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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

451. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

452. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

To make the steering lighter.
To increase the available luggage space.
To reduce wear on the engine.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

453. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

Ignore it if the engine still sounds normal.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Increase engine speed to improve coolant circulation.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

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

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

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

Vehicle speed and aquaplaning on a wet road
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

455. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
Braking distance and overtaking distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

456. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.

Low sun can greatly reduce visibility. Slow down, increase your safety margin, and use the sun visor or sunglasses if needed.

Low sunlight dazzling a driver
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

457. Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

True.
✓ False.

Speed limits apply at all times unless a different limit is clearly indicated.

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

458. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
✓ Front windscreen demister.
Air recirculation.
Rear window demister.

This symbol indicates the front windscreen demister. It directs airflow towards the windscreen to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windscreen demister symbol on the dashboard
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

459. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

✓ False.
True.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

460. Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

Yes, if you eat breakfast before driving.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.

The body needs time to process alcohol. Sleeping, eating, showering, or drinking coffee does not instantly remove it.

Fitness to drive the morning after drinking
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Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

461. Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

Follow the old permanent markings if they are still visible.
✓ The temporary markings that show the current traffic route.
Ignore markings and follow only the vehicle ahead.
Use whichever markings give you the shortest route.

Temporary road markings may replace the normal lane layout during roadworks. Follow the markings and signs that currently guide traffic.

Temporary road markings through a roadworks area
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

462. Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

Neutral.
1st gear.
✓ R (Reverse).
2nd gear.

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive a manual vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before Reverse is selected.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

463. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
Signal and turn without checking behind.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

464. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

As low as possible.
Behind the neck only.
Level with the shoulders.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

465. Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

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

Select N (Neutral) when drive should not be transmitted to the wheels. Unlike Park, Neutral does not lock the transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

466. Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

They affect only comfort at high speed.
They matter only when carrying a passenger.
They determine how brightly the lights work.
✓ They directly affect grip, stability, and braking.

A motorcycle relies on a relatively small area of tyre contact with the road. Correct tyre pressure, tread and condition are important for grip, steering, stability and braking. Check the tyres regularly and follow the manufacturer's recommended pressures.

Checking the condition of a motorcycle tyre
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

467. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To maintain the same speed in every situation.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

468. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Boot release.
Bonnet release.
Central door locking.

This control releases the fuel-filler flap, allowing access to the vehicle's fuel filler.

Release control for the fuel-filler flap
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Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

469. Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

✓ Because visibility and grip may be reduced.
To keep the engine from overheating.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent the tyres from losing air pressure.

Rain, snow, fog, and ice can reduce visibility and tyre grip. Lower speed gives you more time and distance to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling in poor weather
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What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Uruguay?

470. What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Uruguay?

Other speed limit.
80 km/h.
100 km/h.
✓ 90 km/h.

In Uruguay, the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 90 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars outside built-up areas
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

471. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.
The brakes will automatically cool while being used.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

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

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

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

Vehicle losing grip on a wet road
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Why should you leave extra space when passing road workers?

473. Why should you leave extra space when passing road workers?

Road workers are protected by the construction barriers.
Road workers always have priority over passing traffic.
To keep construction dust away from your vehicle.
✓ They may be working close to moving traffic.

Workers may be only a short distance from passing vehicles. Reduce speed and leave as much safe space as possible.

Vehicle passing workers close to the road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

474. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Child safety lock.
Mirror adjustment.
✓ Window lock.

This control activates the window lock, which normally prevents passengers from operating their electric windows while leaving control with the driver.

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

475. 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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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

476. Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

✓ To reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.
To make the seat belt tighter.
To improve rear visibility.
To support the lower back.

A correctly adjusted head restraint helps support the head and can reduce the risk of neck injury, especially in a rear-end collision. The top of the restraint should normally be level with the top of the head.

Adjusting a vehicle seat's head restraint
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

477. 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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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

478. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

One drink affects every person in the same way.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

479. Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

✓ To disengage the engine fully from the transmission.
To apply the brakes.
To lock the gear lever in position.
To increase engine speed.

Pressing the clutch pedal fully disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gear to be changed smoothly and reducing unnecessary wear on the gearbox and clutch.

Clutch pedal pressed fully for a gear change
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What should you do before making a turn?

480. What should you do before making a turn?

✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.
Signal only after you begin turning.
Turn as soon as the road ahead appears clear.
Rely on other road users to slow down for you.

Before turning, check your mirrors, use your indicator, and make sure the turn can be made safely.

Driver preparing to turn at a junction
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

481. What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.

When people are waiting near a pedestrian crossing, reduce your speed and be ready to stop. Pedestrians may begin crossing at any moment.

People waiting at a pedestrian crossing
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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

482. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

Roads exposed to strong sunlight.
Roads with loose chippings.
Straight roads in dry weather.
✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Uruguay?

483. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Uruguay?

Right-hand side.
✓ Left-hand side.

Drivers normally overtake on the left-hand side in Uruguay.

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

484. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

The seat belt is not fastened.
The airbag system has a fault.
The anti-theft system is active.
✓ A door is open.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

485. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Main beam.
✓ Rear fog lights.
Front fog lights.
Sidelights.

This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are switched on. Rear fog lights make the vehicle more visible from behind in conditions of severely reduced visibility, but they can dazzle other road users when used unnecessarily.

Rear fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

486. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates a problem with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), often because soot has accumulated in the filter. The vehicle may require regeneration or professional inspection, depending on the vehicle and warning status.

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

487. What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

Keep riding normally and let the driver find a way past.
Move aside quickly without checking around you.
✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.
Stop immediately, even if you are in the traffic lane.

Emergency vehicles need a clear route. Move predictably and stop only where doing so is safe.

Cyclist near an approaching emergency vehicle
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

488. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To make the journey feel shorter.
To improve fuel quality.
To allow the engine to cool down.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

489. Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

Select D (Drive) for normal forward driving in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The transmission then selects the appropriate gear automatically.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

490. How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

Use petrol unless the engine sounds like a diesel.
✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.
Ask another driver with a similar-looking vehicle.
Choose the fuel that has the same colour nozzle as last time.

Before refuelling, check which fuel type the vehicle requires. The correct fuel is often shown inside the fuel-filler flap, on or near the fuel cap, or in the vehicle information or owner's manual. Do not rely only on nozzle colours, as these can vary between filling stations and countries.

Checking the fuel label before refuelling
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

491. What is the purpose of cruise control?

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

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

492. Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

No, it only needs to be raised on motorways.
✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.
No, it can remain down when riding slowly.
Yes, but only when carrying a passenger.

The side stand should be fully raised before riding. If it remains down, it may strike the road surface, particularly when turning, and could cause the rider to lose control.

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

493. What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

Accelerate to get through the windy area quickly.
✓ Reduce speed and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Make sudden steering movements whenever the wind changes.
Follow a large vehicle closely for protection from the wind.

Strong crosswinds can push a motorcycle sideways and sudden gusts can affect its stability. Reduce speed, keep a steady grip on the handlebars and allow extra space, especially on exposed roads, bridges, or when passing gaps and large vehicles.

Motorcyclist riding in strong crosswinds
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

494. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

False.
✓ True.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

495. Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

The battery can become overcharged.
✓ Dangerous carbon monoxide can build up.
The engine can lose oil pressure.
The tyres can lose pressure more quickly.

Exhaust gases from petrol and diesel engines can contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can build up quickly in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Never leave the engine running inside a closed garage or similar area.

Running vehicle engine in an enclosed space
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

496. What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To enlarge the view behind.
To activate the reversing camera.
To heat the rear window.

The anti-dazzle setting reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind, helping the driver maintain a clear view without being dazzled.

Anti-dazzle control on an interior rear-view mirror
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

497. Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.
Smoke can interfere with the fuel gauge.
Heat can make the fuel nozzle stop automatically.
Open flames can reduce the fuel's quality.

Petrol and other fuels can produce flammable vapours. Smoking, open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources can ignite these vapours and cause a serious fire. Follow all filling-station safety rules while refuelling.

No-smoking warning at a filling station
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

498. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

Accelerate so you pass through first.
Maintain your speed because you have priority.
✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

499. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

500. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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