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Traffic rules
Portugal
True/false 17 Portugal 33 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 640
What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

551. What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

The road is likely to remain clear.
✓ More animals may follow.
You can continue normally once the animal has passed.
Wild animals normally cross roads one at a time.

Many animals travel in groups. Slow down and continue watching both sides of the road.

Wild animals crossing a road
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

552. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
No, protective clothing is only needed in bad weather.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
✓ 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 should you do when passing a horse rider?

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

✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Accelerate while passing to get past quickly.
Flash your headlights before moving alongside.
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 should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

554. What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

Turn quickly before cyclists reach the junction.
Sound your horn and turn immediately.
✓ Check mirrors and blind spots carefully for cyclists.
Ignore the cycle lane if you are signalling.

Cyclists may be beside or behind you when you turn. Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and turn only when it is safe.

Vehicle preparing to turn across a cycle lane
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Why should you avoid resting your hand on the gear lever while driving?

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

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

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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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

556. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.
At the highest possible safe speed.
Without checking the steering or brakes.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

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

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

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.

Queue of traffic blocking a junction
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What should you do when livestock are on the road?

558. What should you do when livestock are on the road?

Sound the horn so the animals move aside.
Use the verge to pass the animals.
✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.
Drive through the group before it spreads across the road.

Livestock may spread across the road, stop suddenly, or change direction without warning. Slow down, keep a safe distance, avoid sudden movements or loud noises, and follow any instructions from the person controlling the animals.

Livestock being moved along a road
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What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

559. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

Speed up to create more space behind you.
✓ Stay calm and increase your safety margin ahead.
Reduce the gap ahead so they cannot move into it.
Tap the brakes to make them increase their distance.

If someone follows too closely, avoid sudden actions. Keeping more space in front gives you more time to brake gently if needed. If it is safe, allow the tailgating vehicle to pass.

Following vehicle visible close behind
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

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

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

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

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

561. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Brake-system warning.
Anti-lock braking system warning.
Low tyre pressure.
Parking brake applied.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

562. How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

Pump it rapidly.
Release it if the pedal vibrates.
✓ Press it firmly and keep it pressed.
Use the parking brake instead.

During emergency braking with ABS, press the brake pedal firmly and keep it pressed. Pulsation or vibration through the pedal can be normal while ABS is operating, so do not pump or release the brake.

Firm brake-pedal pressure during emergency braking with ABS
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

563. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

Ignore it if the engine still sounds normal.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Increase engine speed to improve coolant circulation.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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What should you do first after a collision?

564. What should you do first after a collision?

✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.
Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.

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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Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

565. Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

The vehicle ahead must always change lanes.
✓ The driver may not be able to see the motorcycle.
The motorcycle will use more fuel.
The motorcycle's indicators may be harder to see.

Motorcycles can be difficult to see, particularly when they remain in another vehicle's blind spot. Avoid staying alongside a vehicle where the driver may not see you, and choose a position where you are more likely to be visible.

Motorcycle in another vehicle's blind spot
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Portugal?

566. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Portugal?

0.0 g/L.
✓ 0.5 g/L.
0.8 g/L.
0.2 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Portugal is 0.5 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

567. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

Steer quickly from side to side.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

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

The steering becomes lighter.
✓ The steering lock may engage.
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 should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

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

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

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 should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

570. Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

✓ Narrow lanes and changing layouts increase the risk of collision.
Drivers should always use the lane with fewer vehicles.
Changing lanes helps traffic move faster through roadworks.
Lane changes are safer when traffic is moving slowly.

Frequent lane changes create additional risk where space is limited and drivers are already adapting to temporary layouts.

Vehicles travelling through restricted roadworks lanes
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

571. Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

Heat can make the fuel nozzle stop automatically.
Open flames can reduce the fuel's quality.
Smoke can prevent the fuel cap from sealing.
✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.

Petrol and other fuels can produce flammable vapours. Smoking, open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources can ignite these vapours and cause a serious fire. Follow all filling-station safety rules while refuelling.

No-smoking warning at a filling station
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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

572. Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

A twisted belt makes the brakes less effective.
✓ A flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.
A twisted belt can cause the buckle to open.
A twisted belt prevents the airbags from working.

A seat belt should lie flat against the body without twists. A twisted belt concentrates force over a smaller area and may provide less effective protection in a collision.

Twisted seat belt across an occupant's body
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

573. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
Low tyre pressure.
Power-steering warning.
✓ Electronic stability control.

This symbol relates to the electronic stability control (ESC) system. It may flash when the system is actively helping to maintain stability. If it remains illuminated, the system may be switched off or have a fault.

Electronic stability control symbol on the dashboard
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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Portugal?

574. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Portugal?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Portugal are required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

575. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the work zone.
Ignore temporary signs if permanent signs are still visible.
Use your horn to warn road workers that you are approaching.
✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

576. What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

Licence A2.
Licence B.
✓ Licence AM.
Licence A1.

Category AM covers certain two- and three-wheeled mopeds with a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h, as well as light quadricycles.

Moped with a design speed up to 45 km/h
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

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

Cross the painted separation area back to the exit.
✓ Continue to the next exit.
Turn around if traffic is light enough.
Move onto the shoulder and reverse carefully.

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

Vehicle continuing past a motorway exit
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What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

578. What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

✓ Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's replacement guidance.
Replace only the outer shell if it is scratched.
Keep using it if the visor or straps still work.
Keep using it if there are no visible cracks.

A helmet can be damaged internally by a significant impact even when no damage is visible from the outside. Stop using the helmet and follow the manufacturer's guidance, which will commonly require replacement after a significant impact.

Helmet inspection after a significant impact
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

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

Continue charging at a lower power setting.
Cover the equipment to contain the heat.
✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Pour water over the equipment to cool it.

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

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

580. 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 should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

581. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Tighten it as much as possible.
Keep riding if the motorcycle still moves normally.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

582. Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

Turning makes your vehicle take longer to accelerate.
Your steering becomes less responsive during the turn.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
Turning gives you priority over approaching traffic.

Turning across traffic requires careful observation. Misjudging speed or distance can lead to a serious collision.

Vehicle preparing to turn across oncoming traffic
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

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

Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
Bridges are always at a higher altitude.

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

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

Licence C.
✓ Licence C1.
Licence B.
Licence D1.

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 this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

585. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cruise control.
✓ Speed limiter.
Electronic stability control.
Driving mode selection.

The speed limiter allows the driver to set a maximum speed that the vehicle should not normally exceed while the accelerator is being used.

Vehicle speed-limiter control and symbol
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Are snow chains generally required in Portugal?

586. Are snow chains generally required in Portugal?

Yes, throughout winter.
✓ No.
Yes, throughout the year.

Snow chains are not generally required in Portugal, although they may be useful or required in specific conditions or locations.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

587. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Main beam.
Automatic headlights.
Front fog lights.
✓ Headlight level adjustment.

This control adjusts the vertical aim of the headlights. It can be used to lower the beam when the vehicle is heavily loaded, helping to avoid dazzling other road users.

Control for adjusting the headlight beam height
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How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

588. How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

With the motorcycle leaning sharply.
By accelerating hard as the front wheel reaches the rail.
While braking firmly on the rails.
✓ At a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as practical.

Rails can be slippery and can catch a motorcycle tyre, especially when wet. Cross them at a sufficiently large angle, as close to perpendicular as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing.

Motorcycle crossing rails in the road
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

589. What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

Apply or release the parking brake.
Change the transmission gear.
Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
✓ Increase or decrease the selected cruising speed.

When cruise control is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected cruising speed. The amount of each adjustment can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the cruising speed
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

590. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

✓ False.
True.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

591. What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

Accelerate to make the steering easier.
✓ Hold the wheel firmly, use greater steering effort, and stop safely.
Make sharp steering movements to test the remaining assistance.
Keep driving normally if the vehicle still turns.

The vehicle can normally still be steered, but much more effort may be required. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver coping with a loss of power-steering assistance
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

592. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

It can make it harder to maintain a steady speed.
✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can make road markings harder to follow.
It can make your route through the junction longer.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within a junction
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What is aquaplaning?

593. What is aquaplaning?

When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.

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

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

594. Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

✓ They can hide hazards and reduce the driver's ability to see safely.
They can increase the vehicle's braking distance.
They can make the steering heavier.
They can reduce the brightness of the headlights.

The driver must have a clear view of the road and surroundings. Luggage, decorations, or other objects that obstruct the windscreen, windows, or mirrors can hide pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, signs, or other hazards.

Luggage obstructing the driver's view
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What is black ice?

595. 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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Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

596. Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

The left foot for the brake and right foot for the accelerator.
Either foot.
✓ The right foot.
The left foot.

In a manual vehicle, the right foot normally operates both the brake and accelerator pedals, while the left foot operates the clutch.

Pedal arrangement and foot controls in a manual vehicle
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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

597. Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

Because vehicles ahead have priority in rain.
✓ Because braking distances are longer.
Because tyres need more space to warm up.
Because wet roads make the speedometer less accurate.

Water reduces grip between the tyres and the road, so it takes longer to slow down or stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a wet road
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

598. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

Increase speed so the vehicle is less affected by gusts.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
Open the windows to improve aerodynamics.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Portugal?

599. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Portugal?

Other speed limit.
100 km/h.
✓ 120 km/h.
130 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Portugal is 120 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

600. What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

Select neutral and release all pedals.
Turn the steering wheel fully.
Press the accelerator fully.
✓ Make sure the vehicle is securely controlled before releasing it.

Before releasing the parking brake on a slope, make sure the vehicle cannot roll unexpectedly. Use the service brake or, when moving off in a manual vehicle, establish the clutch biting point and sufficient power before releasing the parking brake.

Preparing to release the parking brake on a slope
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