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True/false 17 Netherlands 36 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 643
What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

101. What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

Stay inside the vehicle and wait for the smoke to clear.
Reverse toward the entrance without checking behind.
✓ Follow tunnel instructions and leave the tunnel if it is safe to do so.
Keep driving normally unless the tunnel is completely blocked.

If it is safe to drive out of the tunnel, do so. If you cannot continue safely, stop, switch off the engine, leave the vehicle, and use the marked emergency exits or refuge routes. Follow tunnel-control instructions.

Smoke inside a road tunnel
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

102. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

Press the accelerator harder before braking.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.
Continue until the brakes begin making noise.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

103. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

False.
✓ True.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

104. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

✓ True.
False.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

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What should you check shortly after securing a load?

105. What should you check shortly after securing a load?

Check the load only when you reach your destination.
Loosen the restraints slightly after the load has settled.
Increase speed briefly to test the restraints.
✓ Stop safely and check that the restraints are still tight.

Loads and straps may settle or loosen after the journey begins. Recheck them at a safe stopping place.

Rechecking straps securing a vehicle's load
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What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

106. What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

✓ Licence BE.
Licence B with Code 96.
Licence B.
Licence C1.

Category BE covers a category B towing vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer having a maximum authorised mass of up to 3,500 kg. Category B with Code 96 is limited to combinations with a maximum authorised mass of up to 4,250 kg.

Car and trailer combination for category BE
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

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

Expect the oncoming driver to make room for you.
Move closer to the road edge without reducing speed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
✓ 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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How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

108. How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

It affects stopping distance only on steep roads.
It makes the brakes respond more quickly.
It reduces the driver's reaction time.
✓ It can increase the distance needed to stop.

A heavily loaded vehicle has more mass and may require additional distance to slow down or stop safely.

Loaded vehicle and the space needed for braking
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

109. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates the front windscreen demister. It directs airflow towards the windscreen to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windscreen demister symbol on the dashboard
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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

110. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

Tilted back to keep your forehead clear.
Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.
✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.
Loose enough to move slightly on your head.

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

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

Add the correct fuel and continue driving.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
Drive until the fuel warning light comes on.
✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.

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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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

112. 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 ensure drivers can always stop in time.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.

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

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

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

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

Follow closely so other traffic can overtake.
Drive through the group before it spreads across the road.
✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.
Use the verge to pass the animals.

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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Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

115. Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

Wanting to adjust the cabin temperature.
Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
✓ Yawning, heavy eyelids, and difficulty concentrating.
Feeling hungry and slightly thirsty.

Warning signs of driver fatigue can include repeated yawning, heavy eyelids, difficulty concentrating, wandering thoughts, and trouble maintaining a steady road position. These signs mean you should stop and rest before continuing.

Driver showing signs of fatigue
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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

116. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

✓ Many animals are more active at these times.
Wild animals avoid roads during the rest of the day.
Speed limits change automatically at dawn and dusk.
Animals cannot see vehicles during daylight.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

117. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent other vehicles from overtaking.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

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

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

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

119. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Automatic start-stop system.
Parking assistance.
✓ Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to adaptive cruise control (ACC). The system can maintain a selected speed and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to help maintain a set distance from traffic ahead.

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

120. Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.
Main beam makes interior lights less effective.
Main beam reduces the effectiveness of the fog lights.

Main beam can reflect back from fog and create glare, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Headlight glare reflected by fog
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

121. Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

They make the vehicle use less fuel.
They prevent the windscreen from misting.
They only need to work when you drive at night.
✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.

Dirty or faulty lights reduce visibility and make it harder for other road users to understand when you are braking, turning, reversing, or changing position.

Checking and cleaning a vehicle's exterior lights
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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

122. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

Whenever you want to reduce speed.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
While the vehicle is still moving slowly.
Before braking to a stop.

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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What should you do before making a turn?

123. What should you do before making a turn?

Rely on other road users to slow down for you.
Turn as soon as the road ahead appears clear.
✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.
Check only the traffic directly ahead.

Before turning, check your mirrors, use your indicator, and make sure the turn can be made safely.

Driver preparing to turn at a junction
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence DE?

124. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence DE?

A category B vehicle with a small trailer.
✓ A category D vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category D vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.
A category D1 vehicle without a trailer.

Category DE covers combinations consisting of a category D towing vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Bus and trailer covered by category DE
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

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

Clear only the areas needed for your immediate view.
Clear only the windows and mirrors.
✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.
Let the heater clear the ice while you drive.

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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Which side do people drive on in Netherlands?

126. Which side do people drive on in Netherlands?

✓ Right-hand side.
Left-hand side.

Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road in Netherlands.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

127. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.
Level with the shoulders.
As low as possible.
Behind the neck only.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

128. You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

True.
✓ False.

Hazard lights are used to warn other road users of a hazard or an unexpectedly stopped vehicle. They do not make illegal or unsafe parking acceptable.

Parked vehicle with hazard warning lights flashing
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

129. What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

Only whether the main roads have been cleared.
Only whether you have enough fuel or charge.
✓ The weather, road conditions, tyres, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.
Check whether other vehicles are using the roads.

Check whether the journey is necessary and prepare for delays or changing conditions. Suitable tyres, sufficient fuel or charge, warm clothing, and basic emergency supplies may be important.

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

130. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

Car.
Truck.
✓ Moped.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Driving licence card for category AM
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

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

✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Select R and release the parking brake.
Leave the selector between two positions.
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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Must cars use dipped headlights solely because they enter a tunnel in Netherlands?

132. Must cars use dipped headlights solely because they enter a tunnel in Netherlands?

Yes.
✓ No.

Dipped headlights are not generally required solely because a car is in a tunnel in Netherlands. Darkness or poor visibility may still require their use, and drivers must follow any tunnel lighting instructions.

Vehicle using dipped headlights in a road tunnel
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

133. What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.
Pour cold water over the engine immediately.
Keep the engine running so the cooling system keeps working.
Open the coolant cap to release the pressure.

Steam can indicate an overheated and pressurised cooling system. Do not remove the coolant cap while the system is hot.

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

134. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.
The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.
✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The grass could block the vehicle's ventilation system.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

135. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

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

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 are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

136. What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

✓ Slow down and pass carefully with plenty of space.
Overtake quickly before the animal changes direction.
Flash your headlights to encourage it to move aside.
Sound your horn so the driver notices you.

Animals can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Reduce speed, keep distance, and pass only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an animal-drawn vehicle
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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

137. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

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

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 driving in strong wind?

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

Increase speed so the vehicle is less affected by gusts.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.
Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.

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 can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

139. Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

Fog causes vehicles to travel at uneven speeds.
Fog makes vehicles appear larger than they are.
✓ Limited visibility makes distances and movement harder to estimate.
Fog changes the way mirrors show moving vehicles.

Fog reduces visual information, making it harder to judge how far away another vehicle is and how quickly it is approaching.

Other traffic partly obscured by fog
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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

140. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

The first rain makes the road surface softer.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Cold rain quickly reduces the tyre pressure.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

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

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

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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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

142. What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

Use your horn repeatedly to express your frustration.
✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Drive closer so they notice your presence.
Immediately overtake them to get past the situation.

Road users can make mistakes. Staying calm and reacting safely helps prevent crashes.

Driver responding to another road user's mistake
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

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

Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.
Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Cyclists must move aside whenever a vehicle approaches.

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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What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

144. What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

✓ Adjust your speed and leave space when safe.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead to keep your lane clear.
Maintain your speed and expect them to merge behind you.
Speed up slightly so they can merge behind you.

When traffic merges, good observation and speed control help vehicles join safely without sudden braking or conflict.

Vehicle merging from an adjacent lane
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What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

145. What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

✓ Stop and wait until you may proceed.
Cross the stop line before stopping.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
Continue if the junction appears clear.

A red traffic light means you must stop before the stop line, pedestrian crossing, or intersection unless a sign or signal indicates otherwise.

Red traffic light at a junction
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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

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

✓ They can become dangerous projectiles during sudden braking or a collision.
They can make the engine overheat.
They can interfere with the vehicle's exterior lights.
They can increase the vehicle's fuel consumption.

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

Loose luggage and objects inside a vehicle
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

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

Sound your horn and continue driving.
✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Flash your lights instead of slowing down.
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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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

148. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To prevent windscreen damage.
✓ To see the road clearly.
To improve engine cooling.
To reduce fuel consumption.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

149. What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

A wheel-alignment problem.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
A blocked air filter.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

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

✓ Predictably, with safe gaps and clear communication.
Keep the same speed even when gaps become unsafe.
Follow the cyclist ahead without checking traffic yourself.
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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