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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 Nepal.

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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

151. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.
Cross several lanes at the last moment.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.
Brake sharply before entering the exit lane.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

152. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

Parked cars make the crossing distance longer.
Traffic always moves faster beside parked cars.
✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.
You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

153. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

Keep driving slowly until you find a safer place to stop.
Stay inside the vehicle while waiting for assistance.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.
Try to move personal belongings out before leaving.

Move everyone well away from the vehicle and call emergency services. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher. Opening the bonnet fully can supply additional oxygen and cause the fire to intensify.

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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

154. What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

Drink coffee before driving.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
✓ Do not drive and arrange a sober form of transport.
Drive only if you do not feel drunk.

Alcohol can impair judgement, coordination, vision, and reaction time. A sober driver, taxi, public transport, or an overnight stay is the safer choice.

Alcohol consumption and the decision not to drive
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

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

Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.

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.

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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

156. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.
Treat the junction as if you have priority.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

157. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Driving mode selection.
Cruise control.
Electronic stability control.
Four-wheel drive.

This control selects a driving mode. Depending on the vehicle, different modes can alter characteristics such as accelerator response, steering assistance, transmission behaviour or energy use.

Selector for the vehicle's driving modes
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What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

158. What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

Remove the nozzle and restart the engine immediately.
Shake the vehicle to make room for more fuel.
✓ Stop refuelling rather than continuing to top up the tank.
Keep filling until fuel reaches the filler opening.

When the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, stop refuelling rather than repeatedly topping up the tank. Continuing can cause fuel to spill or overflow and may interfere with the vehicle's fuel-vapour control system.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

159. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Charging-system warning.
✓ Engine-temperature warning.
Low washer fluid.
Oil-pressure warning.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. If it illuminates while driving, stop safely and allow the engine to cool before investigating the cause.

Engine-temperature warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

160. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

Water causes the tyres to lose air pressure.
✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Increase speed to maintain full control through the water.
Driving through deep water is always prohibited.

Deep water can damage the engine, reduce braking ability, hide hazards, or cause the vehicle to lose grip. Reduce speed, assess the depth and conditions carefully, and avoid entering the water if you are unsure it is safe. If necessary, stop and use another route.

Deep water covering part of a road
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

161. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

162. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

Brake hard after beginning to lean.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.
Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.
Move close to the centre of the road.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

Motorcyclist approaching a bend
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

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

Worn brake pads.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
A wheel-alignment problem.

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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What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

164. What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

Increase speed until the vibration becomes less noticeable.
Hold the steering wheel more tightly and continue.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.

An unusual vibration may indicate tyre damage, wheel imbalance, loose components, or another mechanical fault. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver experiencing vibration through the steering wheel
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

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

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
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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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

166. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

Apply the parking brake only.
Switch off the engine.
Press the accelerator pedal.
✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

167. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

True.
✓ False.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

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

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

Speed up to keep traffic flowing around the obstacle.
✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.
Move around it because the obstacle gives you priority.
Follow another vehicle around it without checking yourself.

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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What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

169. What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

Brake firmly in bends to keep control.
Follow other vehicles closely in their tyre tracks.
Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.
✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.

Snow and ice greatly reduce tyre grip. Lower speed, extra distance, and gentle steering, braking, and acceleration help maintain control.

Vehicle travelling on a snow-covered road
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

170. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

Maintain your speed because you have priority.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Accelerate so you pass through first.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

171. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Use only the rear brake.
Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.
Use only the front brake.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

172. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Oil-pressure warning.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.

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

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a busy road?

173. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a busy road?

Remain in the traffic lane even if you can move to safety.
Stand beside the vehicle while waiting for help.
✓ Move to a safe place, use hazard lights, and stay clear of traffic.
Stay close to the vehicle so other drivers can see you.

If your vehicle breaks down, make it visible and get yourself away from moving traffic. Safety comes before repairing the vehicle.

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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

174. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.
Braking distance and overtaking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
Reaction distance and following distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

175. Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

The clutch pedal.
The accelerator pedal.
The footrest.
✓ The brake pedal.

The brake pedal is used to reduce the vehicle's speed or bring it to a stop. In a manual vehicle, it is the middle pedal.

Brake pedal in the driver's footwell
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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

176. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

Continue driving until the battery is completely discharged.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.
Switch on more electrical systems to test the battery.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

177. What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.
Continue charging at a lower power setting.
Pour water over the equipment to cool it.

Unusual heat, a burning smell, smoke, sparks, or repeated charging faults can indicate an electrical problem. Stop using the charging equipment if it is safe to do so, keep clear of anything damaged or overheating, and report the fault or seek appropriate assistance.

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

178. What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

✓ The driver may not see you clearly.
The vehicle must always travel more slowly.
The driver can see you better if you follow closely.
The driver cannot use the side mirrors.

Vans, trucks, and vehicles with blocked rear windows may have limited visibility. Keep extra distance and avoid sitting in blind spots.

Vehicle with limited rearward visibility
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

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

To make the motorcycle easier to balance.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious head injury in a collision.
To reduce fuel consumption at higher speeds.
To prevent the motorcycle from skidding.

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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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

180. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

Increase speed to spend less time inside.
✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Switch on the hazard lights before entering.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

181. Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

They could prevent the seat belt from locking.
They could cause the airbag warning light to stay on.
✓ They could interfere with deployment and become dangerous projectiles.
They could make the airbag deploy too slowly.

Do not place or attach objects over an airbag cover or in an airbag's deployment area. They may interfere with the airbag as it inflates and could be thrown towards occupants when the airbag deploys.

Objects placed over a vehicle's airbag cover
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You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

182. You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

False.
✓ True.

Seat belts reduce the risk of serious injury and should be worn on every trip, even short ones.

Driver wearing a seat belt for a car journey
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What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

183. What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

✓ Wait patiently and let them finish crossing.
Move forward slowly to show that you are waiting.
Drive around them if there is enough room.
Sound your horn to encourage them to cross faster.

Some pedestrians may need more time to cross. Stay patient, keep a safe distance, and do not pressure them.

Pedestrian crossing the road slowly
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Nepal?

184. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Nepal?

No.
✓ Yes.

Moped riders in Nepal are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

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

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

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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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

186. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
To reduce exhaust gases near construction sites.
You should not reduce speed near roadworks.
To reduce wear on the vehicle suspension.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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What should you do if there is no pavement?

187. What should you do if there is no pavement?

Always walk in the same direction as traffic.
Choose the side with the smoothest road surface.
Pay attention only to traffic approaching from behind.
✓ Walk where you can be seen and stay alert.

If there is no pavement, stay as far from traffic as possible and remain alert. The exact side of the road depends on local traffic rules.

Pedestrian walking beside a road without a pavement
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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

188. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.
Across the shortest possible route, even if people walk there.
Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

189. What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

Accelerate sharply to cross it quickly.
✓ Reduce speed before reaching it and use smooth controls.
Brake hard while riding over it.
Lean the motorcycle more than usual.

Loose gravel can significantly reduce tyre grip. Reduce speed before reaching it, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing the loose surface.

Motorcyclist approaching loose gravel
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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

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

They can reduce tyre pressure while driving.
They can make the engine overheat.
✓ They can become dangerous projectiles during sudden braking or a collision.
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 gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

191. What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

✓ Avoid forcing the gear lever.
Push the lever harder until the gear engages.
Release the clutch suddenly.
Press the accelerator fully.

If a gear does not engage easily, do not force the gear lever. Make sure the clutch is fully pressed and the vehicle's speed is suitable for the gear before trying again.

Operating a manual gear lever without forcing it
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Nepal?

192. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Nepal?

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

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

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

193. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Automatic headlights.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol relates to the windscreen wipers. The control allows the driver to select an appropriate wiping mode or speed for the amount of rain and visibility conditions.

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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What is aquaplaning?

194. What is aquaplaning?

✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
When water enters the engine and causes it to stop.
When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.

Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing a loss of grip and control. The risk increases at higher speeds.

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

195. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

Loose on the front passenger seat.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Free to move around during short journeys.
On the driver's lap if they remain calm.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

196. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Signal and expect approaching traffic to slow down.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.
Enter the lane slowly so other traffic has time to react.
Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

Vehicle preparing to rejoin traffic after a breakdown
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

197. 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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What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

198. What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

Move alongside it if there appears to be enough space.
Ride beside it so the driver can see you.
✓ Stay back and do not pass on the turning side.
Assume the driver will wait for you before turning.

Large vehicles need extra space to turn and may move across a cyclist's path. Remaining behind is usually safer.

Cyclist near a turning large vehicle
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

199. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.

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 before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

200. What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

Leave the charging flap open so it can cool.
Leave the cable connected until the vehicle starts moving.
✓ Disconnect the charging cable and secure it properly.
Drive forward slowly to disconnect the plug.

Before driving away, disconnect the charging cable correctly and return it to the charger or store it securely in the vehicle, as appropriate. Close the charging port and check that the area around the vehicle is clear.

Disconnecting an electric vehicle after charging
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