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Traffic signs
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
How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

151. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.
Use the horn before moving alongside the vehicle.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

152. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

✓ The time between wiper sweeps.
The speed of the rear wiper.
The amount of washer fluid sprayed.
The brightness of the dashboard.

The intermittent wiper interval control adjusts the time between windscreen-wiper sweeps, allowing the driver to match the wiping frequency to light rain or spray.

Interval adjustment for intermittent windscreen wiping
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

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

True.
✓ False.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

154. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Service or maintenance required.
Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

155. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children always have priority near schools.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.
School zones are closed to normal traffic.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

156. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

To adjust the belt height.
To tighten the shoulder belt.
✓ To release the seat belt.
To lock the seat in position.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

157. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To make blind spots disappear completely.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To improve the grip of the tyres.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

158. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Windscreen washer.
Windscreen wiper speed.
Front windscreen demister.
Rear window demister.

This symbol indicates the windscreen washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windscreen-washer control and spray symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

159. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
Winter tyres are fitted.
Engine coolant is too cold.
Air conditioning is active.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

160. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.
Hilltops usually have a slippery road surface.
Speed limits always decrease near hill crests.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

161. What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

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

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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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

162. Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

Select D (Drive) for normal forward driving in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The transmission then selects the appropriate gear automatically.

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

163. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Headlight flash.
✓ Horn.
Hazard warning lights.
Parking assistance.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D1?

164. Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D1?

✓ Minibuses for up to 16 passengers and no longer than 8 m.
Cars carrying no more than eight passengers.
Buses designed for any number of passengers.
Goods vehicles up to 7,500 kg.

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. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Minibus covered by category D1
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What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

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

Drive slowly to the nearest fuel station.
Wash the leaking fuel away with water.
Ignore a small leak if the fuel level remains stable.
✓ 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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Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

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

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

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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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

167. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.
Drive close behind before starting the overtake.
✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

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

Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.
Speed up to move out of the spray more quickly.
✓ Slow down and increase following distance.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.

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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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

169. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.
Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

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

✓ Get enough sleep before starting the journey.
Drink several energy drinks before leaving.
Plan to drive through the night.
Keep the cabin as warm as possible.

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 is the minimum age for riding a moped in Portugal?

171. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Portugal?

16 years.
15 years.
18 years.
✓ 14 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in Portugal is generally 14 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

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

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.
Keep driving and wait for the accelerator to release.

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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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

173. How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

It increases engine power.
✓ It can prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
It selects a lower gear automatically.
It releases the clutch.

When moving off uphill, the parking brake can hold the vehicle stationary while you prepare to move. Release it smoothly once the clutch reaches the biting point and sufficient power is applied.

Parking-brake control during an uphill start
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Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

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

They could prevent the seat belt from locking.
They could cause the airbag warning light to stay on.
They could make the dashboard harder to clean.
✓ They could interfere with deployment and become dangerous projectiles.

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 do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

175. 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 do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

176. What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

Rely on the mirrors instead of the windscreen.
Remove loose glass while the vehicle is moving.
Drive faster to reach a safe place sooner.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.

Severe damage can obstruct your view and weaken the glass. Do not continue if you cannot see the road clearly.

Damaged windscreen affecting the driver's view
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

177. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.
Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
Brake-pad wear warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

178. 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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When should you use rear fog lights?

179. When should you use rear fog lights?

When driving on an unlit road.
When driving on high-speed roads at night.
When another vehicle is following closely.
✓ When visibility is seriously reduced by fog or similar conditions.

Rear fog lights are very bright and should only be used when visibility is poor enough to require them.

Rear fog lights used in severely reduced visibility
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

180. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen wiper.
Front windscreen demister.
✓ Rear window wiper.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol controls the rear window wiper. Depending on the vehicle, the same control may also operate the rear-window washer.

Rear-window wiper control and symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

181. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Automatic emergency braking.
✓ Lane-departure warning.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the lane-departure warning or lane-keeping system. The system monitors the vehicle's position within its lane and may warn the driver if the vehicle begins to leave the lane unintentionally.

Lane-departure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

182. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

183. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Window lock.
✓ Electric window control.
Child safety lock.

This control operates the vehicle's electric windows. Pressing or pulling the switch lowers or raises the corresponding window.

Switch for operating an electric window
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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

184. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.
It decreases the distance needed to stop.
It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.
It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

185. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

To reduce tyre pressure.
To make the journey feel shorter.
To improve fuel quality.
✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

186. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Portugal?

187. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Portugal?

✓ Left-hand side.
Right-hand side.

Drivers normally overtake on the left-hand side in Portugal.

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

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

Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.
Whenever the passenger feels ready.
As soon as the engine has been started.
✓ 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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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

189. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.
Pull out as soon as there is enough space for your vehicle.
Signal and expect approaching traffic to slow down.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

Vehicle preparing to rejoin traffic after a breakdown
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

190. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.
Sideways so they can get off more easily.
As far back as possible without using the footrests.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

191. What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

Your steering may become lighter.
The vehicle may automatically slow down.
Higher speed limits.
✓ A sudden gust may affect your vehicle.

Buildings, trees, and other obstacles can block wind. When you leave shelter, a sudden gust may push your vehicle.

Vehicle leaving a sheltered stretch of road
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

192. What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Maintain your speed if the tracks look clear.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.

Approach railway crossings carefully, obey any requirement to stop and any warning signals or barriers, and cross only when it is safe.

Railway crossing without barriers
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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

193. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The engine could become difficult to restart.
The grass could block the vehicle's ventilation system.
The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

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

Drive only if the journey is short.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
Open a window to help you stay alert.

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 CE?

195. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence CE?

A category B vehicle with a small trailer.
A category D bus with a heavy trailer.
✓ A category C vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category C vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.

Category CE covers combinations consisting of a category C towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Heavy goods vehicle and trailer covered by category CE
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What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

196. What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

Any category B vehicle with any trailer.
A combination weighing more than 4,250 kg.
A goods vehicle weighing up to 7,500 kg.
✓ A trailer over 750 kg with a combination over 3,500 and up to 4,250 kg.

Code 96 allows a category B vehicle to tow a trailer over 750 kg when the combined maximum authorised mass exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 4,250 kg. Code 96 is not a separate driving licence category.

Car and trailer combination for category B with Code 96
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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

197. 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.
Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.
Get out immediately without checking for traffic.
Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.

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 cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

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

Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.
Check only the bicycle and ignore minor injuries.
Test the bicycle by riding it before checking for damage.
✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.

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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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

199. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
The airbag can be folded back into the dashboard.
✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.

A deployed airbag is a single-use safety component. After deployment, the restraint system should be professionally inspected and the airbag and any other affected components replaced or repaired as required before the system is relied upon again.

Deployed airbag inside a vehicle
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Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

200. Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

✓ Limited visibility makes distances and movement harder to estimate.
Fog makes road markings appear closer together.
Fog changes the way mirrors show moving vehicles.
Fog makes vehicles appear larger than they are.

Fog reduces visual information, making it harder to judge how far away another vehicle is and how quickly it is approaching.

Other traffic partly obscured by fog
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