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True/false 17 Uruguay 20 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 587
What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

301. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drink coffee before driving.
Wait until you feel more confident.
✓ Do not drive.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

302. What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

Use it only during daylight.
Keep using it if the weather is dry.
✓ Replace it before riding.
Cover the scratches with clear tape.

A badly scratched or damaged visor can reduce or distort your view, especially in bright sunlight or at night. Replace a visor that no longer provides a clear, safe view and follow the helmet manufacturer's instructions.

Scratched visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

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

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

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 does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

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

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

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

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

Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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

Animal standing on a road at night
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

306. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

Open the windows and continue to your destination.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

307. Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

✓ True.
False.

Wet roads reduce traction, so your vehicle may need more distance to stop safely.

Vehicle travelling on a wet road
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What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

308. What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

The speed limit automatically increases.
✓ Less space between your vehicle, barriers, and other traffic.
Large vehicles must stop before entering the narrow section.
All vehicles must drive in the centre of the lane.

Narrow lanes leave less room for error. Keep a steady position, avoid drifting toward barriers or nearby vehicles, and reduce speed if necessary.

Narrow traffic lanes through roadworks
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

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

Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.
Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.

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 should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

310. What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

Follow another vehicle closely so you can see its lights.
✓ Reduce speed and stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Continue slowly using the hazard lights.
Open a side window and continue driving carefully.

Do not continue when you cannot see clearly. Slow down smoothly and stop somewhere protected from traffic.

Windscreen wipers failing during heavy rain
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

311. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
✓ Cruise control.
Speed limiter.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates the cruise-control system. Cruise control can maintain a selected vehicle speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The exact indicator behaviour can vary between vehicles.

Cruise-control indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

312. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Rear window demister.
✓ Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.

The A/C symbol controls the vehicle's air-conditioning system. Air conditioning can cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle, which can also help clear mist from the windows.

Air-conditioning control with the A/C symbol
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

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

✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.
Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.
Force your way into the nearest gap.
Stop at the end of the entry lane and wait for a large gap.

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

Vehicle joining a motorway from an entry lane
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

314. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.
✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.
Use quick steering corrections if the vehicle starts to slide.
Maintain normal speed if the road appears clear.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

Vehicle travelling on an icy road
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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

315. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

Keep the wheels parallel with the rails while crossing.
Brake firmly while the front wheel is on the rail.
Increase speed so the wheels cannot get caught.
✓ Cross at a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as possible.

A bicycle wheel can become trapped in a rail groove. Crossing at a wider angle reduces this risk.

Cyclist crossing rails in the road
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What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

316. What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

Proceed if no road workers are visible.
Only permanent traffic lights are valid.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the signal.
✓ Stop before the signal or temporary stop line.

Temporary traffic signals must be obeyed like permanent signals. Stop and wait until you are permitted to continue.

Red signal on temporary roadworks traffic lights
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

317. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

318. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
✓ Low windscreen washer fluid.
Low coolant level.
Windscreen demister active.

This symbol indicates that the windscreen washer fluid level is low. Refill the washer-fluid reservoir with suitable fluid when possible.

Low washer-fluid warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

319. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.
Pedestrians lose priority when crossing between cars.
Traffic always moves faster beside parked cars.
✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

320. Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

Lane changes are safer when traffic is moving slowly.
Changing lanes helps traffic move faster through roadworks.
✓ Narrow lanes and changing layouts increase the risk of collision.
Temporary lanes are designed for frequent lane changes.

Frequent lane changes create additional risk where space is limited and drivers are already adapting to temporary layouts.

Vehicles travelling through restricted roadworks lanes
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

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

✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.
It allows vehicle problems to be ignored until the next service.
It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
It means routine checks between services are unnecessary.

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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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

322. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

On the side closest to approaching traffic.
✓ On the side away from moving traffic.
From the driver's side in every situation.
Through whichever door opens first.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

Passenger leaving a vehicle on the side away from traffic
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

323. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.
At the highest possible safe speed.
Without checking the steering or brakes.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

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

Check only the direction from which traffic usually has priority.
Enter first if you reach the junction before another vehicle.
Rely on the priority rule without reducing your speed.
✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.

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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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

325. What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.
Stay close behind the vehicle while crossing.
Cross if the nearest traffic lane appears clear.
Cross as soon as the vehicle has stopped.

Large vehicles can block your view and hide you from drivers. Wait until you can clearly see the road before crossing.

Pedestrian preparing to cross behind a bus
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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

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

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

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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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

327. Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

✓ Everyone using the road.
Only the road user without priority.
Only the person who creates the danger.
Only drivers when pedestrians have priority.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all need to stay alert and follow the rules.

Pedestrians and traffic sharing a road crossing
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

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

Yes, if you also drink some water.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

329. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low oil pressure.
✓ Low engine oil level.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates that the engine oil level is low. Check the oil level according to the manufacturer's instructions and add the correct oil if necessary.

Low oil-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

330. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Continue slowly until you reach a service station.
Increase the engine speed until the light goes out.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.

Low oil pressure can quickly cause severe engine damage. Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off the engine, and investigate the cause before continuing.

Oil-pressure warning illuminated on the dashboard
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

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

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

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

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

333. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Headlight level adjustment.
✓ Instrument-panel brightness.
Interior lighting.
Automatic headlights.

This control adjusts the brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illumination, allowing the driver to reduce or increase the lighting level.

Control for adjusting instrument-panel brightness
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

334. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Move closer to the centre of the road for a clearer view.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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Why should you avoid removing the coolant cap while the engine is hot?

335. Why should you avoid removing the coolant cap while the engine is hot?

✓ Pressurised hot coolant may escape and cause serious burns.
The cooling fan could stop working.
The coolant level may become harder to read.
Opening it can reduce the engine oil pressure.

A hot cooling system may remain under pressure. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions before checking or adding coolant.

Coolant cap and the risk of hot pressurised coolant
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What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

336. What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

Stay calm and maintain control.
Use smooth steering movements.
Allow the tyres time to regain grip.
✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.

Sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can make a skid worse. Stay calm and use smooth controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle beginning to skid
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Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

337. Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

Turning makes your vehicle take longer to accelerate.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
Oncoming vehicles need more distance to change lanes.
Turning gives you priority over approaching traffic.

Turning across traffic requires careful observation. Misjudging speed or distance can lead to a serious collision.

Vehicle preparing to turn across oncoming traffic
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What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

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

Place the cable loosely beside the charging bay.
Drive forward slowly to disconnect the plug.
Leave the charging flap open so it can cool.
✓ Disconnect the charging cable and secure it properly.

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 can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

339. How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.
It has no effect once the vehicle is moving.
It always reduces consumption.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.

As speed increases, aerodynamic resistance generally rises, so the vehicle needs more energy to maintain that speed. Driving smoothly at an appropriate speed can therefore reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Vehicle speed and aerodynamic resistance
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

340. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, when driving only a short distance.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

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

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

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

Driver showing signs of fatigue
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

342. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

On a slight slope if the parking brake is applied.
Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

343. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen wiper speed.
Air recirculation.
✓ Windscreen washer.
Front windscreen demister.

This symbol indicates the windscreen washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windscreen-washer control and spray symbol
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

344. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

Use only one brake to avoid skidding.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

345. What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Accelerate to pass before the child moves further into the road.
Sound your horn and continue driving.
Flash your lights instead of slowing down.

Children can act unpredictably. Brake firmly, stay alert, and be prepared for more children to follow.

Child entering the road ahead of a vehicle
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

346. Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

To make the motorcycle easier to balance.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious head injury in a collision.
To prevent the motorcycle from skidding.
To improve the rider's hearing in traffic.

A correctly fitted and securely fastened motorcycle helmet helps protect the rider's head and can reduce the risk and severity of head injury in a collision or fall.

Motorcyclist wearing a securely fastened helmet
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What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

347. What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

Assume the driver has seen you.
Pull out because the vehicle will turn.
✓ Do not rely on the signal alone, proceed only when it is safe.
Use your horn and proceed immediately.

An indicator shows an intention, but it does not guarantee that the driver will turn. The signal may have been left on accidentally or the driver's intentions may change. Observe the vehicle's speed and position and proceed only when you are sure it is safe.

Another vehicle signalling to turn
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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

348. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

It can increase tyre pressure.
It can lock the steering.
It can apply the parking brake.
✓ It can cause unnecessary clutch wear.

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal can apply slight pressure to the clutch mechanism and cause unnecessary wear. Keep your left foot off the clutch when it is not needed.

Foot position near the clutch pedal
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

349. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Uruguay?

350. What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Uruguay?

17 years.
16 years.
✓ 18 years.
21 years.

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

Minimum age for obtaining a car driving licence
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