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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 Norway.

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What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

101. What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

✓ Slow down and be prepared for them to move across your path.
Assume it will stop before entering your lane.
Accelerate before the vehicle reaches the road.
Drive closely behind it until there is room to pass.

Construction vehicles may move slowly, have limited visibility, or carry loose material. Give them time and space to manoeuvre.

Construction vehicle entering or leaving a road
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

102. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

Motorcycles up to 35 kW only.
Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.
✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.

Category A covers motorcycles without the power restrictions that apply to categories A1 and A2. It also covers powered tricycles with power exceeding 15 kW.

Motorcycle covered by unrestricted category A
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How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

103. How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

Turn the steering wheel.
Pull up the parking brake.
✓ Move the gear lever gently from side to side.
Press the accelerator pedal.

When a manual gearbox is in neutral, the gear lever can normally be moved freely from side to side across the centre of the gear pattern. Check that neutral is selected before starting the engine when appropriate.

Checking neutral with a manual gear lever
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What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

104. What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

Licence B.
✓ Licence D1.
Licence D.
Licence C1.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

105. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely for protection.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

106. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.
Maintain your speed and expect the other driver to return to their lane.
✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.
Brake sharply as soon as the vehicle enters your lane.

If an oncoming vehicle creates danger while overtaking, reduce speed and make space if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden movements that could create an additional hazard.

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

107. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
Use only one brake to avoid skidding.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

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

Hold it in the turned position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

109. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

110. Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

Yes, if you eat breakfast before driving.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.
Yes, if you only need to drive a short distance.

The body needs time to process alcohol. Sleeping, eating, showering, or drinking coffee does not instantly remove it.

Fitness to drive the morning after drinking
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

111. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

On a slight slope if the parking brake is applied.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

112. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

Cars and light vehicles only.
✓ Heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg, excluding buses.
Vehicles only between 3,500 and 7,500 kg.
Heavy vehicles only when towing a trailer.

Category C covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Heavy goods vehicle covered by category C
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Norway?

113. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Norway?

✓ No wording.
YIELD.
STOP.
GIVE WAY.

Give-way signs in Norway normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

114. What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.

When people are waiting near a pedestrian crossing, reduce your speed and be ready to stop. Pedestrians may begin crossing at any moment.

People waiting at a pedestrian crossing
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

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

✓ Flash the main-beam headlights.
Activate the hazard warning lights.
Switch on the dipped headlights.
Activate the direction indicators.

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

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

Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.
Use main beam and keep driving.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

117. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Direction indicators.
Brake warning.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

118. 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 help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They improve braking performance in poor weather.

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

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

Maintain your speed if there appears to be enough room.
✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
Move closer to the road edge without reducing speed.

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 driving too close to the edge of the road?

120. Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

It can reduce the effectiveness of your mirrors.
It can make your speed harder to judge.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.
It can make the steering require more effort.

Road edges can be soft, uneven, or damaged. Driving too close to the edge can reduce control or cause the vehicle to leave the road.

Vehicle travelling close to the road edge
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

121. Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Road salt is less effective on bridges.

Bridges lose heat from both their upper and lower surfaces, so they can freeze before roads built directly on the ground.

Icy surface on an exposed bridge
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

122. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

Open the windows and continue to your destination.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Ignore the fumes if no warning lights appear.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

123. What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

Licence C.
Licence B.
✓ Licence D.
Licence D1E.

Category D1 is limited to vehicles designed for no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver. A bus designed for more than 16 passengers therefore requires category D.

Bus designed for more than 16 passengers
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

124. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Use main beam to see further through the fog.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

125. What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

✓ Slow down and be prepared to let it move out when safe.
Accelerate and pass before the bus moves out.
Ignore the signal until the bus starts moving.
Drive closely beside the bus to prevent it moving out.

Buses may pull away after picking up passengers. Slow down, check the traffic situation, and allow space when it is safe.

Bus signalling to pull away from a stop
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

126. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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What should you check before starting a long journey?

127. What should you check before starting a long journey?

✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.
Only the tyres and fuel level.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.
Only the dashboard warning lights.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

128. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Air conditioning is active.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
Engine coolant is too cold.
Winter tyres are fitted.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

129. What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To move the child closer to the front seats.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.
To make the child high enough to see through the windscreen.

A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle seat belt fits correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and shoulder, rather than the neck or abdomen.

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

130. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.
It affects only fuel consumption, not handling.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

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

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

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

132. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

Car.
Truck.
✓ Motorcycle.
Moped.

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

Driving licence card for category A
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

133. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the work zone.
✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.
Use your horn to warn road workers that you are approaching.
Maintain normal speed if your lane remains open.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

134. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

Follow them closely to show your disapproval.
Respond with your horn and gestures.
✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Speed up to prevent them from passing you.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

135. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.
They could make it harder to adjust the driver's seat.
They could damage the carpet around the pedals.
They could block the footwell ventilation.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

136. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

The airbag can be reused if it is not torn.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.
✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
The airbag can be folded back into the dashboard.

A deployed airbag is a single-use safety component. After deployment, the restraint system should be professionally inspected and the airbag and any other affected components replaced or repaired as required before the system is relied upon again.

Deployed airbag inside a vehicle
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

137. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

✓ It can cause the windows to mist.
It can reduce tyre pressure.
It can overheat the engine.
It can switch off the air conditioning.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

Air-recirculation setting and misted vehicle windows
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

138. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

The road surface becoming more slippery.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The steering becoming heavier.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

139. What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.
Wait until the vehicle develops another problem.
Ignore it if no warning light is showing.

Clear water from air conditioning can be normal, but oil, coolant, fuel, transmission fluid, or brake fluid may indicate a fault requiring urgent attention.

Fluid leaking underneath a parked vehicle
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What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Norway?

140. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Norway?

✓ Yellow.
White.

Roads in Norway normally use a yellow centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

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

Steer quickly from side to side.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.
Move into another lane to create more space.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.

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 is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

142. What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

Licence A1.
Licence B.
✓ Licence A2.
Licence AM.

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, so a 35 kW motorcycle may be derived from a vehicle of up to 70 kW.

35 kW motorcycle for category A2
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

143. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

This control operates the vehicle's central door locking system. Pressing it locks or unlocks the vehicle's doors, depending on the current lock state.

Central door-locking control and symbol
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

144. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Instrument-panel brightness.
✓ Interior lighting.
Dipped headlights.
Parking lights.

This control operates the vehicle's interior lighting. Depending on the vehicle, the lights can be switched on manually or set to illuminate automatically when a door is opened.

Control for the vehicle's interior lighting
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

145. 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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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

146. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

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

✓ Moped.
Truck.
Bus.
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 do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

148. What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

Pull it up further.
✓ Release it fully.
Leave it partly applied.
Apply it only after moving off.

The manual parking brake should be released fully before driving away. Driving with it partly applied can cause unnecessary brake wear and overheating.

Releasing a manual handbrake before driving away
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

149. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

To make the belt easier to unfasten.
✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To increase the length of the lap belt.
To prevent the seat from moving.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

150. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
✓ Low tyre pressure.
Engine-management warning.
Brake-system warning.

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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