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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 Poland.

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Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

151. Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

Licence B.
Licence AM.
✓ Licence A.
Licence D.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Motorcycle and category A driving licence
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

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

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

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

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

Licence D1E.
Licence B.
✓ Licence D1.
Licence D.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

154. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

Drive only if the journey is short.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

155. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

A category B vehicle with any trailer.
A goods vehicle up to 7,500 kg.
A bus with a trailer over 750 kg.
✓ A category B vehicle with a trailer up to 3,500 kg.

Category BE covers combinations consisting of a category B towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg. Lighter combinations may already be covered by category B.

Car and trailer covered by category BE
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

156. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Stop only after entering the junction.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.
Give way without stopping if the road is clear.

A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop at the required position. Check carefully for other road users and proceed only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching a stop sign
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

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

They make the vehicle use less fuel.
They prevent the windscreen from misting.
✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They improve braking performance in poor weather.

Dirty or faulty lights reduce visibility and make it harder for other road users to understand when you are braking, turning, reversing, or changing position.

Checking and cleaning a vehicle's exterior lights
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What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

158. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

Approach the animal immediately.
✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.
Leave the scene and report it later.
Continue driving if the vehicle still works.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

Vehicle stopped after a collision with an animal
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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

159. Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

Only drivers when pedestrians have priority.
✓ Everyone using the road.
Only the road user without priority.
Only pedestrians once they enter the road.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all need to stay alert and follow the rules.

Pedestrians and traffic sharing a road crossing
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

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

You may stop watching the road when they are active.
The systems can take full responsibility for driving.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.
The systems can always detect every hazard.

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 stops and a driver waves you across?

161. What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

Check only the lane nearest to you.
Assume traffic in the other lanes will also stop.
Watch the stopped driver instead of the other traffic.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.

One driver may stop, but other vehicles may still be moving. Always check all lanes before crossing.

Driver waving a pedestrian across the road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

162. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Parking assistance.
Electronic stability control.
Automatic emergency braking.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's parking assistance system. Depending on the vehicle, the system may use sensors or cameras to detect obstacles and assist the driver while parking.

Parking-assistance symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

163. What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

Press the accelerator lightly.
Release the parking brake.
✓ Keep the brake pedal pressed.
Select reverse gear.

An automatic vehicle may creep forward when D (Drive) is selected, even without pressing the accelerator. Keep the brake pedal pressed while stationary to prevent unintended movement.

Automatic gear selector in Drive and brake-pedal control
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What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

164. What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

Overtake before reaching the crest.
Maintain speed if no traffic is visible.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for hidden hazards.
Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.

A hill crest can hide vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.

Vehicle approaching the crest of a hill
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Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

165. Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
✓ Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
Heavy goods vehicles of any mass.
Goods vehicles up to 7,500 kg.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Trailer rules depend on the trailer and combined authorised mass.

Car covered by category B
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

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

Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for protection.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

167. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

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

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

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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

168. When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

As soon as the engine has been started.
Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.
Whenever the passenger feels ready.
✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.

A passenger getting on or off can shift the motorcycle's balance suddenly. The motorcycle should be stationary and stable, and the passenger should wait until the rider is ready and prepared to support the extra movement.

Passenger getting onto a stationary motorcycle
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

169. Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

The windscreen-wiper stalk.
The dashboard brightness control.
✓ The lighting stalk.
The hazard warning switch.

The lighting stalk is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights. The exact movement varies between vehicles, so check the vehicle controls before driving.

Lighting stalk for switching between dipped and main beam
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

170. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Electronic parking brake.
Automatic brake hold.
Parking assistance.
Brake-system warning.

This control operates the electronic parking brake. Pulling or pressing the switch applies or releases the parking brake, depending on the vehicle.

Electronic parking-brake switch and symbol
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

171. What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

Move closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.
Use main beam so the spray is easier to see through.
✓ Slow down and increase following distance.

Spray can seriously reduce visibility. Slowing down and increasing your distance gives you more time and a clearer view.

Road spray from a vehicle ahead
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

172. Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.
Traffic entering from the entry lane.
Whichever vehicle reaches the merge point first.
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.

You must adjust your speed and find a safe gap without forcing motorway traffic to brake or change direction.

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

173. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

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

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you check before towing a trailer?

174. What should you check before towing a trailer?

Check the tyres only if the trailer has been unused.
Check the lights after you have started driving.
Secure the load only if it is heavy.
✓ The coupling, safety connections, lights, tyres, and load.

The trailer must be correctly connected and roadworthy. Its lights, tyres, safety connections, and load should all be checked.

Checking a trailer before towing
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

175. Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.
Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.
Cyclists must move aside whenever a vehicle approaches.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.

Cyclists may need to move around potholes, parked cars, or drains. Giving them enough space helps prevent dangerous situations.

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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What should you do first after a collision?

176. What should you do first after a collision?

Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Call your insurance company before checking for danger.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

177. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
✓ Air recirculation.
Fresh-air ventilation.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

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

Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.
Wait until the vehicle develops another problem.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.

Clear water from air conditioning can be normal, but oil, coolant, fuel, transmission fluid, or brake fluid may indicate a fault requiring urgent attention.

Fluid leaking underneath a parked vehicle
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What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

179. What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

✓ Reverse slowly and make small steering corrections.
Reverse quickly to keep the trailer straight.
Make large steering corrections as soon as it turns.
Watch only the trailer and ignore surrounding traffic.

Trailers react quickly to steering while reversing. Move slowly, observe carefully, and use a guide only from a safe visible position.

Vehicle reversing with a trailer
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

180. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

ABS fault.
Low tyre pressure.
Power-steering fault.
✓ Parking brake applied.

This symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. It should normally go out when the parking brake is fully released.

Parking-brake indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

181. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fuel-filler flap release.
✓ Bonnet release.
Boot release.
Central door locking.

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

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

It can increase tyre pressure.
It can make the brakes overheat.
It can damage road markings immediately.
✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.

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 leave extra following distance when towing?

183. Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

To reduce tyre wear on the towing vehicle.
✓ Your vehicle combination may take longer to stop.
To prevent the trailer from blocking your view.
To keep the trailer from moving side to side.

Towing adds weight and can increase stopping distance. Extra space gives you more time to react and brake smoothly.

Vehicle towing a trailer behind other traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

184. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Forward-collision warning.
Parking assistance.
Electronic stability control.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

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

Turn sharply toward the side of the road.
Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
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.

Raised bonnet obstructing the driver's forward view
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

186. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

✓ Heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg, excluding buses.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Vehicles only between 3,500 and 7,500 kg.
Heavy vehicles only when towing a trailer.

Category C covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Heavy goods vehicle covered by category C
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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

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

The first rain makes the road surface softer.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.
Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.

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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Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

188. Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

The road surface is usually more slippery near bus stops.
✓ Passengers may step out or cross near the bus.
Bus stops usually have a lower speed limit.
A stopped bus always has priority over passing traffic.

Stopped buses can hide pedestrians, and passengers may cross unexpectedly. Slow down and be ready to react.

Vehicle passing a bus at a stop
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

189. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

Add the correct fuel and continue driving.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.
Start the engine and drive slowly to use the fuel.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

190. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

Follow the rails briefly before crossing them.
✓ Cross at a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as possible.
Brake firmly while the front wheel is on the rail.
Keep the wheels parallel with the rails while crossing.

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 shape are most warning signs in Poland?

191. What shape are most warning signs in Poland?

Circle.
Rectangle.
✓ Triangle.
Diamond.

Most warning signs in Poland are triangular.

Road warning signs and their shapes
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

192. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Coast in neutral to save fuel.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

193. What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence D.
✓ Licence D1E.
Licence C1E.
Licence D1.

Category D1 permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A D1 vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category D1E.

Category D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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How can strong crosswinds affect a vehicle towing a trailer?

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

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

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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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

195. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

The headlight switch.
The rear-window demister.
✓ The hazard warning light switch.
The parking-brake control.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

196. How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

✓ Securely, within load limits, without blocking visibility or lights.
Where it is easiest to reach while driving.
Anywhere, as long as the vehicle is not overloaded.
Loosely in the boot so it can move a little.

Unsecured or overloaded cargo can affect steering and braking, injure occupants during sudden stops, or fall into the road. It must not obstruct the driver's view or vehicle lights.

Luggage and cargo carried in a vehicle
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

197. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.
Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.
✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.

Category A covers motorcycles without the power restrictions that apply to categories A1 and A2. It also covers powered tricycles with power exceeding 15 kW.

Motorcycle covered by unrestricted category A
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

198. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

✓ 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.
It affects only fuel consumption, not handling.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

199. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence BE.
✓ Licence C1.
Licence B.
Licence C.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg.

Goods vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of 7,500 kg
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

200. What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

✓ Operates the wipers automatically when rain is detected.
Sprays washer fluid automatically.
Runs the wipers continuously at maximum speed.
Operates only the rear wiper.

When AUTO is selected, a rain sensor can operate the windscreen wipers automatically and adjust their operation according to the amount of moisture detected on the windscreen.

AUTO setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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