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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 Peru.

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

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

✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.
Walk around the vehicle on the traffic side.
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 colour is a stop sign usually?

202. What colour is a stop sign usually?

✓ Red.
Yellow.
White.
Blue.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

203. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

To allow pedestrians to cross without checking traffic.
To give pedestrians priority throughout the whole street.
✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.
To separate pedestrians from cyclists along the road.

Pedestrian crossings provide a designated place where people can safely cross the road.

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

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

They could make the dashboard harder to clean.
They could make the airbag deploy too slowly.
✓ They could interfere with deployment and become dangerous projectiles.
They could cause the airbag warning light to stay on.

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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What should you check shortly after securing a load?

205. 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 must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

206. Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.
Wider turns decrease tyre wear.
Wide turns prevent the trailer from swaying.
✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.

Trailer wheels cut closer to the inside of a turn. Allow enough clearance from kerbs, signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

207. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Air recirculation.
✓ Rear window demister.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol indicates the rear window demister. It heats the rear window to help clear condensation, mist or frost and improve visibility.

Rear-window demister symbol on the dashboard
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

208. What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

Test the bicycle by riding it before checking for damage.
✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.
Continue if you feel fine and the bicycle looks normal.
Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.

A fall can damage the brakes, wheels, frame, handlebars, or helmet. Injuries may also not be immediately obvious.

Checking a bicycle after a fall or collision
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Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

209. Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.
They usually make road signs harder to see.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.

Different medicines can interact or have combined side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or slower reactions. Check the instructions and seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive.

Multiple medicines and their potential effects on driving
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What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

210. What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

Plan to drive through the night.
Keep the cabin as warm as possible.
Avoid taking any breaks until you feel tired.
✓ Get enough sleep before starting the journey.

Getting enough sleep before a long journey helps reduce the risk of driver fatigue. Plan breaks in advance and avoid starting a long drive when you are already tired.

Rest and preparation before a long drive
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What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

211. What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

✓ Your exact location, direction of travel, vehicle details, and the problem.
Your vehicle colour and approximate location.
Your name, destination, and planned route.
Your insurance details and last service date.

Road numbers, junctions, location markers, direction of travel, and a clear description of the incident help assistance reach you quickly.

Requesting help after a vehicle breakdown
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What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

212. What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

Use only one brake to reduce the risk of skidding.
✓ Control your speed and keep both hands ready to brake.
Let the bicycle gain speed while the road ahead is clear.
Brake as late as possible before bends.

Higher speed increases stopping distance and reduces reaction time. Maintain a speed that allows you to stop safely.

Cyclist riding down a hill
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Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

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

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

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.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

214. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Sidelights.
Front fog lights.
Rear fog lights.
Dipped headlights.

This symbol indicates that the sidelights, also known as position or parking lights, are switched on. They help make the vehicle visible to other road users but provide little illumination of the road ahead.

Sidelight indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Peru?

215. Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Peru?

✓ Yes.
No.

In Peru, the priority-to-the-right rule generally applies at uncontrolled intersections.

Vehicle approaching a junction from the right
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Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

216. Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

✓ They help you see and help others notice you.
They make reflective clothing unnecessary.
They are needed only on roads without street lighting.
They make the bicycle easier to control.

Front and rear lights improve visibility and make it easier for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to detect you.

Bicycle lights used when riding at night
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

217. What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

Turn around if traffic is light enough.
Move onto the shoulder and reverse carefully.
✓ Continue to the next exit.
Use an emergency opening in the central reservation.

Never reverse or make a sudden manoeuvre. Continue safely and change your route at the next suitable exit.

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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

218. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

✓ False.
True.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

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

Brake hard while riding over it.
Lean the motorcycle more than usual.
✓ Reduce speed before reaching it and use smooth controls.
Turn suddenly to avoid every loose stone.

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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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

220. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.
Switch off the engine immediately while moving.
Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

221. What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.
Accelerate briefly to try to close the bonnet.
Continue driving by looking through the side window.

The bonnet may completely obstruct your view. Avoid sudden movements, use the road markings or available gap to maintain direction, and stop safely.

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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

222. What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

Follow the vehicle ahead into the junction.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the junction.
Enter if the traffic light is green.
Enter the junction and wait for traffic to move.

Do not enter a junction if traffic ahead prevents you from clearing it safely. Waiting before the junction helps avoid blocking crossing traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

223. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To keep the windscreen clearer.
To increase stopping distance.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

224. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

To make your vehicle easier to see ahead.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
To keep traffic moving at a steady speed.
✓ To have enough time to stop.

A safe following distance gives you enough time to react if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

Gap between a vehicle and the traffic ahead
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

225. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.
Start the engine and move the vehicle immediately.
Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

226. What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Leave the vehicle and wait beside it for help.
Switch off all lights to preserve the battery.

If leaving the vehicle would put you in greater danger, remain restrained, make the vehicle visible, contact the emergency services, and follow their instructions.

Vehicle stranded among moving traffic
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What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

227. What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

All vehicles must drive in the centre of the lane.
Large vehicles must stop before entering the narrow section.
✓ Less space between your vehicle, barriers, and other traffic.
The speed limit automatically increases.

Narrow lanes leave less room for error. Keep a steady position, avoid drifting toward barriers or nearby vehicles, and reduce speed if necessary.

Narrow traffic lanes through roadworks
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Why should you avoid resting your hand on the gear lever while driving?

228. Why should you avoid resting your hand on the gear lever while driving?

✓ It can cause unnecessary wear in the gear-selection mechanism.
It can increase engine speed.
It can disengage the clutch.
It can apply the parking brake.

Resting your hand on the gear lever can place unnecessary pressure on parts of the gear-selection mechanism and contribute to wear. Keep both hands on the steering wheel when you are not changing gear.

Driver's hand resting on a manual gear lever
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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

229. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

Whenever you want to reduce speed.
Before pressing the brake pedal.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

230. 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 unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

231. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It immediately damages the brakes.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
It makes the tyres lose pressure.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

232. 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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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

233. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

Increase speed so the wheels cannot get caught.
Keep the wheels parallel with the rails while crossing.
Brake firmly while the front wheel is on the rail.
✓ Cross at a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as possible.

A bicycle wheel can become trapped in a rail groove. Crossing at a wider angle reduces this risk.

Cyclist crossing rails in the road
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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

234. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

Accelerate to see if the fault disappears.
Switch off the engine before slowing down.
Continue driving until the vehicle stops by itself.
✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

Vehicle stopped after developing a mechanical fault
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

235. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To increase the available luggage space.
To reduce wear on the engine.
To reduce fuel consumption.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

236. What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

Use it only if the engine is running.
Leave it partly applied.
✓ Apply it firmly.
Release it completely.

When parking on a slope, apply the parking brake firmly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling. Selecting an appropriate gear or Park provides additional security.

Using the parking brake when parking on a slope
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What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

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

✓ Exhaust fumes can be drawn into the passenger compartment.
The rear window demister may stop working.
The fuel gauge may become inaccurate.
The boot warning light may remain on.

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 check after fitting a child restraint?

238. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the child can easily loosen the harness.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
That the restraint can move freely on the seat.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

239. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To show the driver's face.
To show mainly the rear seats.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To point towards the left door mirror.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

240. What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

Turn it immediately to ACC.
Keep holding it in the START position.
✓ Release it so it returns from START to ON.
Remove it from the ignition.

Once the engine starts, release the ignition key so it returns from START to the ON position. Holding the key in START unnecessarily can keep the starter motor engaged.

Releasing the ignition key after the engine starts
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

241. 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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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

242. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

The first rain makes the road surface softer.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
Cold rain quickly reduces the tyre pressure.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

243. What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

To heat the rear window.
✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To enlarge the view behind.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.

The anti-dazzle setting reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind, helping the driver maintain a clear view without being dazzled.

Anti-dazzle control on an interior rear-view mirror
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What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

244. What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

Stay beside the vehicle until there is another reason to change lanes.
Move back immediately in front of the vehicle you passed.
Slow down before returning to the normal lane.
✓ Return to the normal driving lane when it is safe.

After overtaking, return to the normal driving lane when you have passed the other vehicle by a safe distance. Check your mirrors, signal when appropriate, and avoid moving back too soon.

Vehicle returning to its lane after overtaking
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

245. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

To improve the headlights.
To fold the mirrors automatically.
✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To adjust the mirror angle.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

246. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

Road signs are harder for animals to recognise.
✓ Many animals are more active at these times.
Speed limits change automatically at dawn and dusk.
Animals cannot see vehicles during daylight.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

247. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

It can lock the steering.
It can apply the parking brake.
It can increase tyre pressure.
✓ It can cause unnecessary clutch wear.

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal can apply slight pressure to the clutch mechanism and cause unnecessary wear. Keep your left foot off the clutch when it is not needed.

Foot position near the clutch pedal
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

248. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The parking brake applies automatically.
The engine switches off.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.
The transmission selects Park.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

249. What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

Switch off the engine immediately before selecting neutral.
Press the accelerator harder to try to free it.
Apply the parking brake sharply while moving.
✓ Select neutral, brake firmly, and steer to a safe stopping place.

Selecting neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels. Brake firmly, maintain steering control, and switch off the engine after stopping safely.

Stuck accelerator pedal in a vehicle
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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

250. What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Keep your course and expect them to correct their mistake.
Drive closer so they notice your presence.
Immediately overtake them to get past the situation.

Road users can make mistakes. Staying calm and reacting safely helps prevent crashes.

Driver responding to another road user's mistake
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