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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Bosnia and Herzegovina
True/false 17 Bosnia and Herzegovina 26 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 593
What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

501. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.
✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.
Maintain your speed and expect the other driver to return to their lane.
Accelerate to pass the danger point more quickly.

If an oncoming vehicle creates danger while overtaking, reduce speed and make space if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden movements that could create an additional hazard.

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

502. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.
Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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What should you check after fitting a wheel?

503. What should you check after fitting a wheel?

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

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Who generally has priority at an uncontrolled intersection in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

504. Who generally has priority at an uncontrolled intersection in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Traffic approaching from the left.
The vehicle travelling fastest.
The largest vehicle.
✓ Traffic approaching from the right.

At an uncontrolled intersection in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you generally give way to traffic approaching from the right.

Vehicles approaching an uncontrolled junction from different directions
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

505. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.
Maintain normal speed if your lane remains open.
Use your horn to warn road workers that you are approaching.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the work zone.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

506. Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

To make it easier for the large vehicle to accelerate.
To make overtaking possible without checking ahead.
✓ To improve your view ahead and give yourself more time to react.
To prevent the large vehicle from changing lanes.

A large vehicle can block your view of traffic, signs, junctions, or hazards ahead. Leaving extra space improves your view and gives you more time to react if traffic slows or a hazard develops.

Large vehicle limiting a following driver's view
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Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

507. Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

✓ Yes.
No.

Motorcycle riders in Bosnia and Herzegovina are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Motorcyclist wearing a protective helmet
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

508. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.
Continue slowly until the brakes begin working again.
✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

509. 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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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

510. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

To lock the seat in position.
To tighten the shoulder belt.
✓ To release the seat belt.
To adjust the belt height.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

511. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.
Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.
Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.
Across the shortest possible route, even if people walk there.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

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

✓ Objects may fall onto the road.
The vehicle must always travel at a lower speed.
Loose loads prevent the driver from using the mirrors.
Loose loads give the vehicle priority when changing lanes.

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 you obey traffic signs?

513. Why should you obey traffic signs?

To avoid checking for other road users.
To let you drive at the maximum permitted speed.
✓ To improve safety for everyone.
To make sure you always have priority.

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

Traffic signs using Vienna-style designs
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

514. What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

Accelerate and pass before the bus moves out.
Sound your horn so the bus waits for you.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to let it move out when safe.
Ignore the signal until the bus starts moving.

Buses may pull away after picking up passengers. Slow down, check the traffic situation, and allow space when it is safe.

Bus signalling to pull away from a stop
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

515. 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.

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

516. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
Hazard warning lights.
✓ Interior lighting.
Instrument-panel brightness.

This control operates the vehicle's interior lighting. Depending on the vehicle, the lights can be switched on manually or set to illuminate automatically when a door is opened.

Control for the vehicle's interior lighting
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What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

517. What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

Drink coffee to prevent any side effects.
Drive normally if the medicine was prescribed.
✓ Check whether it may affect your ability to drive.
Drive slowly until you know how it affects you.

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

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

Overtake as soon as the road becomes slightly wider.
Overtake even if the vehicle is signalling to turn.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.
Drive close behind until there is room to pass.

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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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

519. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

✓ The noise may frighten them.
Using the horn gives the horse rider priority.
The horn may make the horse move faster.
The rider may think you are signalling them to stop.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

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

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

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 you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

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

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

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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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

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

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

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.

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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

523. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.
Enter the lane slowly so other traffic has time to react.
Pull out as soon as there is enough space for your vehicle.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

524. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

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

On a slight slope if the parking brake is applied.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.

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 colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

526. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

✓ White.
Yellow.

Roads in Bosnia and Herzegovina normally use a white centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

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

Maintain your speed because you have priority.
✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
Use the horn and continue at the same speed.

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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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

528. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

529. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

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

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

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

530. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

It can reduce tyre pressure.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.
It can switch off the air conditioning.
It can overheat the engine.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

Air-recirculation setting and misted vehicle windows
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

531. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates the rear window demister. It heats the rear window to help clear condensation, mist or frost and improve visibility.

Rear-window demister symbol on the dashboard
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

532. What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

✓ To take up slack and lock the belt when necessary.
To tighten the parking brake.
To adjust the seat height.
To release the seat belt from the buckle.

The seat-belt retractor takes up slack and helps keep the belt properly positioned against the body. It allows normal movement but can lock during sudden braking, rapid belt movement or a collision.

Seat-belt webbing and retracting mechanism
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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

533. How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

With one hand resting on the gear lever.
With both hands together at the bottom.
With one hand at the top of the wheel.
✓ With both hands in a balanced position.

Hold the steering wheel with both hands in a balanced position so that you can steer smoothly and react quickly. A position around nine and three o'clock generally provides good control.

Driver holding the steering wheel with both hands
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Which speed unit is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

534. Which speed unit is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Miles per hour (mph).
✓ Kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speeds in Bosnia and Herzegovina are shown in kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

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

Reaction distance and following distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking 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 a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

536. What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

✓ Stop using the tyre and arrange professional inspection or replacement.
Cover the damaged area and keep using the tyre.
Increase the tyre pressure and continue driving.
Move the damaged tyre to another wheel position.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tyre may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tyre requiring inspection
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Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

537. Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

✓ The driver may not be able to see them.
Cyclists must always stay behind large vehicles.
Large vehicles always have priority when turning.
The driver can always hear a cyclist beside the vehicle.

Buses and trucks have large areas where the driver cannot see cyclists, especially beside the vehicle and near turns.

Cyclist in a large vehicle's blind spot
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

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

Smoke can interfere with the fuel gauge.
✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.
Smoke can prevent the fuel cap from sealing.
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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

539. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
✓ Front windscreen 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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What is aquaplaning?

540. What is aquaplaning?

When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.

Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing a loss of grip and control. The risk increases at higher speeds.

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

541. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

A brake-system fault.
✓ A general warning requiring attention.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

This is a general or master warning symbol. It indicates that the vehicle has detected a condition requiring attention and is often accompanied by a message or another warning on the instrument display.

General warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

542. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

✓ 14 years.
16 years.
18 years.
15 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in Bosnia and Herzegovina is generally 14 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

543. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

1.0 mm.
2.0 mm.
✓ 1.6 mm.
1.5 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.6 mm. Higher minimums may apply to winter tyres, during winter periods or in winter conditions.

Measuring tread depth on a vehicle tyre
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What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

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

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

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

SET button for storing a cruising speed
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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

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

✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.
Drive around the barrier if the road ahead is clear.
Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing.
Continue if you cannot see or hear a train.

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

Flashing warning lights at a railway crossing
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

546. What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.
Cover the equipment to contain the heat.
Continue charging at a lower power setting.

Unusual heat, a burning smell, smoke, sparks, or repeated charging faults can indicate an electrical problem. Stop using the charging equipment if it is safe to do so, keep clear of anything damaged or overheating, and report the fault or seek appropriate assistance.

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

547. What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

Only whether the main roads have been cleared.
✓ The weather, road conditions, tyres, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.
Nothing extra if the vehicle has winter tyres.
Check whether other vehicles are using the roads.

Check whether the journey is necessary and prepare for delays or changing conditions. Suitable tyres, sufficient fuel or charge, warm clothing, and basic emergency supplies may be important.

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

548. How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

✓ Apply pressure progressively.
Pump the pedal repeatedly.
Press it as hard as possible immediately.
Use the parking brake instead.

For normal braking, apply the brake pedal progressively and smoothly. As the vehicle comes to a stop, easing the pressure slightly can help avoid a sudden jerk.

Progressive brake-pedal pressure for a smooth stop
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

549. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
Brake-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Charging-system 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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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

550. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

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

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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