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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
Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

351. Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

To keep the windscreen clear.
To make the brakes respond faster.
✓ To see better and be seen by others.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Headlights help you see the road and make your vehicle more visible to other road users in fog, rain, darkness, or poor weather.

Vehicle using headlights in reduced visibility
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What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

352. What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

The following distance.
✓ The selected maximum speed.
The engine idle speed.
The transmission gear.

When the speed limiter is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected maximum speed. The exact adjustment steps can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the speed limiter
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

353. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
Low washer fluid.
✓ Engine-temperature 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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What should you do first after a collision?

354. What should you do first after a collision?

Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.
Call your insurance company before checking for danger.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

Vehicles stopped after a road collision
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

355. What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

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

Select P (Park) before leaving an automatic vehicle parked. Park locks the transmission to help prevent the vehicle from rolling; the parking brake should also be applied.

Park position on an automatic gear selector
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What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

356. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

Stop immediately wherever you are.
Move aside without checking surrounding traffic.
✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Ignore it if there is not enough room to pass.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

Emergency vehicle approaching with warning lights flashing
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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

357. How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

Get out immediately without checking for traffic.
Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.

Leaving through the side away from traffic reduces the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle.

Leaving a broken-down vehicle away from passing traffic
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What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

358. What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

Ignore a small leak if the fuel level remains stable.
Drive slowly to the nearest fuel station.
Wash the leaking fuel away with water.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, avoid flames or sparks, and call for assistance.

Leaking fuel creates a serious fire risk. Keep people away, do not restart the engine, and arrange professional assistance.

Fuel leaking from a vehicle
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

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

It can overheat the engine.
It can reduce tyre pressure.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.
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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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

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

✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.
You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.
Parked cars make the crossing distance longer.
Traffic always moves faster beside parked 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 you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

361. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

✓ Do not drive.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drive only on familiar roads.
Wait until you feel more confident.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

362. What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.
Turn suddenly toward the roadside.
Release the steering wheel and brake hard.
Swerve sharply into another lane.

If a large animal enters the road, brake firmly while keeping the vehicle under control. Avoid sudden swerving, as this can cause you to lose control or collide with other traffic.

Large animal entering a vehicle's path
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Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

363. Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

A helmet protects you from alcohol-related risks.
✓ Alcohol can reduce your balance, coordination, judgement, and reaction time.
Alcohol affects driving more than cycling.
Cycling after drinking is safe on quiet roads.

Alcohol can make it harder to balance, steer, judge distances, and react to hazards. Riding a bicycle while impaired may also be against the law.

Alcohol consumption and bicycle-riding safety
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You may ignore a stop sign if the road looks empty.

364. You may ignore a stop sign if the road looks empty.

True.
✓ False.

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop, even if no other traffic is visible.

Stop sign at a quiet junction
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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

365. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

By opening the windows automatically.
✓ By removing moisture from the air.
By increasing air recirculation.
By heating the rear window directly.

Using the air conditioning can help demist the windows because it removes moisture from the cabin air. Directing this drier air towards the windscreen can clear condensation more quickly.

Air-conditioning controls used to demist the windscreen
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

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

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

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 when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

367. What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.
Cross diagonally to spend less time in each lane.
Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.

If there is no marked crossing nearby, choose a safe place where you can clearly see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

368. What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

Apply lubricant to the wiper blades.
✓ Clean the windscreen and blades, and replace worn blades.
Replace the washer pump instead of the blades.
Use the wipers at a higher speed.

Worn or dirty wiper blades can seriously reduce visibility in rain. Clean them first and replace them if they remain ineffective or damaged.

Wiper streaks on a vehicle's windscreen
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What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

369. What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

Only the brakes if the journey is short.
The lights, but not the steering or brakes.
Nothing if the bicycle worked properly yesterday.
✓ The brakes, tyres, lights, and steering.

A basic safety check can reveal problems with the brakes, tyres, lights, or steering before they cause an accident.

Checking a bicycle before a journey
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

370. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

371. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

✓ To see the road clearly.
To make the headlights brighter.
To improve engine cooling.
To reduce fuel consumption.

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

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

372. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
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.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

373. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
Drive only for short distances.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

374. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

The parking brake to release.
The starter motor to turn the engine.
✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.
The transmission to select Drive.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

375. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Rely on the crossing markings to make every vehicle stop.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

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

✓ False.
True.

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

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

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

✓ The weather, road conditions, tyres, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.
Check whether other vehicles are using the roads.
Nothing extra if the vehicle has winter tyres.
Only whether the main roads have been cleared.

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

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

378. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

Leave it flashing until the next turn.
Press the horn.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

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

Worn brake pads.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
A blocked air filter.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system 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 when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

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

✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Move toward the centre so the other driver gives way.
Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.

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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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

381. What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

Holding the steering wheel firmly.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.
Keeping your movements smooth and controlled.
✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.

Abrupt inputs can upset the vehicle further. Smooth control gives the tyres a better chance to regain grip.

Vehicle losing grip on a wet road
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

382. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

383. What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.
Ignore the temporary signs if your lane is still open.
Follow construction vehicles through the closed lane.
Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.

Observe the temporary signs, adjust your speed, and merge safely according to the traffic situation and local rules.

Temporary traffic-lane closure ahead
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

384. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

The left foot.
Both feet together.
Either foot at the same time.
✓ The right foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

385. What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

Wave your arms to frighten the birds away.
Accelerate as fast as possible to escape.
✓ Slow down, stay calm, and leave the area without provoking them.
Throw objects towards the birds.

Some birds become territorial during the breeding season and may swoop people near their nests. Stay calm, avoid provoking or approaching the birds, and leave the area safely. If necessary and safe, dismount and walk your bicycle through or away from the area while keeping your helmet on.

Bird swooping near a cyclist
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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

386. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.
The driver can always see you in the mirrors.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

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

✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
Wait for another driver to enter first, then follow.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.

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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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

388. Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.
It guarantees that the path behind is clear.
It removes the need to look around before reversing.
It makes mirrors unnecessary when reversing.

Reversing cameras can help, but they may have blind spots and limited coverage. Always check your mirrors and surroundings, look around where possible, and reverse slowly.

Reversing-camera display inside a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

389. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are switched on. Rear fog lights make the vehicle more visible from behind in conditions of severely reduced visibility, but they can dazzle other road users when used unnecessarily.

Rear fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

390. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Diesel particulate filter warning.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Engine-management warning.
Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when passing a horse rider?

391. What should you do when passing a horse rider?

Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.
Accelerate while passing to get past quickly.
✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Sound your horn so the rider knows you are passing.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

392. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Exterior mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.
Seat adjustment.
Mirror folding.

This control adjusts the vehicle's exterior mirrors. The driver normally selects the left or right mirror and then moves the control to change its angle.

Control for adjusting the exterior mirrors
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Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

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

Clothing colour matters only on unlit roads.
Headlights make clothing colour unimportant.
Dark clothing reflects more light from vehicles.
✓ Drivers may have difficulty seeing you.

Dark clothing makes pedestrians harder to see in low-light conditions. Bright or reflective clothing improves visibility.

Pedestrian wearing dark clothing at night
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

394. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

395. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It affects only fuel consumption, not handling.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.

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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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

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

✓ True.
False.

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

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

397. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

No, protective clothing is only needed in bad weather.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.

Motorcyclists should wear protective clothing because it can reduce injuries from falls, impacts and sliding on the road. Suitable jackets, trousers, gloves and boots provide additional protection, but they do not replace a securely fitted helmet or safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

398. What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

The fuel gauge may become inaccurate.
The vehicle can become too heavy at the rear.
The rear window demister may stop working.
✓ Exhaust fumes can be drawn into the passenger compartment.

Driving with the boot or tailgate open can allow exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may be difficult to detect. Keep the luggage compartment properly closed while driving whenever possible.

Open vehicle tailgate and exhaust-fume risk
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

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

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

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

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

400. Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

✓ No, you may need to drive more slowly for the conditions.
Yes, if your vehicle is in good condition.
Only when driving outside built-up areas.
Yes, the speed limit is always the safest speed.

A speed limit is a maximum permitted speed, not a target. You may need to drive more slowly because of traffic, poor visibility, weather, road conditions, pedestrians, cyclists, or other hazards.

Speed-limit sign and changing road conditions
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