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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 Russia.

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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

51. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.
Switch on more electrical systems to test the battery.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

52. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
✓ Electronic parking brake.
Automatic brake hold.
Cruise control.

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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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

53. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can make road signs harder to read.
They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

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

Road salt is less effective on bridges.
Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.

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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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

55. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It prevents the battery from charging.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
It makes the tyres lose pressure.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.

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

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

56. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Electric window control.
Mirror adjustment.
Child safety lock.
Window 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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What is aquaplaning?

57. What is aquaplaning?

When water enters the engine and causes it to stop.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.

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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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

58. What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

Enter at a low speed and let motorway traffic adjust.
Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.
Force your way into the nearest gap.
✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.

Use the entry lane to build a suitable speed, check carefully, signal, and merge only when it is safe.

Vehicle joining a motorway from an entry lane
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

59. What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

Continue driving slowly until the steam stops.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.
Keep the engine running so the cooling system keeps working.
Open the coolant cap to release the pressure.

Steam can indicate an overheated and pressurised cooling system. Do not remove the coolant cap while the system is hot.

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

60. Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

It keeps the trailer more stable in strong winds.
It improves braking on steep roads.
It reduces tyre wear on the towing vehicle.
✓ It can reduce stability and place excessive strain on the vehicle.

Overloading can affect braking, steering, tyres, suspension, and trailer stability. Always remain within permitted limits. After loading, check that the load is secure and correctly distributed before starting your journey.

Loaded trailer and towing limits
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

61. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.
✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

62. What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

A wheel-alignment problem.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
A blocked air filter.
Incorrect tyre pressure.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

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

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

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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What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

64. What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

The steering may lock.
The headlights may switch off.
✓ The engine may stall.
The parking brake may engage.

Releasing the clutch pedal too quickly when moving off can cause the engine to stall. Release the clutch smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively.

Clutch release and engine stalling when moving off
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

65. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Four-wheel drive.
✓ Driving mode selection.
Cruise control.

This control selects a driving mode. Depending on the vehicle, different modes can alter characteristics such as accelerator response, steering assistance, transmission behaviour or energy use.

Selector for the vehicle's driving modes
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Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

66. Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

Listening to quieter music.
Wanting to adjust the cabin temperature.
Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
✓ Yawning, heavy eyelids, and difficulty concentrating.

Warning signs of driver fatigue can include repeated yawning, heavy eyelids, difficulty concentrating, wandering thoughts, and trouble maintaining a steady road position. These signs mean you should stop and rest before continuing.

Driver showing signs of fatigue
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Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

67. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

Motorway cameras may not recognise the vehicle correctly.
The speedometer may become less accurate.
✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.
The vehicle may use more fuel during the manoeuvre.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

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

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

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

Animal standing on a road at night
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Why should you obey traffic signs?

69. Why should you obey traffic signs?

✓ To improve safety for everyone.
To let you drive at the maximum permitted speed.
To make sure you always have priority.
To avoid checking for other road users.

Traffic signs help organise traffic and improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Traffic signs using Vienna-style designs
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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

70. How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

✓ Predictably, with safe gaps and clear communication.
Keep the same speed even when gaps become unsafe.
Follow the cyclist ahead without checking traffic yourself.
Ride as close together as possible to stay as one group.

Safe spacing and communication help group members respond to braking, turns, obstacles, and changing traffic conditions.

Group of cyclists riding along a road
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What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

71. What should you do when approaching a hill 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.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.

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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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

72. What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

✓ Slow down, give warning, and leave enough space.
Pass quickly before they change direction.
Use your bell and keep the same speed.
Assume they will hear you approaching.

Pedestrians may change direction unexpectedly. A warning and safe passing distance reduce the risk of a collision.

Cyclist passing pedestrians on a shared path
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What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

73. What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

Press it before using the brake pedal.
Pump it repeatedly while braking.
Keep it released until after the vehicle stops.
✓ Press it before the engine begins to stall.

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake normally and press the clutch pedal before the engine speed becomes too low and the engine stalls. Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily early, as this reduces engine braking.

Clutch-pedal operation when stopping a manual vehicle
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Why should you be extra careful at night?

74. Why should you be extra careful at night?

Street lighting makes drivers less alert.
Vehicles need more distance to accelerate.
Road markings become less important.
✓ Visibility is reduced.

At night, it is harder to see pedestrians, cyclists, road markings, and hazards. Reduce speed and use the correct lights.

Road traffic in reduced night-time visibility
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

75. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

76. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

77. What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.

When people are waiting near a pedestrian crossing, reduce your speed and be ready to stop. Pedestrians may begin crossing at any moment.

People waiting at a pedestrian crossing
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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

78. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

79. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fuel-filler flap release.
Window lock.
Central door locking.
✓ Boot or tailgate release.

This symbol indicates the boot or tailgate release. Operating the control unlocks or opens the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle.

Boot or tailgate release control
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

80. What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

Twist the damaged section so it cannot tear further.
Wear the belt loosely to reduce strain on it.
✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
Use it normally if the buckle still locks.

A damaged seat belt may not provide proper protection in a collision. Frayed webbing, damaged buckles, faulty retractors, or other defects should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced before the seat belt is relied upon.

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

81. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

82. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

83. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
To reduce wear on the vehicle suspension.
To keep construction dust off the windscreen.
To reduce exhaust gases near construction sites.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

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

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

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

85. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Speed limiter.
Cruise control.
Electronic stability control.
Adaptive cruise control.

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

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

True.
✓ False.

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 your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

87. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.
Use the demister instead of the washers.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

88. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low engine oil.
Low washer fluid.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Low engine coolant level.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant level is low. Check the coolant level when the engine is cool and refill it with the correct coolant if necessary.

Low coolant-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does a green traffic light mean?

89. What does a green traffic light mean?

You have priority over all other road users.
You may enter even if traffic is blocking the junction.
You may turn in any direction without checking the signs.
✓ You may proceed if it is safe.

A green light allows you to continue, but you must still watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.

Green traffic light at a junction
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

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

They prevent the windscreen from misting.
They only need to work when you drive at night.
They make the vehicle use less fuel.
✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.

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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Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

91. Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

✓ You may need to reach one quickly during an emergency.
They provide shortcuts to nearby roads.
They show where overtaking is prohibited.
Pedestrians may be crossing near them.

Knowing where emergency exits and refuge areas are located can save valuable time during a fire, collision, or evacuation.

Emergency exit inside a road tunnel
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

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

Check only the bicycle and ignore minor injuries.
Test the bicycle by riding it before checking for damage.
Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.
✓ 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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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

93. Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

2nd gear.
1st gear.
✓ R (Reverse).
Neutral.

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive a manual vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before Reverse is selected.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

94. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

Leave the engine running and keep the vehicle in neutral.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

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

✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To reduce tyre pressure.
To allow the engine to cool down.
To improve fuel quality.

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 the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

96. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It switches on the hazard warning lights.
It switches on the front fog lights.
It flashes the headlights automatically.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

97. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.

This symbol indicates the diesel glow-plug preheating system. In a diesel vehicle, wait for the light to go out before starting the engine when required. If it remains illuminated or flashes while driving, it may indicate a fault.

Diesel glow-plug preheating symbol on the dashboard
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

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

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

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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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

99. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

No, a helmet provides enough protection on its own.
✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

100. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Door-open warning.
Charging-system warning.
Power-steering warning.
✓ Immobiliser or anti-theft system.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's immobiliser or anti-theft system. If it remains illuminated or flashes unexpectedly, the vehicle may not recognise the key or there may be a fault in the security system.

Immobiliser indicator symbol on the dashboard
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