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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Worldwide.

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What should you do before changing lanes?

51. What should you do before changing lanes?

Speed up and move over before nearby traffic catches up.
Check only the lane directly beside you.
Rely on your mirrors without checking the blind spot.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

52. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Lane-departure warning.
✓ Forward-collision warning.
Electronic stability control.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

53. What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

Pull it up further.
Apply it only after moving off.
Leave it partly applied.
✓ Release it fully.

The manual parking brake should be released fully before driving away. Driving with it partly applied can cause unnecessary brake wear and overheating.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

54. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Parking brake applied.
✓ Brake-system warning.
Anti-lock braking 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 can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

55. 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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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

56. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.
The steering becomes more responsive.
The water can increase tyre pressure.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

57. Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

The dashboard brightness control.
The hazard warning switch.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.
✓ The lighting stalk.

The lighting stalk is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights. The exact movement varies between vehicles, so check the vehicle controls before driving.

Lighting stalk for switching between dipped and main beam
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

58. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

Treat the junction as if you have priority.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
Wait for another driver to enter first, then follow.
✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

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

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

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

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

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

Drive at the normal speed limit if the road looks clear.
✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.
Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.
Follow other vehicles closely in their tyre tracks.

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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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

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

Open the bonnet fully to find where the fire started.
Stay inside the vehicle while waiting for assistance.
Try to move personal belongings out before leaving.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.

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.

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How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

62. How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

Mostly on one side to leave the other side free.
Hanging from the handlebars if the luggage is light.
Loosely strapped so it can move with the motorcycle.
✓ Securely and evenly, without affecting balance or control.

Motorcycle luggage should be securely fastened and sensibly distributed. A loose, uneven or badly positioned load can affect balance, steering and braking, or become caught in moving parts.

Luggage carried on a motorcycle
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Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

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

The tunnel may be too narrow for the vehicle to turn.
✓ It can cause a serious collision with approaching traffic.
Tunnel ventilation works only in the normal direction of travel.
A U-turn can confuse the tunnel's traffic monitoring system.

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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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

64. How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

Get out immediately without checking for traffic.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Walk around the vehicle on the traffic side.
Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.

Leaving through the side away from traffic reduces the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle.

Leaving a broken-down vehicle away from passing traffic
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Why should you avoid resting your hand on the gear lever while driving?

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

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

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

Driver's hand resting on a manual gear lever
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What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

66. What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Use your horn so the driver moves aside.
Overtake even if the vehicle is signalling to turn.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.

Farm machinery may be wide, slow, or turn unexpectedly. Keep distance and only overtake when you have a clear view and enough space.

Vehicle approaching slow-moving farm machinery
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What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

67. What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

Press the accelerator harder to try to free it.
Apply the parking brake sharply while moving.
✓ Select neutral, brake firmly, and steer to a safe stopping place.
Keep driving and wait for the accelerator to release.

Selecting neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels. Brake firmly, maintain steering control, and switch off the engine after stopping safely.

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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

68. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
To maintain the same speed in every situation.
✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

69. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

Only when roads are closed.
Never, if the vehicle is in good condition.
✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Only when your vehicle has no winter tyres.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

70. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the vehicle uses less fuel.
So the brakes respond more quickly.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the pedals require less force to operate.

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

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

Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
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.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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What should you check after fitting a wheel?

72. What should you check after fitting a wheel?

That the tyre is touching the wheel arch.
That the wheel nuts are covered by the trim.
That the jack remains partly under the vehicle.
✓ That the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.

After fitting a wheel, make sure the wheel nuts are tightened correctly using the manufacturer's specified procedure and torque. Incorrectly tightened wheel nuts can loosen or damage the wheel. Recheck them later if the vehicle or wheel manufacturer recommends it.

Checking wheel nuts after fitting a wheel
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

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

Speed up to move out of the spray more quickly.
✓ Slow down and increase following distance.
Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.

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

74. 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, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

75. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

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

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

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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Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

77. Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

They are needed only on roads without street lighting.
They give cyclists priority over other traffic.
They make reflective clothing unnecessary.
✓ They help you see and help others notice you.

Front and rear lights improve visibility and make it easier for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to detect you.

Bicycle lights used when riding at night
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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

78. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Accelerate to see if the fault disappears.
Switch off the engine before slowing down.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

Vehicle stopped after developing a mechanical fault
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Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

79. Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

Yes, if the road ahead appears clear.
Yes, if your vehicle is in good condition.
✓ No, you may need to drive more slowly for the conditions.
Yes, the speed limit is always the safest speed.

A speed limit is a maximum permitted speed, not a target. You may need to drive more slowly because of traffic, poor visibility, weather, road conditions, pedestrians, cyclists, or other hazards.

Speed-limit sign and changing road conditions
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

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

A wheel-alignment problem.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
A blocked air filter.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

81. You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

False.
✓ True.

Distractions reduce awareness and reaction time, making driving more dangerous.

Driver keeping attention on the road ahead
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What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

82. What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.
Signal and expect oncoming traffic to make room.
Move around it because the obstacle gives you priority.
Follow another vehicle around it without checking yourself.

If your lane is blocked, reduce speed, check mirrors and oncoming traffic, and only move around the obstacle when it is safe.

Obstacle blocking a vehicle's lane
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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

83. When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

Whenever the passenger feels ready.
While the motorcycle is moving slowly.
✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.
Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.

A passenger getting on or off can shift the motorcycle's balance suddenly. The motorcycle should be stationary and stable, and the passenger should wait until the rider is ready and prepared to support the extra movement.

Passenger getting onto a stationary motorcycle
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Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

84. Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

The vehicle must stop whenever the load shifts.
Loose loads prevent the driver from using the mirrors.
Loose loads give the vehicle priority when changing lanes.
✓ Objects may fall onto the road.

A poorly secured load can fall or shift suddenly. Keep extra distance and avoid following too closely.

Vehicle carrying an unsecured load ahead
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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

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

A twisted belt makes the brakes less effective.
A twisted belt prevents the airbags from working.
✓ A flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.
A twisted belt can cause the buckle to open.

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 should happen after an airbag has deployed?

86. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
The airbag can be folded back into the dashboard.
The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
The airbag can be reused if it is not torn.

A deployed airbag is a single-use safety component. After deployment, the restraint system should be professionally inspected and the airbag and any other affected components replaced or repaired as required before the system is relied upon again.

Deployed airbag inside a vehicle
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What should you check before towing a trailer?

87. What should you check before towing a trailer?

Check the tyres only if the trailer has been unused.
Check the lights after you have started driving.
Secure the load only if it is heavy.
✓ The coupling, safety connections, lights, tyres, and load.

The trailer must be correctly connected and roadworthy. Its lights, tyres, safety connections, and load should all be checked.

Checking a trailer before towing
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

88. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
It prevents the battery from charging.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It immediately damages the brakes.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

89. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.
Keep it pressed at the same position.
Press the brake pedal instead.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

90. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.
These lanes are usually free from moving traffic.
You only need to check for traffic from one direction.
Cars always have priority over trams and buses.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

91. Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

Because tunnels usually have a poor road surface.
✓ You need enough space to react if traffic slows or stops.
Because vehicles ahead cannot see you in their mirrors.
To make it easier for other vehicles to overtake.

Limited space and visibility can make incidents inside tunnels especially dangerous. A safe gap gives you more time to react.

Gap between vehicles travelling through a tunnel
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

92. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

✓ True.
False.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

93. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.
Increase speed so the vehicle is less affected by gusts.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

94. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
Use only the rear brake.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

Motorcyclist making an emergency stop
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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

95. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

To make it easier for the child to sleep.
To make the seat belt more comfortable.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
To prevent the vehicle from braking suddenly.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

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

Ignore battery damage if the terminals look clean.
✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.
Use any battery that physically fits the vehicle.
Start both vehicles before connecting the leads.

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

Preparing to jump-start a vehicle battery
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Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

97. Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

✓ Alcohol can reduce your balance, coordination, judgement, and reaction time.
A helmet protects you from alcohol-related risks.
Alcohol affects driving more than cycling.
A small amount of alcohol improves balance.

Alcohol can make it harder to balance, steer, judge distances, and react to hazards. Riding a bicycle while impaired may also be against the law.

Alcohol consumption and bicycle-riding safety
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

98. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
Oil-pressure warning.
✓ Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the vehicle's charging system. If it remains illuminated while the engine is running, the battery may not be charging correctly because of a fault with the alternator, battery, wiring, or related components.

Charging-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

99. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

On the driver's lap if they remain calm.
Free to move around during short journeys.
Beside an open window so they can see outside.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

100. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

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

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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