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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

501. What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

Walk along the road to find assistance.
Leave the vehicle and wait beside it for help.
✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.

If leaving the vehicle would put you in greater danger, remain restrained, make the vehicle visible, contact the emergency services, and follow their instructions.

Vehicle stranded among moving traffic
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How should you check the engine oil level?

502. How should you check the engine oil level?

✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.
Use the coolant reservoir to measure the oil level.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.
Check it while the engine is running at high speed.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level
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How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

503. How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

Turn the steering wheel.
Press the accelerator pedal.
✓ Move the gear lever gently from side to side.
Pull up the parking brake.

When a manual gearbox is in neutral, the gear lever can normally be moved freely from side to side across the centre of the gear pattern. Check that neutral is selected before starting the engine when appropriate.

Checking neutral with a manual gear lever
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

504. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because it can cause road rage.
Because it can make your reactions faster.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

505. 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.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.
Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.

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

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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

506. Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

A twisted belt prevents the airbags from working.
✓ A flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.
A flat belt makes the seat easier to adjust.
A twisted belt makes the brakes less effective.

A seat belt should lie flat against the body without twists. A twisted belt concentrates force over a smaller area and may provide less effective protection in a collision.

Twisted seat belt across an occupant's body
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

507. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

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

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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What should you do when driving near a school area?

508. What should you do when driving near a school area?

✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.
Drive close behind other vehicles to keep traffic moving.
Watch only for children already on the road.

Children near schools may cross unexpectedly or be hidden between parked vehicles. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Vehicle travelling near a school
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Why should you be extra careful at night?

509. 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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

510. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air recirculation.
Windscreen demisting.
✓ Cabin fan speed.
Air conditioning.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

511. Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

✓ You may not hear traffic or warning sounds.
It makes the bicycle harder to balance.
It reduces the grip of the tyres.
It makes the brakes respond more slowly.

Hearing approaching vehicles, bells, horns, and other warning sounds is an important part of staying aware.

Cyclist listening to music near traffic
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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

512. What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

Continue if you cannot see or hear a train.
Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.

Flashing warning lights mean a train may be approaching. Stop before the crossing and wait until the warning has ended and the crossing is clear.

Flashing warning lights at a railway crossing
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

513. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.
Press the horn.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Leave it flashing until the next turn.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

514. What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

Use main beam so the spray is easier to see through.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.
✓ Slow down and increase following distance.

Spray can seriously reduce visibility. Slowing down and increasing your distance gives you more time and a clearer view.

Road spray from a vehicle ahead
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

515. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

True.
✓ False.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

Cyclist near the door of a parked car
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Which side do people drive on in Uruguay?

516. Which side do people drive on in Uruguay?

Left-hand side.
✓ Right-hand side.

Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road in Uruguay.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

517. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The parking brake applies automatically.
The engine switches off.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.
The transmission selects Park.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

518. What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

✓ Reduce speed, observe carefully, and be ready to stop.
Maintain your speed if no traffic is visible.
Rely on other road users to give way to you.
Accelerate so you spend less time at the junction.

Junctions create conflict points between road users. Slowing down gives you more time to see hazards and react safely.

Cyclist approaching a road junction
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Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

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

✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.
To make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly.
To check whether the road ahead is clear.
To judge the speed of traffic approaching from behind.

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

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

Fog causes vehicles to travel at uneven speeds.
Fog makes road markings appear closer together.
Fog changes the way mirrors show moving vehicles.
✓ Limited visibility makes distances and movement harder to estimate.

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 check before starting a manual vehicle?

521. What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

✓ That the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch is pressed.
That the parking brake is released.
That first gear is selected and the accelerator is pressed.
That reverse gear is selected.

Before starting a manual vehicle, make sure the gearbox is in neutral and press the clutch pedal. This helps prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the engine starts.

Clutch and gear checks before starting a manual vehicle
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What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

522. What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

Brake firmly in bends to keep control.
Follow other vehicles closely in their tyre tracks.
Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.
✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.

Snow and ice greatly reduce tyre grip. Lower speed, extra distance, and gentle steering, braking, and acceleration help maintain control.

Vehicle travelling on a snow-covered road
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Why should you obey traffic signs?

523. Why should you obey traffic signs?

To make sure you always have priority.
✓ To improve safety for everyone.
To make other drivers responsible for your safety.
To let you drive at the maximum permitted speed.

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

Traffic signs using Vienna-style designs
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

524. What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

✓ Slow down smoothly and warn traffic behind if needed.
Move onto the shoulder and continue driving.
Maintain speed until the vehicle ahead brakes.
Brake suddenly as soon as you notice slower traffic.

When traffic slows suddenly, reduce speed smoothly, keep a safe distance, and use hazard lights if needed to warn following traffic.

Motorway traffic slowing ahead
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

525. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Driving through deep water is always prohibited.
Increase speed to maintain full control through the water.
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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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

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

✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.
The trailer always follows the same path as the towing vehicle.
Wide turns prevent the trailer from swaying.
Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.

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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What should you check before starting a long journey?

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

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

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

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

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

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

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 do before entering a roundabout?

529. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.
Maintain your speed unless another vehicle blocks your path.
✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

Vehicle approaching a roundabout
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What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

530. What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

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

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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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

531. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.
It decreases the distance needed to stop.
✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.
It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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What should you do if strong winds push your vehicle sideways?

532. What should you do if strong winds push your vehicle sideways?

Accelerate to make the vehicle more stable.
Brake hard immediately to stop the vehicle moving sideways.
✓ Keep calm and steer smoothly to maintain your lane.
Release the steering wheel briefly and let the vehicle settle.

Strong winds can push your vehicle off course, especially at higher speeds. Reduce speed and use smooth steering to stay in control.

Crosswind affecting a vehicle's road position
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What should you do if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

533. What should you do if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

Reach down and remove it while continuing to drive.
Brake suddenly so the object moves forwards.
✓ Keep control and stop safely before retrieving it.
Keep driving unless the object touches a pedal.

Do not reach down for an object while driving, as this takes your attention away from the road and can affect vehicle control. If something falls into the driver's footwell, keep control of the vehicle and stop somewhere safe before removing it.

Dropped object close to the driver's pedals
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

534. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the vehicle uses less fuel.
So the pedals require less force to operate.
So the clutch cannot wear out.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

535. Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

A U-turn can confuse the tunnel's traffic monitoring system.
Reversing can interfere with the tunnel lighting.
The tunnel may be too narrow for the vehicle to turn.
✓ It can cause a serious collision with approaching traffic.

Other drivers may not expect a vehicle to reverse or turn around. Only change direction when instructed by police or tunnel staff.

Vehicle manoeuvring inside a road tunnel
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

536. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-pad wear warning.
Anti-lock braking system warning.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Brake-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

537. What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

✓ Reduce speed before reaching it and use smooth controls.
Lean the motorcycle more than usual.
Turn suddenly to avoid every loose stone.
Brake hard while riding over it.

Loose gravel can significantly reduce tyre grip. Reduce speed before reaching it, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing the loose surface.

Motorcyclist approaching loose gravel
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

538. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

Keep driving slowly until you find a safer place to stop.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.
Try to move personal belongings out before leaving.
Stay inside the vehicle while waiting for assistance.

Move everyone well away from the vehicle and call emergency services. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher. Opening the bonnet fully can supply additional oxygen and cause the fire to intensify.

Vehicle with a fire breaking out
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

539. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Power-steering control.
Cruise control.
Exterior mirror adjustment.
✓ Steering-wheel adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, the steering wheel may be moved up or down and forwards or backwards to obtain a safe and comfortable driving position.

Control for adjusting the steering-wheel position
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

540. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
Anti-theft system.
Electronic stability control.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

541. What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

Assume traffic in the other lanes will also stop.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
Cross immediately once the driver waves you through.
Watch the stopped driver instead of the other traffic.

One driver may stop, but other vehicles may still be moving. Always check all lanes before crossing.

Driver waving a pedestrian across the road
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

542. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

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

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

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

Stimulant drinks and driver tiredness
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

544. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Use only the front brake.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.

During normal braking, use both the front and rear brakes smoothly and progressively. The front brake normally provides much of the braking force, while the rear brake also helps slow and stabilise the motorcycle. Sudden or poorly balanced braking can reduce stability or cause a wheel to lose grip.

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

545. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Air conditioning is active.
Winter tyres are fitted.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
Engine coolant is too cold.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

546. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Anti-lock braking system.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol relates to the electronic stability control (ESC) system. It may flash when the system is actively helping to maintain stability. If it remains illuminated, the system may be switched off or have a fault.

Electronic stability control symbol on the dashboard
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Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

547. Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.
Main beam makes interior lights less effective.
✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
Main beam reduces the effectiveness of the fog lights.

Main beam can reflect back from fog and create glare, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Headlight glare reflected by fog
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What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

548. What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

Switches cruise control off.
Returns to a previously stored speed.
✓ Stores the current speed as the cruising speed.
Applies the brakes automatically.

The SET function normally stores the vehicle's current speed as the cruise-control speed. Use it only when the road, traffic, and driving conditions are suitable.

SET button for storing a cruising speed
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What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

549. What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

The animal will usually return the same way.
✓ More animals may follow.
You can continue normally once the animal has passed.
The road is likely to remain clear.

Many animals travel in groups. Slow down and continue watching both sides of the road.

Wild animals crossing a road
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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

550. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To prevent windscreen damage.
To make the headlights brighter.
To improve engine cooling.
✓ To see the road clearly.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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