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Traffic rules
Iceland
True/false 17 Iceland 27 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 634
What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

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

✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Continue slowly if the road is well lit.

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 an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

302. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

It makes the steering wheel harder to turn.
It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It prevents the battery from charging.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

303. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

Look behind only after starting the turn.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

304. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Use only the rear brake.
Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.
Release both brakes before stopping.

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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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle carrying animals?

305. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle carrying animals?

Because they cannot use brake lights.
✓ Because it may move slowly or stop unexpectedly.
Because they must always travel in the centre of the road.
Because these vehicles always have priority.

Vehicles transporting animals may accelerate slowly, take bends carefully, or brake gently to protect their load.

Vehicle following an animal transporter
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

306. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

Switch off the engine immediately while moving.
✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.
Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

Vehicle braking-system failure while driving
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Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

307. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

Bridge lighting makes it harder to judge speed.
Vehicles require more engine power on bridges.
✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.
Steering works less effectively above water.

Bridges are often open and exposed, allowing strong winds to affect vehicles more suddenly.

Exposed bridge in strong wind
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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

308. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.
High on the head with the straps loose.
Tilted back to keep your forehead clear.
✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.

A helmet should sit level on the head and remain securely in place so it can provide effective protection.

Bicycle helmet positioned securely on the rider's head
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

309. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Stay close beside it to remain sheltered from the wind.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.
Use the horn before moving alongside the vehicle.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

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

Drive slowly to the nearest fuel station.
Wash the leaking fuel away with water.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, avoid flames or sparks, and call for assistance.
Restart the engine to check whether the leak continues.

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

Fuel leaking from a vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

311. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Window lock.
Electric window control.
Central door locking.
Child safety lock.

This control activates the window lock, which normally prevents passengers from operating their electric windows while leaving control with the driver.

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

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

One drink affects every person in the same way.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.
The number of drinks matters more than their strength.

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 colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Iceland?

313. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Iceland?

✓ White.
Yellow.

Roads in Iceland normally use a white centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

314. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.
Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.
Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

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

The left foot.
Either foot.
The left foot for the brake and right foot for the accelerator.
✓ The right 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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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

316. Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

Because wet roads make the speedometer less accurate.
Because tyres need more space to warm up.
✓ Because braking distances are longer.
Because vehicles ahead have priority in rain.

Water reduces grip between the tyres and the road, so it takes longer to slow down or stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a wet road
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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

317. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

The driver can always see you in the mirrors.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.
Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

318. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

Through whichever door opens first.
From the driver's side in every situation.
From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.
✓ On the side away from moving traffic.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

Passenger leaving a vehicle on the side away from traffic
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

319. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

Drive only if the journey is short.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

320. Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

Headlights make clothing colour unimportant.
Street lighting makes dark clothing easy to see.
✓ Drivers may have difficulty seeing you.
Clothing colour matters only on unlit roads.

Dark clothing makes pedestrians harder to see in low-light conditions. Bright or reflective clothing improves visibility.

Pedestrian wearing dark clothing at night
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

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

To reduce fuel consumption at higher speeds.
To improve the rider's hearing in traffic.
To prevent the motorcycle from skidding.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious head injury in a collision.

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 you reduce speed in fog?

322. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.
To prevent the windscreen from misting.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent moisture from entering the engine.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

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

✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.
Give way without stopping if the road is clear.
Stop only after entering the junction.

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 with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

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

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

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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What should a designated driver do?

325. What should a designated driver do?

Stop drinking shortly before driving.
Drink only low-alcohol drinks.
✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.
Drink only a small amount with food.

A designated driver should remain sober so they can drive safely and respond properly to traffic conditions.

Alcohol-free designated driver for a journey
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

326. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

Motorcycles of any power.
✓ Motorcycles up to 35 kW within the A2 limits.
Motorcycles above 70 kW.
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.

Category A2 covers motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. The motorcycle must not be derived from a vehicle with more than double its power.

Motorcycle covered by category A2
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

327. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
They can make road signs harder to read.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

328. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.
Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.

During normal braking, use both the front and rear brakes smoothly and progressively. The front brake normally provides much of the braking force, while the rear brake also helps slow and stabilise the motorcycle. Sudden or poorly balanced braking can reduce stability or cause a wheel to lose grip.

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

329. Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

Vehicles in a junction lose priority.
Your stopping distance becomes longer.
✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.
Traffic lights may stop working.

Blocking a junction can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the junction.

Traffic blocking a road junction
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

330. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

331. Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

Licence B.
Licence C.
✓ Licence A.
Licence AM.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Motorcycle and category A driving licence
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

332. Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

✓ The lighting stalk.
The dashboard brightness control.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.
The hazard warning switch.

The lighting stalk is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights. The exact movement varies between vehicles, so check the vehicle controls before driving.

Lighting stalk for switching between dipped and main beam
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

333. Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

✓ R (Reverse).
1st gear.
2nd gear.
Neutral.

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive a manual vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before Reverse is selected.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

334. What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

Signal and expect oncoming traffic to make room.
Speed up to keep traffic flowing around the obstacle.
Follow another vehicle around it without checking yourself.
✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.

If your lane is blocked, reduce speed, check mirrors and oncoming traffic, and only move around the obstacle when it is safe.

Obstacle blocking a vehicle's lane
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Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

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

To prevent the tunnel lights from becoming too bright.
To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ To improve visibility and help other road users see you.
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 should you check after fitting a child restraint?

336. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the child can easily loosen the harness.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
That the restraint can move freely on the seat.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

337. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

Select R and release the parking brake.
Leave the selector between two positions.
✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Select D and press the accelerator.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence AM?

338. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence AM?

Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
✓ Mopeds over 25 and up to 45 km/h, and light quadricycles.
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³.
Cars up to 3,500 kg.

Category AM covers certain two- and three-wheeled mopeds with a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h, as well as light quadricycles.

Category AM mopeds and light quadricycles
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

339. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fresh-air ventilation.
Front windscreen demister.
Rear window demister.
✓ Air recirculation.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

340. What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

Press the brake and accelerator together.
Rest your foot lightly on the brake while driving.
✓ Position your right foot over the brake, ready to press it.
Apply the parking brake slightly.

To cover the brake, move your right foot over the brake pedal without pressing it, so you are ready to brake quickly if a hazard develops.

Right foot positioned over the brake pedal
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

341. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.
✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Hilltops usually have a slippery road surface.
Vehicles ahead always have priority on hills.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

342. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

To make overtaking easier.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
✓ To have enough time to stop.
To keep traffic moving at a steady speed.

A safe following distance gives you enough time to react if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

Gap between a vehicle and the traffic ahead
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

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

Sound your horn and continue driving.
Flash your lights instead of slowing down.
✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Accelerate to pass before the child moves further into the road.

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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Who should always wear a seat belt?

344. Who should always wear a seat belt?

✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only the driver.
Only people in seats without airbags.
Only people in the front seats.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

345. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

Rely mainly on continuous braking to control speed.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.
Coast in neutral to save fuel.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

346. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

✓ The hazard warning light switch.
The rear-window demister.
The parking-brake control.
The headlight switch.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

347. What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

Sound your horn so the animals move away.
Drive close to prevent them entering your lane.
✓ Reduce speed and pass only when there is enough space.
Maintain speed because the animals are beside the road.

Animals beside a narrow road may step into your path. Slow down and leave as much safe space as possible.

Animals gathered beside a narrow rural road
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What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

348. What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

Overtake as soon as your vehicle can fit past.
Sound your horn so the cyclist moves aside.
Pass even if you cannot leave much space.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when there is enough space.

Cyclists may need to avoid potholes, drains, or wind gusts. Keep distance and only pass when you can leave plenty of space.

Vehicle following a cyclist on a narrow road
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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

349. What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

Continue if you cannot see or hear a train.
Drive around the barrier if the road ahead is clear.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.

Flashing warning lights mean a train may be approaching. Stop before the crossing and wait until the warning has ended and the crossing is clear.

Flashing warning lights at a railway crossing
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

350. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
✓ Rear window demister.
Air recirculation.

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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