QuizTraffic rulesSerbia

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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

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

Enter the lane slowly so other traffic has time to react.
Pull out as soon as there is enough space for your vehicle.
Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.

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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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

252. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Leave the selector between two positions.
Select R and release the parking brake.
Select D and press the accelerator.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

253. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

To prevent the windscreen from misting.
✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To reduce vehicle emissions.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

254. What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.
Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.

A pressure loss or damaged tyre can affect steering and braking. If the tyre-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tyre problem. Stop safely and inspect the tyres before continuing.

Tyre-pressure warning and a tyre inspection
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

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

✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To show the driver's face.
To show mainly the rear seats.
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 before overtaking while towing a trailer?

256. What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

Follow closely before moving out to overtake.
Accelerate sharply once you move into the other lane.
Assume the trailer will follow the same path as the vehicle.
✓ Allow extra time and distance for the manoeuvre.

A towing vehicle accelerates more slowly, and the trailer makes the whole vehicle combination longer. Remember to allow a much larger safe gap before overtaking and enough space to return safely to your lane.

Vehicle preparing to overtake while towing a trailer
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How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

257. How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

Loosely strapped so it can move with the motorcycle.
✓ Securely and evenly, without affecting balance or control.
Hanging from the handlebars if the luggage is light.
As high as possible so it stays away from the wheels.

Motorcycle luggage should be securely fastened and sensibly distributed. A loose, uneven or badly positioned load can affect balance, steering and braking, or become caught in moving parts.

Luggage carried on a motorcycle
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

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

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

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

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

259. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

Use only one brake to avoid skidding.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.
✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

260. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.
To maintain the same speed in every situation.
✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

261. 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.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
Stop only if you hear a train approaching.

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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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Serbia?

262. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Serbia?

✓ Left-hand side.
Right-hand side.

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

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

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

Keep using it if there are no visible cracks.
Keep using it if the visor or straps still work.
✓ Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's replacement guidance.
Use it again after tightening the straps.

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 you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

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

Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.
Ignore it if no warning light is showing.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Wait until the vehicle develops another problem.

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

265. 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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Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

266. Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

✓ Behind a safety barrier and well away from the vehicle and traffic.
Between the vehicle and the safety barrier.
On the verge beside the broken-down vehicle.
Immediately behind the vehicle so you remain visible.

A stationary vehicle can be struck by passing traffic. Waiting behind a barrier provides better protection.

People waiting behind a safety barrier after a breakdown
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

267. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

The road surface becoming more slippery.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The steering becoming heavier.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

268. You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

False.
✓ True.

Seat belts reduce the risk of serious injury and should be worn on every trip, even short ones.

Driver wearing a seat belt for a car journey
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Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

269. Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

✓ The accelerator pedal.
The brake pedal.
The clutch pedal.
The footrest.

The accelerator pedal controls the amount of power delivered by the engine and is used to increase or maintain the vehicle's speed. It is the right-hand pedal.

Accelerator pedal in the driver's footwell
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

270. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Whenever the weather forecast mentions rain.
Only when roads are closed.
Only when your vehicle has no winter tyres.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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Why is adequate tyre tread important?

271. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

It prevents tyres from losing air pressure.
It makes wheel alignment unnecessary.
It keeps the tyres from becoming warm while driving.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.

Tyre tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and aquaplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tyre
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

272. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

Cars always have priority over trams and buses.
These lanes are usually free from moving traffic.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.
You only need to check for traffic from one direction.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

273. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

274. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
Any household cleaning product can be used instead.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

275. Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

To allow the dog to walk closer to moving traffic.
To give the dog priority when crossing the road.
To make it easier for drivers to hear the dog.
✓ To prevent it from suddenly running into the road.

Dogs can react unpredictably to vehicles, people, noises, or other animals. Keeping a dog under close control on a leash near traffic reduces the risk of it suddenly entering the road and endangering itself or other road users.

Pedestrian keeping a dog on a leash near traffic
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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

276. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

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

Pour water over the equipment to cool it.
Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.
✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Continue charging at a lower power setting.

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 should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

278. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.
Press the accelerator harder before braking.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
Continue until the brakes begin making noise.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

279. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Low engine oil level.
Engine-temperature warning.
Low oil pressure.
Low coolant level.

This symbol indicates that the engine oil level is low. Check the oil level according to the manufacturer's instructions and add the correct oil if necessary.

Low oil-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

280. You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

True.
✓ False.

You should keep a safe following distance so you have enough time to react if traffic slows or stops suddenly.

Vehicle following closely behind another vehicle
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What is aquaplaning?

281. What is aquaplaning?

When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
✓ 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 should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

282. Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

The brakes may lock while the motorcycle is parked.
The engine may become difficult to start.
The chain may become too tight.
✓ The stand may sink into the ground and the motorcycle could fall.

On soft or unstable ground, the side or centre stand can sink or move, causing the motorcycle to fall. Park on a firm, stable surface or use a suitable support under the stand when necessary.

Motorcycle stand resting on soft ground
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

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

False.
✓ True.

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

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

284. How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

✓ With the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
With the lap belt positioned across the abdomen.
With the shoulder belt placed behind the back.
Using only the lap section of the seat belt.

During pregnancy, a three-point seat belt should be worn correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips, below the abdomen, while the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and to the side of the abdomen. The belt should fit snugly and should not be placed behind the back or under the arm.

Seat-belt positioning during pregnancy
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

285. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

This control operates the vehicle's central door locking system. Pressing it locks or unlocks the vehicle's doors, depending on the current lock state.

Central door-locking control and symbol
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Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

286. Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

It allows you to remain close to moving traffic.
✓ It makes you easier for approaching drivers and recovery workers to see.
It protects you from injury if a vehicle hits you.
It makes hazard warning lights unnecessary.

High-visibility clothing improves your visibility, especially at night or in poor weather, but you must still remain away from traffic.

High-visibility clothing worn during a roadside breakdown
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

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

Steer quickly from side to side.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Move into another lane to create more space.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.

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 should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

288. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

289. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
Repair damaged parts yourself.
Keep using it if no damage is visible.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

290. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.
Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.

Low sun can greatly reduce visibility. Slow down, increase your safety margin, and use the sun visor or sunglasses if needed.

Low sunlight dazzling a driver
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

291. What is the purpose of cruise control?

To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.
To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.
To steer the vehicle automatically.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

292. What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

✓ Do not drive and arrange a sober form of transport.
Eat something and wait a short while.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
Drink coffee before driving.

Alcohol can impair judgement, coordination, vision, and reaction time. A sober driver, taxi, public transport, or an overnight stay is the safer choice.

Alcohol consumption and the decision not to drive
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Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

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

They give cyclists priority over other traffic.
They make reflective clothing unnecessary.
They are needed only on roads without street lighting.
✓ They help you see and help others notice you.

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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How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

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

✓ At a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as practical.
With the motorcycle leaning sharply.
At a very shallow angle alongside the rails.
While braking firmly on the rails.

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 does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

295. What does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

Locks the steering.
Turns the starter motor.
Switches off all electrical accessories.
✓ Switches on the vehicle's electrical systems without operating the starter.

The ON position normally switches on the vehicle's electrical and ignition systems without operating the starter motor. The engine is started by turning the key further to the START position.

ON position on a traditional ignition switch
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

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

Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.
✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.
Start the engine and move the vehicle immediately.
Ignore the spill if only a small amount escaped.

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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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

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

Only drivers when pedestrians have priority.
Only the person who creates the danger.
✓ Everyone using the road.
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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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

298. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

Drivers always expect pedestrians to walk straight.
Sudden movements are prohibited near traffic.
✓ Drivers may not have enough time to react.
You lose priority if you change direction suddenly.

Sudden movements can surprise drivers and reduce the time they have to slow down or stop safely.

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

299. Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

Yes, if you use several of them together.
Yes, if the journey is less than one hour.
✓ No, they may only increase alertness temporarily.
Only coffee can replace proper rest.

Coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music may make you feel more alert for a short time, but they do not remove fatigue. If you are too tired to drive safely, stop somewhere safe and get proper rest.

Stimulant drinks and driver tiredness
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What should you check before starting a long journey?

300. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.
Only the tyres and fuel level.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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