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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Sweden
True/false 17 Sweden 31 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 638
What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

401. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

Treat the junction as if you have priority.
✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

402. What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

Leave the cable connected until the vehicle starts moving.
Drive forward slowly to disconnect the plug.
✓ Disconnect the charging cable and secure it properly.
Leave the charging flap open so it can cool.

Before driving away, disconnect the charging cable correctly and return it to the charger or store it securely in the vehicle, as appropriate. Close the charging port and check that the area around the vehicle is clear.

Disconnecting an electric vehicle after charging
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

403. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It can make the engine overheat.
It prevents the suspension from working.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

404. What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

✓ Reverse slowly and make small steering corrections.
Watch only the trailer and ignore surrounding traffic.
Ask a guide to stand directly behind the trailer.
Reverse quickly to keep the trailer straight.

Trailers react quickly to steering while reversing. Move slowly, observe carefully, and use a guide only from a safe visible position.

Vehicle reversing with a trailer
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Sweden?

405. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Sweden?

No.
✓ Yes.

Moped riders in Sweden are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

406. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

Rely on the priority rule without reducing your speed.
Continue at normal speed unless another vehicle is visible.
✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.
Enter first if you reach the junction before another vehicle.

At an uncontrolled junction, priority may not be obvious. Reduce speed, check carefully, and only enter when you are sure it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an uncontrolled junction
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

407. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Vehicles only between 3,500 and 7,500 kg.
✓ Heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg, excluding buses.
Heavy vehicles only when towing a trailer.

Category C covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Heavy goods vehicle covered by category C
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

408. Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.
Traffic entering from the entry lane.

You must adjust your speed and find a safe gap without forcing motorway traffic to brake or change direction.

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

409. Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
✓ Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
Heavy goods vehicles of any mass.
Goods vehicles up to 7,500 kg.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Trailer rules depend on the trailer and combined authorised mass.

Car covered by category B
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

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

Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.
Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.

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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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

411. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

412. What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

Release the parking brake.
✓ Keep the brake pedal pressed.
Press the accelerator lightly.
Select reverse gear.

An automatic vehicle may creep forward when D (Drive) is selected, even without pressing the accelerator. Keep the brake pedal pressed while stationary to prevent unintended movement.

Automatic gear selector in Drive and brake-pedal control
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

413. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

Press the brake pedal instead.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.
Keep it pressed at the same position.
✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

414. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

To adjust the mirror angle.
✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To improve the headlights.
To fold the mirrors automatically.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

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

Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.
✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.
While the motorcycle is moving slowly.
Whenever the passenger feels 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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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

416. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

Vehicles without winter tyres.
Electric vehicles.
✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
Low, heavily loaded vehicles.

High-sided vehicles can be pushed sideways because of their large side area. Cyclists and motorcyclists can also be strongly affected by sudden gusts.

High-sided vehicle exposed to crosswinds
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

417. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

It increases tyre pressure.
It applies the parking brake.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It locks the steering.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

418. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

The starter motor to turn the engine.
The parking brake to release.
✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.
The transmission to select Drive.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

419. What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

Maintain your speed if the road ahead appears clear.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the curve.
✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.
Move slightly toward the centre for a better view.

A curve can hide oncoming traffic, obstacles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Reduce speed and keep a safe position.

Road bend with a restricted view ahead
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What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

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

Switch off the engine while moving to reset the system.
✓ Hold the wheel firmly, use greater steering effort, and stop safely.
Keep driving normally if the vehicle still turns.
Make sharp steering movements to test the remaining assistance.

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

Driver coping with a loss of power-steering assistance
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

421. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.
Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW only.

Category A covers motorcycles without the power restrictions that apply to categories A1 and A2. It also covers powered tricycles with power exceeding 15 kW.

Motorcycle covered by unrestricted category A
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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Sweden?

422. Is a warning triangle required in cars in Sweden?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Sweden are required to carry a warning triangle.

Warning triangle carried as vehicle safety equipment
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

423. What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

Continue slowly if the road is well lit.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.

Without effective headlights, you may not see hazards and other road users may not see you. Stop in a safe location as soon as possible.

Vehicle with failed headlights at night
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What should you do when passing a horse rider?

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

Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.
✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Flash your headlights before moving alongside.
Sound your horn so the rider knows you are passing.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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What should you do before driving with a load?

425. What should you do before driving with a load?

✓ Make sure it is properly secured and cannot move or fall.
Place heavy items on top of lighter items.
Check the load only after you have started driving.
Secure only the heaviest items.

An unsecured load can shift, affect vehicle control, or fall into the road. Check that everything is safely restrained before moving.

Checking a vehicle's load before setting off
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

426. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

To keep traffic moving at a steady speed.
To make your vehicle easier to see ahead.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
✓ To have enough time to stop.

A safe following distance gives you enough time to react if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

Gap between a vehicle and the traffic ahead
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

427. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

Close all helmet vents completely.
✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Look around the side of the visor instead.
Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, demisting or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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Why must a roof load be securely attached?

428. Why must a roof load be securely attached?

Because light roof loads cannot be affected by the wind.
To keep the vehicle within its normal height.
Because the roof will hold the load in place while driving.
✓ It could shift or fall and create a serious hazard.

A roof load is exposed to strong airflow and movement. It must be restrained correctly and kept within the permitted limits.

Load secured to a vehicle's roof
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Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

429. Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.
To check whether the road ahead is clear.
To make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly.
To confirm other drivers have seen your indicator.

Mirrors do not show every area around your vehicle. A blind-spot check can reveal cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, or vehicles before you move off.

Driver checking a blind spot before moving off
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence C?

430. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence C?

✓ Truck.
Motorcycle.
Bus.
Car.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Driving licence card for category C
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

431. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fresh-air ventilation.
Front windscreen demister.
Rear window demister.
✓ Air recirculation.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

432. What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

Cross between parked vehicles if traffic seems quiet.
Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.
✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross diagonally to spend less time in each lane.

If there is no marked crossing nearby, choose a safe place where you can clearly see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

433. Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

Reverse.
2nd gear.
✓ 1st gear.
Neutral.

1st gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill because it provides the greatest pulling power at low speed.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

434. 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.
Cover the damaged section and continue using it.
✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

435. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Airbag system warning.
Brake-system warning.
Seat-belt reminder.
Power-steering warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Sweden?

436. Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Sweden?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Sweden are generally not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving.

Driver using a handheld phone
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What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

437. What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely across the tracks.
Stop on the tracks if no train is visible.
Cross quickly before the warning signals activate.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the tracks completely.

Never enter a railway crossing unless you can clear the tracks completely. If traffic ahead is blocked, wait before the crossing so you cannot become trapped on the railway.

Congested traffic beyond a railway crossing
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What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

438. What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

Cover the damaged area and keep using the tyre.
Drive slowly until the next scheduled service.
Move the damaged tyre to another wheel position.
✓ Stop using the tyre and arrange professional inspection or replacement.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tyre may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tyre requiring inspection
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Why should you obey traffic signs?

439. Why should you obey traffic signs?

To avoid checking for other road users.
To let you drive at the maximum permitted speed.
To make other drivers responsible for your safety.
✓ To improve safety for everyone.

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

Traffic signs using Vienna-style designs
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

440. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

ABS fault.
Low tyre pressure.
Brake-system fault.
✓ Brake-pad wear warning.

This symbol indicates that the brake pads may be worn and should be inspected. Continuing to drive with excessively worn brake pads can reduce braking performance and damage other brake components.

Brake-pad wear warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when livestock are on the road?

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

Sound the horn so the animals move aside.
Use the verge to pass the animals.
Follow closely so other traffic can overtake.
✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.

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

Livestock being moved along a road
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What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Sweden?

442. What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Sweden?

17 years.
19 years.
21 years.
✓ 18 years.

The minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Sweden is 18 years.

Minimum age for obtaining a car driving licence
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What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

443. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

Apply it only on a slope.
Release it completely.
Leave it partly applied.
✓ Apply it securely.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

444. Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

It can reduce the effectiveness of your mirrors.
It can make oncoming traffic harder to see.
It can make the steering require more effort.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.

Road edges can be soft, uneven, or damaged. Driving too close to the edge can reduce control or cause the vehicle to leave the road.

Vehicle travelling close to the road edge
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

445. 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.

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What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

446. What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
Accelerate through the rain to clear it more quickly.
Use main beam to improve visibility.
✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.

Heavy rain reduces grip and visibility. Lower speed and extra distance give you more time to react safely.

Vehicle travelling through heavy rain
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

447. What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

Ignore the temporary signs if your lane is still open.
✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.
Reverse back the way you came.
Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.

Observe the temporary signs, adjust your speed, and merge safely according to the traffic situation and local rules.

Temporary traffic-lane closure ahead
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

448. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To increase stopping distance.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

449. Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.
✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.

Some prescription and non-prescription medicines can intensify alcohol-related drowsiness, dizziness, poor coordination, or reduced concentration.

Alcohol and medicine as a driving-impairment risk
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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

450. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Accelerate through the bend to maintain momentum.
Overtake just before entering the bend.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.
Brake hard while turning through the bend.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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