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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

151. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

It must always stop before reaching the top.
Its headlights may point higher uphill.
Its tyres may warm up more quickly.
✓ It may slow down suddenly or roll backward.

Vehicles may lose speed or briefly roll backward when starting on a steep incline. Extra space gives you more time to react.

Vehicle following another up a steep hill
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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

152. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

The brightness of the dashboard.
✓ The time between wiper sweeps.
The amount of washer fluid sprayed.
The speed of the rear wiper.

The intermittent wiper interval control adjusts the time between windscreen-wiper sweeps, allowing the driver to match the wiping frequency to light rain or spray.

Interval adjustment for intermittent windscreen wiping
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

153. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Respond with your horn and gestures.
Speed up to prevent them from passing you.
Follow them closely to show your disapproval.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

154. Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

Using dipped headlights and keeping the windows closed.
Driving in a lower gear and using the indicators.
✓ Higher speed, slower reactions, poor grip, and vehicle condition.
Lower speed, dry roads, and good tyres.

Stopping distance can increase because of higher speed, slower driver reactions, reduced tyre grip, poor weather or road conditions, worn tyres, weak brakes, or a heavier vehicle. Both the driver's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance can be affected.

Road and vehicle conditions affecting stopping distance
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

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

Continue at normal speed unless another vehicle is visible.
✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.
Enter first if you reach the junction before another vehicle.
Check only the direction from which traffic usually has priority.

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

Vehicle approaching an uncontrolled junction
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence CE?

156. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence CE?

A category B vehicle with a small trailer.
✓ A category C vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category C vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.
A category D bus with a heavy trailer.

Category CE covers combinations consisting of a category C towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Heavy goods vehicle and trailer covered by category CE
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How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

157. How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

At an angle so the rear of the vehicle is closest to the pump.
With the fuel hose stretched tightly across the vehicle.
✓ With the fuel-filler side close enough for the hose to reach safely.
Wherever there is space, regardless of the fuel-filler position.

Position the vehicle so the fuel filler is close to the pump and the hose can reach without being stretched tightly across or around the vehicle. Stop within the designated refuelling area and leave enough space to use the pump safely.

Vehicle positioned beside a fuel pump
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

158. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

It can reduce the effectiveness of your indicators.
✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can make your route through the junction longer.
It can make road markings harder to follow.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within a junction
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When may a driver use or handle a mobile electronic device with a screen?

159. When may a driver use or handle a mobile electronic device with a screen?

Only when holding it below the steering wheel.
✓ When stopped or parked, or when secured in a suitable holder.
Whenever traffic is moving slowly.
Whenever the device uses voice control.

A driver may not use, hold, or manipulate a mobile screen device while driving unless it is secured in a suitable holder. The restriction does not apply while the vehicle is legally stopped or parked. Waiting at a red light or in traffic does not count as being stopped.

Mobile electronic device used inside a vehicle
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

160. What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

Continue driving slowly until the steam stops.
Pour cold water over the engine immediately.
Keep the engine running so the cooling system keeps working.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.

Steam can indicate an overheated and pressurised cooling system. Do not remove the coolant cap while the system is hot.

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

161. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

Signal and expect other traffic to make room.
Move out first and check whether the road is clear.
✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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When must a pedestrian use a nearby pedestrian crossing in Belgium?

162. When must a pedestrian use a nearby pedestrian crossing in Belgium?

When one is within 5 metres.
✓ When one is within approximately 20 metres.
Pedestrians never have to use one.
Only when traffic is heavy.

A pedestrian must use a pedestrian crossing when one is located within approximately 20 metres.

Pedestrian approaching a nearby marked crossing
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What should you do before changing lanes?

163. What should you do before changing lanes?

Check the blind spot only after starting to move.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.
Rely on your mirrors without checking the blind spot.
Check only the lane directly beside you.

Always check your mirrors, look over your shoulder if necessary, and make sure it is safe before changing lanes.

Driver checking surrounding traffic before changing lanes
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Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

164. Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

✓ You may not hear traffic or warning sounds.
It makes the brakes respond more slowly.
It makes bicycle lights less effective.
It makes the bicycle harder to balance.

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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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

165. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

By looking at whether the tyres appear firm.
Using the maximum pressure shown on the tyre.
Only by a certified maintenance service.
✓ When the tyres are cold, using the manufacturer's recommended pressure.

Tyre pressure rises as tyres become warm. Check them when cold and use the pressure specified on the vehicle label or in the owner's manual.

Checking a vehicle's tyre pressure
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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

166. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
Electric vehicles.
Vehicles with full fuel tanks.
Low, heavily loaded vehicles.

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

High-sided vehicle exposed to crosswinds
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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

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

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

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

168. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Steering-wheel adjustment.
Cruise control.
Exterior mirror adjustment.
Seat 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 should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

169. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

170. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.
Accelerate before checking how sharp the bend is.
Move close to the centre of the road.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

Motorcyclist approaching a bend
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Flanders?

171. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Flanders?

STOP.
YIELD.
GIVE WAY.
✓ No wording.

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

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

172. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.
Only when the trailer has high sides.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
Only on short journeys or quiet roads.

An ordinary goods trailer is not designed to carry passengers and normally has no suitable seats or restraint systems. Passengers should travel in seating positions designed and approved for carrying people. Special passenger-carrying trailers may be subject to different local rules.

Ordinary goods trailer and passenger safety
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When should you use rear fog lights?

173. When should you use rear fog lights?

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

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 helmet must a speed-pedelec rider wear in Belgium?

174. What helmet must a speed-pedelec rider wear in Belgium?

Only a construction helmet.
✓ An approved moped helmet or a suitable protective bicycle helmet.
Any soft cap with reflective material.
No helmet is required during daylight.

A speed-pedelec rider must wear either an approved moped helmet or a bicycle helmet that provides additional protection to the temples and the back of the head.

Speed-pedelec rider wearing a protective helmet
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

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

Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Continue slowly if the road is well lit.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

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 before driving after taking medicine?

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

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

The thermostat may become damaged.
The cooling fan could stop working.
✓ Pressurised hot coolant may escape and cause serious burns.
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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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Flanders?

178. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Flanders?

✓ No.
Yes, for all adults.
Yes, for all cyclists.

Bicycle helmets are not generally required for all cyclists in Flanders, although specific age or regional rules may apply.

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Flanders?

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

90 km/h.
✓ 70 km/h.
80 km/h.
100 km/h.

In Flanders, the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 70 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars outside built-up areas
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

180. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

Select R and release the parking brake.
Select D and press the accelerator.
✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Leave the selector between two positions.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

181. When should you fasten your seat belt?

Only on long journeys.
✓ Before the vehicle starts moving.
After joining traffic.
Only when traffic is heavy.

Fasten your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving and keep it fastened throughout the journey. Make sure your passengers are also safely seated and properly restrained.

Fastening a seat belt before setting off
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

182. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

183. What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

You may stop watching the road when they are active.
You only need to intervene when a warning appears.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.

Driver-assistance systems can help with tasks such as maintaining speed, monitoring lanes, or warning about hazards, but they do not replace the driver. Stay attentive, monitor the road and traffic, and be ready to take control whenever necessary.

Driver monitoring the road while using driver assistance
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

184. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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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What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Flanders?

185. What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Flanders?

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

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

Speed limits for cars in built-up areas
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

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

✓ False.
True.

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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What is the clutch biting point?

187. What is the clutch biting point?

✓ The point where the clutch begins to transmit power to the wheels.
The point where the parking brake releases.
The point where the engine switches off.
The point where the clutch pedal is fully pressed.

The clutch biting point is reached as the clutch pedal is released and the clutch begins to transmit power from the engine to the transmission. Controlling this point helps the driver move off smoothly.

Clutch-pedal control when moving off
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Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

188. Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

Licence B.
Licence A.
✓ Licence D.
Licence C.

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Bus and category D driving licence
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What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

189. What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

Stop only if other traffic is approaching.
Continue if the junction appears clear.
✓ Stop and wait until you may proceed.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.

A red traffic light means you must stop before the stop line, pedestrian crossing, or intersection unless a sign or signal indicates otherwise.

Red traffic light at a junction
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What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

190. What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

To slow the vehicle during normal driving.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stationary when parked.
To disengage the clutch.
To select reverse gear.

The manual parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is normally applied by pulling up the handbrake lever and released before driving away.

Manual handbrake lever in a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

191. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Direction indicators.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Brake warning.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when a school-transport vehicle uses all its indicators?

192. What should you do when a school-transport vehicle uses all its indicators?

Continue at the same speed.
✓ Reduce speed considerably and stop if necessary.
Overtake it immediately.
Sound the horn so the children wait.

When a marked school-transport vehicle uses all its direction indicators to show that children are entering or leaving, approaching drivers must be especially careful, reduce speed considerably, and stop if necessary.

School-transport vehicle with all direction indicators flashing
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence AM?

193. At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence AM?

18 years.
✓ 16 years.
15 years.
20 years.

Driving licence AM may be obtained from the age of 16 in Belgium.

Minimum age for a Belgian category AM driving licence
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What rule applies to motor vehicles inside a Belgian cycle zone?

194. What rule applies to motor vehicles inside a Belgian cycle zone?

They must drive at exactly 50 km/h.
They have priority over all cyclists.
✓ They may not overtake cyclists and may not exceed 30 km/h.
They may overtake cyclists at any speed.

Motor vehicles may enter a cycle zone, but they may not overtake cyclists. The maximum speed throughout the zone is 30 km/h.

Motor vehicle following cyclists in a Belgian cycle zone
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What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Flanders?

195. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Flanders?

✓ White.
Yellow.

Roads in Flanders normally use a white centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

196. Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

Yes, but only children need restraints in the rear.
✓ Yes, using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate.
Only if the vehicle does not have rear airbags.
No, only front-seat occupants need to be restrained.

Rear-seat passengers should be securely restrained using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate. Proper restraint reduces the risk of serious injury and prevents occupants from being thrown around or forwards in a collision.

Rear-seat passengers secured for a journey
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

197. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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 should you slow down before a sharp bend?

198. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

To make the steering feel lighter.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

199. 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 maintain the same speed in every situation.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.

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?

200. 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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