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What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

1. What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

✓ Press the clutch pedal fully.
Switch off the engine.
Apply the parking brake.
Press the accelerator pedal fully.

Pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission so that another gear can be selected. After changing gear, the clutch should be released smoothly.

Clutch operation when changing gear in a manual vehicle
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

2. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

They increase fuel consumption.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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How should you brake on a slippery road?

3. How should you brake on a slippery road?

Steer sharply while braking to avoid slippery areas.
Apply the brakes suddenly before the tyres lose grip.
Use the parking brake to help slow the vehicle.
✓ Brake gently and progressively.

Sudden braking can cause the wheels to lose grip. Smooth, progressive braking reduces the risk of skidding.

Braking on a slippery road surface
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What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

4. What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

✓ Your exact location, direction of travel, vehicle details, and the problem.
Only the road name and nearest town.
Your insurance details and last service date.
Your name, destination, and planned route.

Road numbers, junctions, location markers, direction of travel, and a clear description of the incident help assistance reach you quickly.

Requesting help after a vehicle breakdown
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

5. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Hold it in the turned position.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

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

Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.

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 if there is no pavement?

7. What should you do if there is no pavement?

✓ Walk where you can be seen and stay alert.
Choose the side with the smoothest road surface.
Pay attention only to traffic approaching from behind.
Walk close to traffic so drivers can see you.

If there is no pavement, stay as far from traffic as possible and remain alert. The exact side of the road depends on local traffic rules.

Pedestrian walking beside a road without a pavement
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

8. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.

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

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

9. What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

Stay inside the vehicle and wait for the smoke to clear.
Reverse toward the entrance without checking behind.
Stop near the fire so you can assess the situation.
✓ Follow tunnel instructions and leave the tunnel if it is safe to do so.

If it is safe to drive out of the tunnel, do so. If you cannot continue safely, stop, switch off the engine, leave the vehicle, and use the marked emergency exits or refuge routes. Follow tunnel-control instructions.

Smoke inside a road tunnel
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Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

10. Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

Large vehicles always travel more slowly than cars.
Their tyres may reduce the motorway speed limit.
✓ You may remain in its blind spot and have less room to escape.
Driving beside them improves your view of the road ahead.

Large vehicles have significant blind spots. Avoid travelling alongside them longer than necessary.

Vehicle alongside a large vehicle on a motorway
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What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

11. What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

Push the lever harder until the gear engages.
Press the accelerator fully.
Release the clutch suddenly.
✓ Avoid forcing the gear lever.

If a gear does not engage easily, do not force the gear lever. Make sure the clutch is fully pressed and the vehicle's speed is suitable for the gear before trying again.

Operating a manual gear lever without forcing it
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Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

12. Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

They can make the steering heavier.
✓ They can hide hazards and reduce the driver's ability to see safely.
They can increase tyre pressure.
They can increase the vehicle's braking distance.

The driver must have a clear view of the road and surroundings. Luggage, decorations, or other objects that obstruct the windscreen, windows, or mirrors can hide pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, signs, or other hazards.

Luggage obstructing the driver's view
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What should you do before crossing the road?

13. What should you do before crossing the road?

✓ Look for traffic in all directions.
Cross if the nearest vehicle is slowing down.
Follow another pedestrian without checking yourself.
Look only where traffic normally comes from.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

14. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.
Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

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

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

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

16. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ A door is open.
The airbag system has a fault.
The anti-theft system is active.
The parking brake is applied.

This symbol indicates that one or more vehicle doors are not fully closed. Check that all doors are securely shut before driving.

Door-open warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Slovenia?

17. What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Slovenia?

60 km/h.
Other speed limit.
40 km/h.
✓ 50 km/h.

The general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Slovenia is 50 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars in built-up areas
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Slovenia?

18. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Slovenia?

✓ Yes.
No.

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

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

19. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

To make it safe to walk closer to moving traffic.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
To ensure drivers can always stop in time.
To make drivers give way wherever you cross.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

20. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

Driving through deep water is always prohibited.
✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Deep water makes the engine use too much oil.
Water causes the tyres to lose air pressure.

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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What is aquaplaning?

21. What is aquaplaning?

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

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

Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

23. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

Rear-window wiper control and symbol
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

24. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

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

A blocked air filter.
Worn brake pads.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.

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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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

26. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To give yourself priority over other traffic.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
To make other road users stop for you.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

27. What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

Licence C1.
Licence C.
Licence D1.
✓ Licence B.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

Car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

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

Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.
✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.
Follow construction vehicles through the closed lane.
Ignore the temporary signs if your lane is still open.

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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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

29. What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

✓ Wait until it turns green.
Start crossing if the signal is about to change.
Cross if another pedestrian has already started.
Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

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

✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Immediately overtake them to get past the situation.
Use your horn repeatedly to express your frustration.
Keep your course and expect them to correct their mistake.

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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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

31. Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

Licence C.
✓ There is no single harmonised EU category.
Licence B.
Licence D.

There is no single harmonised EU driving licence category for agricultural or forestry tractors. The required licence depends on national rules. For example, Belgium uses category G, the Netherlands category T, and Germany categories L and T.

Tractor and agricultural driving licence categories
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

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

✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
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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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

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

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

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 should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

34. What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

✓ Slow down and be prepared for them to move across your path.
Drive closely behind it until there is room to pass.
Accelerate before the vehicle reaches the road.
Use your horn so the driver waits for you.

Construction vehicles may move slowly, have limited visibility, or carry loose material. Give them time and space to manoeuvre.

Construction vehicle entering or leaving a road
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What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

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

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

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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How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

36. How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

On one handlebar if the bag is not very heavy.
✓ Securely, without affecting steering, braking, or balance.
On one side of the bicycle to leave the other side clear.
As high as possible to keep it away from the wheels.

Loose or badly positioned luggage can interfere with control, become caught in the wheels, or hide bicycle lights.

Luggage carried on a bicycle
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

37. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.

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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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

38. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

It reduces the vehicle's braking power.
It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It makes the steering wheel harder to turn.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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When should you use rear fog lights?

39. When should you use rear fog lights?

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

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

Rear fog lights used in severely reduced visibility
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What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

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

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

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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Why should you avoid resting your hand on the gear lever while driving?

41. Why should you avoid resting your hand on the gear lever while driving?

It can disengage the clutch.
It can increase engine speed.
It can apply the parking brake.
✓ It can cause unnecessary wear in the gear-selection mechanism.

Resting your hand on the gear lever can place unnecessary pressure on parts of the gear-selection mechanism and contribute to wear. Keep both hands on the steering wheel when you are not changing gear.

Driver's hand resting on a manual gear lever
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Slovenia?

42. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Slovenia?

YIELD.
STOP.
GIVE WAY.
✓ No wording.

Give-way signs in Slovenia normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

43. What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

Drive forwards slowly until the connector releases.
Twist the connector from side to side until it comes loose.
Use a tool to prise the connector from the charging port.
✓ Stop the charging session, unlock the vehicle, and follow the instructions.

Charging connectors may remain locked while charging or until the vehicle is unlocked. Stop the charging session and follow the vehicle or charger's release procedure. Never force the connector; if it remains stuck, seek appropriate assistance.

Charging connector attached to an electric vehicle
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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

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

Easing off the accelerator gradually.
✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.
Looking ahead and staying alert.
Keeping your movements smooth and controlled.

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

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

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

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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Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

46. Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

The headlight-level control.
✓ The steering-column indicator stalk.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.
The cruise-control button.

The direction indicators are normally operated using a stalk beside the steering wheel. Moving the stalk up or down activates the indicators on the corresponding side of the vehicle.

Steering-column stalk for the direction indicators
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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

47. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

Let them run once the first lane is clear.
Let them walk slightly ahead of you.
✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.
Cross separately so everyone has more space.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

48. What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

✓ Check for tyre or wheel damage when it is safe to stop.
Continue driving normally if the tyre still looks inflated.
Brake sharply to check whether the wheels are damaged.
Increase speed to see whether the steering remains stable.

A hard impact with a pothole can damage tyres, wheel rims, steering, suspension, or wheel alignment. When it is safe to stop, inspect the tyres and wheels and pay attention to unusual vibration, pulling, or steering changes. Have the vehicle checked if you suspect damage.

Checking a tyre and wheel after hitting a pothole
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What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

49. What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

Take an extra dose before a long journey.
Drive slowly until you know how it affects you.
Drink coffee to prevent any side effects.
✓ Check whether it may affect your ability to drive.

Some medicines can affect driving ability by causing drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, slower reactions, or reduced concentration. Check the label or patient information and follow advice from your doctor or pharmacist before driving.

Checking medicine warnings before driving
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

50. What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.
Use any battery that physically fits the vehicle.
Start both vehicles before connecting the leads.
Connect the leads without checking their polarity.

Incorrect jump-starting can damage electrical systems, cause sparks, or make a battery explode. Connect the leads in the correct order before starting the vehicles, and follow the manufacturer's procedure exactly.

Preparing to jump-start a vehicle battery
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