence
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

532. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

To make it safe to walk closer to moving traffic.
To avoid checking for approaching vehicles.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
To make drivers give way wherever you cross.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

533. What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

Wave your arms to frighten the birds away.
✓ Slow down, stay calm, and leave the area without provoking them.
Throw objects towards the birds.
Accelerate as fast as possible to escape.

Some birds become territorial during the breeding season and may swoop people near their nests. Stay calm, avoid provoking or approaching the birds, and leave the area safely. If necessary and safe, dismount and walk your bicycle through or away from the area while keeping your helmet on.

Bird swooping near a cyclist
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

534. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
An engine-management fault.
✓ A general warning requiring attention.

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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Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

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

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

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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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

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

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

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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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

537. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Walk along the traffic lane toward the tunnel entrance.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

538. 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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You must stop at a red traffic light.

539. You must stop at a red traffic light.

✓ True.
False.

A red traffic light means you must stop and wait until it is allowed to proceed.

Vehicle stopped at a red traffic light
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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

540. What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

Listen for traffic and cross if you hear none.
✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.
Cross if the nearest traffic lane appears clear.
Cross as soon as the vehicle has stopped.

Large vehicles can block your view and hide you from drivers. Wait until you can clearly see the road before crossing.

Pedestrian preparing to cross behind a bus
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

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

Wind increases the pressure in bicycle tyres.
✓ They may be blown sideways unexpectedly.
Strong wind makes bicycle brakes less effective.
Cyclists always ride more slowly in strong winds.

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

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

✓ False.
True.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

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

With one hand at the top of the wheel.
With both hands together at the bottom.
✓ With both hands in a balanced position.
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 normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

544. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.
Apply the parking brake only.
Press the accelerator pedal.
Switch off the engine.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.

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 never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

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

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

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 should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

547. Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

✓ It reduces your control and attention.
Because phones can interfere with bicycle electronics.
Because phone signals can interfere with traffic lights.
Because a phone may be used only at low speeds.

Using a phone can distract you and may prevent you from steering, braking, or reacting properly.

Cyclist using a handheld phone
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What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

548. What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

✓ Select neutral, brake firmly, and steer to a safe stopping place.
Press the accelerator harder to try to free it.
Keep driving and wait for the accelerator to release.
Switch off the engine immediately before selecting neutral.

Selecting neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels. Brake firmly, maintain steering control, and switch off the engine after stopping safely.

Stuck accelerator pedal in a vehicle
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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

549. How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

They shorten the stopping distance on wet roads.
They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.
They reduce the chance of skidding at low speeds.
✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.

Tyre tread helps channel water away and maintain grip. Worn tyres cannot clear water as effectively, increasing stopping distance and the risk of aquaplaning.

Worn tyre tread and wet-road grip
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Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

550. Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

Large vehicles cannot change lanes at motorway speeds.
✓ You may remain in its blind spot and have less room to escape.
Driving beside them improves your view of the road ahead.
Large vehicles always travel more slowly than cars.

Large vehicles have significant blind spots. Avoid travelling alongside them longer than necessary.

Vehicle alongside a large vehicle on a motorway
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