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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 Sweden.

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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

351. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

✓ By removing moisture from the air.
By increasing air recirculation.
By heating the rear window directly.
By opening the windows automatically.

Using the air conditioning can help demist the windows because it removes moisture from the cabin air. Directing this drier air towards the windscreen can clear condensation more quickly.

Air-conditioning controls used to demist the windscreen
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Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

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

✓ Yawning, heavy eyelids, and difficulty concentrating.
Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
Feeling hungry and slightly thirsty.
Wanting to adjust the cabin temperature.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

353. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Bonnet release.
Central door locking.
Parking brake.
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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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

354. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

Switch off the engine before slowing down.
✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Continue driving until the vehicle stops by itself.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

Vehicle stopped after developing a mechanical fault
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What should you do before changing lanes?

355. What should you do before changing lanes?

✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.
Check the blind spot only after starting to move.
Speed up and move over before nearby traffic catches up.
Check only the lane directly beside you.

Always check your mirrors, look over your shoulder if necessary, and make sure it is safe before changing lanes.

Driver checking surrounding traffic before changing lanes
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

356. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

357. Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

It guarantees that no faults will develop between services.
It allows vehicle problems to be ignored until the next service.
It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.

Scheduled servicing helps ensure that brakes, tyres, fluids, filters, steering, suspension, and other important systems are checked and maintained before faults become more serious.

Vehicle maintenance following a servicing schedule
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Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

358. Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

Licence B.
Licence C.
✓ Licence A.
Licence AM.

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

Motorcycle and category A driving licence
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What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

359. What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

✓ Have it assessed and repaired promptly.
Wait until the chip becomes a larger crack.
Clean the glass and continue driving normally.
Cover the chip so it cannot spread.

A chip can obstruct your view, weaken the glass, and develop into a larger crack. Have it checked and repaired promptly.

Stone chip in a vehicle's windscreen
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

360. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Water causes the tyres to lose air pressure.
Driving through deep water is always prohibited.
Increase speed to maintain full control through the water.

Deep water can damage the engine, reduce braking ability, hide hazards, or cause the vehicle to lose grip. Reduce speed, assess the depth and conditions carefully, and avoid entering the water if you are unsure it is safe. If necessary, stop and use another route.

Deep water covering part of a road
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

361. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

Both feet together.
✓ The right foot.
Either foot at the same time.
The left foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

362. Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

The brakes cannot remove water from the tyres.
The vehicle becomes heavier as speed increases.
The suspension becomes less effective at high speed.
✓ The tyres have less time to clear water from the road surface.

At higher speeds, the tyres may not disperse water effectively, making it easier for the vehicle to lose contact with the road.

Vehicle speed and aquaplaning on a wet road
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Who should always wear a seat belt?

363. Who should always wear a seat belt?

Only people in the front seats.
Only children and young passengers.
✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only the driver.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

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

✓ True.
False.

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 licence category is mainly associated with buses?

365. Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

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

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Bus and category D driving licence
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Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

366. Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

To make the vehicle headlights work more effectively.
✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
Because tunnel lighting can damage dark lenses.
To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.

Dark sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes and can make hazards inside a tunnel harder to see.

Driver removing sunglasses before entering a tunnel
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Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

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

✓ Limited visibility makes distances and movement harder to estimate.
Fog makes vehicles appear larger than they are.
Fog changes the way mirrors show moving vehicles.
Fog causes vehicles to travel at uneven speeds.

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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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

368. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

Wait until the exit begins before checking your mirrors.
✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.
Brake sharply before entering the exit lane.

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

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

369. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

Motorcycles of any power.
✓ Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and 11 kW.
Cars up to 3,500 kg.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity of no more than 125 cm³, power of no more than 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.1 kW/kg. It also covers powered tricycles up to 15 kW.

Light motorcycle covered by category A1
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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

370. Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

To check whether passengers are comfortable.
To judge your speed from vehicles behind.
✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.
To see whether road signs behind you have changed.

Regular mirror checks help you understand what is happening behind and beside your vehicle.

Driver checking traffic in a rear-view mirror
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What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

371. 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.
Replace only the outer shell if it is scratched.
✓ Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's replacement guidance.
Keep using it if the visor or straps still work.

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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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

372. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

No, protective clothing is only needed in bad weather.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
✓ 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 if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

373. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

Speed up so the vehicle can follow you.
Move aside without checking surrounding traffic.
✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Stop immediately wherever you are.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

Emergency vehicle approaching with warning lights flashing
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What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

374. What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

Switches cruise control off completely.
Sets the vehicle's current speed as a new limit.
Applies the brakes automatically.
✓ Returns the vehicle to the previously set cruising speed.

The resume function normally returns the vehicle to the previously set cruise-control speed after the system has been temporarily disengaged. The driver should use it only when traffic and road conditions are suitable.

RES button for resuming the stored cruising speed
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When should you use rear fog lights?

375. When should you use rear fog lights?

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

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?

376. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Automatic brake hold.
✓ Electronic parking brake.
Parking assistance.
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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What is the purpose of cruise control?

377. What is the purpose of cruise control?

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

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 should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

378. What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

Use your horn repeatedly to express your frustration.
Immediately overtake them to get past the situation.
✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Drive closer so they notice your presence.

Road users can make mistakes. Staying calm and reacting safely helps prevent crashes.

Driver responding to another road user's mistake
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

379. What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

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

Select P (Park) before leaving an automatic vehicle parked. Park locks the transmission to help prevent the vehicle from rolling; the parking brake should also be applied.

Park position on an automatic gear selector
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Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

380. Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

Motorcycles need less space to stop than cars.
Motorcyclists cannot see vehicles directly behind them.
Following closely makes it easier to overtake safely.
✓ Motorcycles can slow down quickly and are more vulnerable.

Motorcyclists are more exposed than car drivers. Extra following distance gives you more time to react safely.

Following distance behind a motorcycle
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What is aquaplaning?

381. What is aquaplaning?

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

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 at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

382. What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
Continue if the barriers are not fully closed.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.

Never enter a railway crossing when barriers are closing or warning signals are active. Stop and wait until it is safe.

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Sweden?

383. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Sweden?

✓ No.
Yes.

Cars in Sweden are not generally required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

384. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Charging-system warning.
✓ Engine-management warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

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

✓ The steering lock may engage.
The steering becomes lighter.
The power steering remains fully active.
The wheels automatically straighten.

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 avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

386. What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

Looking ahead and staying alert.
Keeping your movements smooth and controlled.
✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.
Holding the steering wheel firmly.

Abrupt inputs can upset the vehicle further. Smooth control gives the tyres a better chance to regain grip.

Vehicle losing grip on a wet road
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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

387. Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.
Wider turns decrease tyre wear.
Wide turns prevent the trailer from swaying.
✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.

Trailer wheels cut closer to the inside of a turn. Allow enough clearance from kerbs, signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

Towing vehicle and trailer negotiating a turn
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Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

388. Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

It improves braking on steep roads.
✓ It can reduce stability and place excessive strain on the vehicle.
It keeps the trailer more stable in strong winds.
It makes the trailer easier to control.

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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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

389. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

✓ Car.
Moped.
Motorcycle.
Bus.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Driving licence card for category B
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Why should you avoid using an ordinary extension lead to charge an electric vehicle?

390. Why should you avoid using an ordinary extension lead to charge an electric vehicle?

It prevents the vehicle from locking while charging.
It can make the vehicle battery lose capacity immediately.
✓ It may overheat because it is not designed for continuous high-power charging.
It will always charge the vehicle too quickly.

An ordinary household extension lead may not be designed for the sustained electrical load required for EV charging and can overheat. Use suitable approved charging equipment and follow the vehicle and charging-equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Extension lead used for electric-vehicle charging
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

391. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

Roadworks switch off anti-lock braking.
Construction dust increases tyre pressure.
Temporary roads always slope downhill.
✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?

392. What should you do when entering a roundabout?

Enter if another driver appears to be slowing down.
✓ Slow down, give way when required, and enter only when safe.
Stop and wait until the roundabout is completely empty.
Give way only to traffic in the lane nearest to you.

When approaching a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, follow the signs and local priority rules, and enter only when it is safe.

Vehicle at a roundabout entrance
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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

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

✓ Because braking distances are longer.
To reduce road surface damage.
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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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

394. Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

To make it easier for traffic to overtake you.
Because the road could be slippery beside parked cars.
✓ A door may open suddenly.
To stay outside the marked parking area.

A driver or passenger may open a door without seeing you. Leaving space reduces the risk of a dooring collision.

Cyclist riding beside parked cars
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What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

395. What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

Drive faster so you can finish the journey sooner.
Continue the conversation while watching the road.
Ignore the traffic until the distraction has passed.
✓ Ask them to stop and keep your attention on the road.

Passengers can reduce a driver's attention and concentration. If their behaviour becomes distracting, ask them to stop and keep your focus on driving. If necessary, stop somewhere safe before dealing with the situation.

Passengers distracting a driver
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Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

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

✓ They help you see and help others notice you.
They make reflective clothing unnecessary.
They are needed only on roads without street lighting.
They make the bicycle easier to control.

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

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

Trams and buses must always stop before crossings.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.
These lanes are usually free from moving traffic.
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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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

398. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
To make the seat belt more comfortable.
To make it easier for the child to sleep.
To allow the child to sit closer to the window.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

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

Pedestrians may be crossing near them.
They provide shortcuts to nearby roads.
They mark areas where vehicles may stop temporarily.
✓ You may need to reach one quickly during an emergency.

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 is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

400. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

To slow the vehicle using the brakes.
To increase the engine speed.
To apply the parking brake.
✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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