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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 Iceland.

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True/false 17 Iceland 27 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 634
You may ignore a stop sign if the road looks empty.

201. You may ignore a stop sign if the road looks empty.

✓ False.
True.

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop, even if no other traffic is visible.

Stop sign at a quiet junction
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

202. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cabin fan speed.
Seat heating.
✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.
Air conditioning.

This control adjusts the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin. Turning it towards the blue side lowers the selected temperature, while turning it towards the red side raises it.

Control for adjusting the cabin temperature
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What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

203. What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

Continue at the same speed if the junction looks clear.
Treat it like a green light until it turns red.
✓ Stop if you can do so safely.
Accelerate to pass before the light turns red.

An amber light warns that the signal is changing. Stop if it is safe, but avoid sudden braking that could cause danger behind you.

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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

204. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.
Check the mirrors and reverse if they appear clear.
Sound the horn before reversing and proceed.
Check behind only after you start moving.

Before reversing, check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and other hazards. Reverse slowly and keep checking as you move.

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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

205. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It keeps the engine from working too hard.
It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

206. How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

✓ Securely, without affecting steering, braking, or balance.
As high as possible to keep it away from the wheels.
On one side of the bicycle to leave the other side clear.
On one handlebar if the bag is not very heavy.

Loose or badly positioned luggage can interfere with control, become caught in the wheels, or hide bicycle lights.

Luggage carried on a bicycle
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How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

207. How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

At an angle so the rear of the vehicle is closest to the pump.
✓ With the fuel-filler side close enough for the hose to reach safely.
Wherever there is space, regardless of the fuel-filler position.
With the fuel hose stretched tightly across the vehicle.

Position the vehicle so the fuel filler is close to the pump and the hose can reach without being stretched tightly across or around the vehicle. Stop within the designated refuelling area and leave enough space to use the pump safely.

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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

208. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To show mainly the rear seats.
To show the driver's face.
To point towards the left door mirror.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Iceland?

209. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Iceland?

Yes, for all cyclists.
Yes, for all adults.
✓ No.

Bicycle helmets are not generally required for all cyclists in Iceland, although specific age or regional rules may apply.

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

210. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.
Ignore it if the engine sounds normal.
Continue slowly until you reach a service station.

Low oil pressure can quickly cause severe engine damage. Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off the engine, and investigate the cause before continuing.

Oil-pressure warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What is the best place to cross the road?

211. What is the best place to cross the road?

At a junction without checking for turning traffic.
At the shortest point, even if visibility is limited.
✓ At a designated crossing.
Near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.

Use a designated crossing whenever possible. It is usually the safest place to cross the road.

Designated crossing for pedestrians
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

212. What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

✓ Flash the main-beam headlights.
Switch on the dipped headlights.
Activate the hazard warning lights.
Switch on the front fog lights.

Pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally flashes the main-beam headlights. This briefly illuminates the main beam while the stalk is held or operated.

Lighting stalk used to flash the main-beam headlights
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

213. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Boot release.
✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Parking brake.
Central door locking.

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

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

✓ Reduce speed and stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Follow another vehicle closely so you can see its lights.
Open a side window and continue driving carefully.
Continue slowly using the hazard lights.

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 you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

215. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

Steer rapidly from side to side.
Accelerate sharply to regain traction.
Apply the parking brake to straighten the vehicle.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want to travel.

Avoid sudden braking or steering. Look where you want to go and use gentle controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle skidding on an icy road
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What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

216. What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

✓ Return to the normal driving lane when it is safe.
Slow down before returning to the normal lane.
Remain in the overtaking lane until another vehicle approaches.
Move back immediately in front of the vehicle you passed.

After overtaking, return to the normal driving lane when you have passed the other vehicle by a safe distance. Check your mirrors, signal when appropriate, and avoid moving back too soon.

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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

217. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fuel-filler flap release.
✓ Bonnet release.
Parking brake.
Boot release.

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

218. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
A driver who sees you can always stop in time.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

219. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

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

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

220. Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

✓ False.
True.

Speed limits apply at all times unless a different limit is clearly indicated.

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

221. What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

Proceed if no road workers are visible.
Only permanent traffic lights are valid.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the signal.
✓ Stop before the signal or temporary stop line.

Temporary traffic signals must be obeyed like permanent signals. Stop and wait until you are permitted to continue.

Red signal on temporary roadworks traffic lights
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What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

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

For driving when the motorway is busy.
For stopping to check directions.
✓ For emergencies and breakdowns.
For overtaking slow-moving traffic.

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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How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

223. How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

Use the parking brake instead.
Press it as hard as possible immediately.
Pump the pedal repeatedly.
✓ Apply pressure progressively.

For normal braking, apply the brake pedal progressively and smoothly. As the vehicle comes to a stop, easing the pressure slightly can help avoid a sudden jerk.

Progressive brake-pedal pressure for a smooth stop
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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

224. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

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

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

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

225. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

226. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

To slow the vehicle using the brakes.
✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.
To increase the engine speed.
To apply the parking brake.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

227. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.
Move into another lane to create more space.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

228. What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

Disconnect exposed electrical components yourself.
Assume the system is safe once the vehicle is switched off.
Move damaged high-voltage parts away from the road.
✓ Keep clear of damaged high-voltage components and call trained assistance.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can contain dangerous high-voltage systems. Do not touch damaged cables, batteries, or electrical components.

Damaged electric vehicle and high-voltage safety risks
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

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

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

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

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

230. How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

Ride side by side even when traffic cannot pass safely.
Keep the same speed even when gaps become unsafe.
✓ Predictably, with safe gaps and clear communication.
Ride as close together as possible to stay as one group.

Safe spacing and communication help group members respond to braking, turns, obstacles, and changing traffic conditions.

Group of cyclists riding along a road
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What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

231. What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

Turn it immediately to ACC.
✓ Release it so it returns from START to ON.
Remove it from the ignition.
Keep holding it in the START position.

Once the engine starts, release the ignition key so it returns from START to the ON position. Holding the key in START unnecessarily can keep the starter motor engaged.

Releasing the ignition key after the engine starts
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

232. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.
✓ Child safety lock.
Boot release.

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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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

233. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the clutch cannot wear out.
So the vehicle uses less fuel.
So the brakes respond more quickly.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

234. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
Move closer to the centre of the road for a clearer view.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

235. What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

Use it as a permanent replacement if it looks undamaged.
✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.
Drive normally if the vehicle feels stable.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.

Temporary spare wheels may have limited speed, distance, and handling capabilities. Arrange a proper repair or replacement promptly.

Temporary spare wheel fitted to a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

236. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Oil-pressure warning.
✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
Engine-management warning.

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

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

237. What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
Expect the oncoming driver to make room for you.
Move closer to the road edge without reducing speed.
✓ Slow down and give space when needed.

On narrow roads, reduce speed and be prepared to stop or use a suitable passing place. Leave enough space for the oncoming vehicle and avoid forcing either vehicle into an unsafe position.

Oncoming vehicles approaching a narrow stretch of road
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Why should you avoid removing the coolant cap while the engine is hot?

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

Opening it can reduce the engine oil pressure.
✓ Pressurised hot coolant may escape and cause serious burns.
The coolant level may become harder to read.
The cooling fan could stop working.

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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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

239. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

Its tyres may warm up more quickly.
It must always stop before reaching the top.
Its headlights may point higher uphill.
✓ It may slow down suddenly or roll backward.

Vehicles may lose speed or briefly roll backward when starting on a steep incline. Extra space gives you more time to react.

Vehicle following another up a steep hill
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

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

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

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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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

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

Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.
Cyclists must move aside whenever a vehicle approaches.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.

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

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

242. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

It decreases the distance needed to stop.
It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.
✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.
It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

243. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
It prevents the battery from charging.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

244. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children always have priority near schools.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.
School zones are closed to normal traffic.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

245. What is the purpose of cruise control?

To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.
✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.
To steer the vehicle automatically.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

246. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

247. What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

Increase speed to warm the brakes.
Ignore it if the vehicle still stops.
Use only the parking brake until they dry.
✓ Drive carefully and test them gently when safe.

Water can reduce braking performance. After driving through water, check the brakes gently when it is safe to do so.

Checking braking response after driving through water
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

248. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.
At the highest possible safe speed.
Without checking the steering or brakes.
By attaching a rope to the bumper.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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Why is adequate tyre tread important?

249. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

It keeps the tyres from becoming warm while driving.
It increases the amount of power from the engine.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.
It makes wheel alignment unnecessary.

Tyre tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and aquaplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tyre
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

250. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

It applies the parking brake.
It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It locks the steering.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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