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True/false 17 Panama 17 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 584
What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

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

Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
Press the accelerator harder before braking.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.
Use only the parking brake while driving.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

252. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Boot release.
Parking brake.
Bonnet release.

This control releases the fuel-filler flap, allowing access to the vehicle's fuel filler.

Release control for the fuel-filler flap
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

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

Switch on the dipped headlights.
Switch on the front fog lights.
✓ Flash the main-beam 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 is black ice?

254. What is black ice?

Snow mixed with road dirt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.
Frozen mud covering the road surface.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

255. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.
Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

256. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Open a window and continue driving.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

257. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It flashes the headlights automatically.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.
It keeps the main beam switched on.
It switches on the hazard warning lights.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

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

✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.
Drive at the normal speed limit if the road looks clear.
Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.
Brake firmly in bends to keep control.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

259. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

260. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air recirculation.
✓ Air conditioning.
Fan speed.
Rear window demister.

The A/C symbol controls the vehicle's air-conditioning system. Air conditioning can cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle, which can also help clear mist from the windows.

Air-conditioning control with the A/C symbol
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What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

261. What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

It can increase tyre and brake wear.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.
It can increase fuel consumption.
It can make the journey less comfortable.

Aggressive driving, such as tailgating, speeding, or sudden lane changes, reduces safety margins and increases the risk of crashes and conflict with other road users.

Driver displaying aggressive behaviour in traffic
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

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

Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Ignore the fumes if no warning lights appear.

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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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

263. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

N (Neutral).
✓ P (Park).
R (Reverse).
D (Drive).

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

264. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
✓ Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if there is no pavement?

265. 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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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

266. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because it can disable the cruise control system.
Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can make your reactions faster.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

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

Continue slowly by following the road markings.
✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Use main beam and keep driving.

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 if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

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

Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
Hold the steering wheel more tightly and continue.
Increase speed until the vibration becomes less noticeable.

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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Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

269. Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.
It can make the brakes overheat.
It can damage road markings immediately.
It can make the road surface much softer.

Oil, diesel and other fluids can create a very slippery road surface, particularly for motorcycles and bicycles. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking or steering and keep the vehicle as stable as possible when crossing a contaminated area.

Oil or diesel spilled on a road surface
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Why should you avoid removing the coolant cap while the engine is hot?

270. Why should you avoid removing the coolant cap while the engine is hot?

The thermostat may become damaged.
The cooling fan could stop working.
The coolant level may become harder to read.
✓ Pressurised hot coolant may escape and cause serious burns.

A hot cooling system may remain under pressure. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions before checking or adding coolant.

Coolant cap and the risk of hot pressurised coolant
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

271. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
They make the tyres wear more quickly.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

272. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Use only the front brake.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.
Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
Use only the rear 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 should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

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

✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.
Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the 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 may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

274. What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

✓ The steering lock may engage.
The steering becomes lighter.
The wheels automatically straighten.
The power steering remains fully active.

On vehicles fitted with a steering lock, removing the ignition key may allow the steering lock to engage. Never remove the key while the vehicle is moving.

Ignition key and vehicle steering lock
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

275. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To apply the service brakes.
To select reverse gear.
To unlock the steering.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

276. 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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Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

277. Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

Pedestrians may be crossing near them.
They provide shortcuts to nearby roads.
They mark areas where vehicles may stop temporarily.
✓ You may need to reach one quickly during an emergency.

Knowing where emergency exits and refuge areas are located can save valuable time during a fire, collision, or evacuation.

Emergency exit inside a road tunnel
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

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

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

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

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

279. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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What should you check shortly after securing a load?

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

Increase speed briefly to test the restraints.
Check the load only when you reach your destination.
Loosen the restraints slightly after the load has settled.
✓ 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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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

281. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

To check whether the road surface is slippery.
To decide which gear to use while slowing down.
✓ To know what is happening behind you.
To shorten the distance needed to stop.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

Driver checking following traffic before braking
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

282. What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

You may stop watching the road when they are active.
You only need to intervene when a warning appears.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.

Driver-assistance systems can help with tasks such as maintaining speed, monitoring lanes, or warning about hazards, but they do not replace the driver. Stay attentive, monitor the road and traffic, and be ready to take control whenever necessary.

Driver monitoring the road while using driver assistance
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

283. What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

✓ Slow down smoothly and warn traffic behind if needed.
Brake suddenly as soon as you notice slower traffic.
Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Move onto the shoulder and continue driving.

When traffic slows suddenly, reduce speed smoothly, keep a safe distance, and use hazard lights if needed to warn following traffic.

Motorway traffic slowing ahead
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How can strong crosswinds affect a vehicle towing a trailer?

284. How can strong crosswinds affect a vehicle towing a trailer?

✓ They can push the trailer sideways and reduce stability.
They make the trailer more stable at higher speeds.
They matter only when the trailer is empty.
They affect only the towing vehicle, not the trailer.

Trailers have large side surfaces and may be affected strongly by wind, especially on bridges and exposed roads.

Vehicle and trailer exposed to crosswinds
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

285. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

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

Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.
Continue slowly if the road is well lit.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

Without effective headlights, you may not see hazards and other road users may not see you. Stop in a safe location as soon as possible.

Vehicle with failed headlights at night
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

287. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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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What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

288. What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

✓ Whether the vehicle's speed is suitable for the lower gear.
Whether the headlights are switched on.
Whether the steering wheel is centred.
Whether the parking brake is applied.

Before selecting a lower gear, make sure the vehicle's speed is suitable for that gear. Selecting too low a gear at excessive speed can cause harsh engine braking and place unnecessary stress on the drivetrain.

Selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

289. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat heating.
Air conditioning.
✓ Cabin fan speed.
Windscreen demisting.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

290. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.
The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
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 hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

291. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It can make the engine overheat.
It increases tyre pressure immediately.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

292. Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

✓ In a protected place well away from moving traffic.
Wait close beside the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Wait in the traffic lane until help arrives.
Wait just behind the vehicle away from the traffic lane.

Move passengers, children, and pets away from the carriageway. On high-speed roads, wait behind a safety barrier where possible.

Passengers moving away from a broken-down vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

293. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Airbag system warning.
Seat-belt reminder.
Power-steering warning.
Brake-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

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

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

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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Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

295. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

It automatically selects a lower gear.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It increases engine braking.
It applies the parking brake.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

Neutral selection and downhill coasting in an automatic vehicle
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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

296. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

It prevents the brake lights from working properly.
✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.
It makes the brakes less effective afterwards.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

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

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

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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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

298. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

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

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

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Panama?

299. Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Panama?

Traffic entering the roundabout.
✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.

In Panama, traffic entering a roundabout normally gives way to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

300. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Airflow direction.
Air recirculation.
Air conditioning.
Cabin fan speed.

This control selects the direction of the ventilation airflow, such as towards the face, feet or windscreen.

Control for directing cabin ventilation airflow
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