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

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

Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.

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 do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

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

✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
Expect the oncoming driver to make room for you.
Maintain your speed if there appears to be enough room.

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

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

✓ 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.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.

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

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

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

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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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

105. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Cars and light vehicles only.
Heavy vehicles only when towing a trailer.
✓ Heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg, excluding buses.

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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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

106. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

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

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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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

107. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.
Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW 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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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

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

Any household cleaning product can be used instead.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

109. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Central door locking.
Child safety lock.
Window lock.
Mirror adjustment.

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 dashboard symbol indicate?

110. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
Electronic stability control.
✓ Low tyre pressure.
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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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

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

Moped.
✓ Motorcycle.
Bus.
Truck.

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 a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

112. 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.
Sound your horn so the bus waits for you.
Ignore the signal until the bus starts moving.
Accelerate and pass before the bus moves 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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

113. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Emergency braking.
Direction indicators.

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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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

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

✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Steer quickly from side to side.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.
Move into another lane to create more space.

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 main purpose of a booster seat?

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

To move the child closer to the front seats.
To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.

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

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

The road surface becoming more slippery.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
The speed limit automatically increasing.
✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.

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

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

It can reduce the effectiveness of your mirrors.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.
It can make your speed harder to judge.
It can make oncoming traffic harder to see.

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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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

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

✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.

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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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

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

Motorcycle.
Truck.
✓ Moped.
Bus.

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

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

Licence C1.
Licence D.
Licence D1E.
✓ Licence D1.

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?

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

✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for protection.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
Maintain speed and steer around them when necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, if you eat breakfast before driving.

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

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

Licence D1.
✓ Licence D.
Licence B.
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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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

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

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

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

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

Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
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 should you check before starting a long journey?

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

Only the tyres and fuel level.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.
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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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

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

Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
Road salt is less effective on bridges.
Bridges are always at a higher altitude.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.

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 with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

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

Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Hold it in the turned position.
✓ 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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What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

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

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

✓ No wording.
GIVE WAY.
YIELD.
STOP.

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 roadworks are ahead?

133. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

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

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

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

Licence A.
Licence B.
Licence AM.
✓ Licence A2.

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

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

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

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

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

Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.

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

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

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

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 should happen after an airbag has deployed?

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

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

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

140. 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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

141. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
✓ Interior lighting.
Hazard warning lights.
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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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

142. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.

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 if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

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

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

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

144. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
Engine coolant is too cold.
The windscreen is frozen.
Air conditioning is active.

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

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

Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Move toward the centre so the other driver gives way.
Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.

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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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

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

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

Switch on the dipped headlights.
Activate the direction indicators.
✓ Flash the main-beam headlights.
Activate the hazard warning 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 should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

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

✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.
Open the windows and continue to your destination.

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

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

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

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

150. 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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