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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Canada
True/false 17 Canada 15 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 582
Which side is normally used for overtaking in Canada?

401. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Canada?

✓ Left-hand side.
Right-hand side.

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

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

402. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Exterior-light failure.

This symbol indicates a possible failure of an exterior vehicle light, such as a headlight, tail light, brake light or indicator. Check the vehicle's exterior lights and replace or repair any faulty light.

Exterior-light failure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

403. What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.
To make the child high enough to see through the windscreen.
To move the child closer to the front seats.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.

A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle seat belt fits correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and shoulder, rather than the neck or abdomen.

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

404. Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

To prevent the trailer from blocking your view.
✓ Your vehicle combination may take longer to stop.
To keep the trailer from moving side to side.
To reduce tyre wear on the towing vehicle.

Towing adds weight and can increase stopping distance. Extra space gives you more time to react and brake smoothly.

Vehicle towing a trailer behind other traffic
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

405. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.
Start the engine and move the vehicle immediately.
Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

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

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

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

Scratched visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

407. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Electronic stability control.
Differential lock.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

408. Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

It increases tyre grip on steep roads.
✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.
It makes the steering lighter on descents.
It allows the vehicle to coast more freely.

Engine braking helps prevent the vehicle from gaining too much speed and reduces strain on the brakes.

Lower-gear selection for a downhill road
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What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

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

Allow the tyres time to regain grip.
Look where you want the vehicle to go.
✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.
Use smooth steering movements.

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

Vehicle beginning to skid
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Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

410. Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

Motorcycles need less space to stop than cars.
✓ Motorcycles can slow down quickly and are more vulnerable.
Motorcycles always travel more slowly than cars.
Motorcyclists cannot see vehicles directly behind them.

Motorcyclists are more exposed than car drivers. Extra following distance gives you more time to react safely.

Following distance behind a motorcycle
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Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

411. Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

Large vehicles always travel more slowly than cars.
✓ You may remain in its blind spot and have less room to escape.
Driving beside them improves your view of the road ahead.
Their tyres may reduce the motorway speed limit.

Large vehicles have significant blind spots. Avoid travelling alongside them longer than necessary.

Vehicle alongside a large vehicle on a motorway
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

412. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
Low washer fluid.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Low fuel level.

This symbol indicates that the fuel level is low. Refuel soon to reduce the risk of running out of fuel.

Low-fuel warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

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

✓ It may slow down suddenly or roll backward.
Its engine may become louder on the hill.
Its tyres may warm up more quickly.
It must always stop before reaching the top.

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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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

414. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

The driver can always see you in the mirrors.
Blind spots only matter when a vehicle is reversing.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

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

✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.
To activate the reversing camera.
To enlarge the view behind.

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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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

416. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

Give way without stopping if the road is clear.
Stop only after entering the junction.
✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.

A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop at the required position. Check carefully for other road users and proceed only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching a stop sign
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What should you do when driving near animals?

417. What should you do when driving near animals?

Maintain speed if they remain beside the road.
✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.
Sound your horn to make them move away.
Move closer so you can pass before they react.

Animals can move unpredictably. Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop safely.

Animals near moving road traffic
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

418. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.
Stay in the traffic lane and wait without using hazard lights.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

419. Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

✓ To prevent it from suddenly running into the road.
To make it easier for drivers to hear the dog.
To make approaching vehicles drive more slowly.
To give the dog priority when crossing the road.

Dogs can react unpredictably to vehicles, people, noises, or other animals. Keeping a dog under close control on a leash near traffic reduces the risk of it suddenly entering the road and endangering itself or other road users.

Pedestrian keeping a dog on a leash near traffic
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

420. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.
To improve tyre grip.
To reduce braking distance.
To make the power steering work better.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

421. What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

Use it as a permanent replacement if it looks undamaged.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.
Increase its pressure to match the other tyres.
✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.

Temporary spare wheels may have limited speed, distance, and handling capabilities. Arrange a proper repair or replacement promptly.

Temporary spare wheel fitted to a vehicle
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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

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

As soon as the engine has been started.
Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.
Whenever the passenger feels ready.
✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.

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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Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

423. Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

Yes, but only during daylight.
Yes, if the journey is less than one hour.
Only coffee can replace proper rest.
✓ No, they may only increase alertness temporarily.

Coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music may make you feel more alert for a short time, but they do not remove fatigue. If you are too tired to drive safely, stop somewhere safe and get proper rest.

Stimulant drinks and driver tiredness
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

424. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
No, protective clothing is only needed in bad weather.
✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.

Motorcyclists should wear protective clothing because it can reduce injuries from falls, impacts and sliding on the road. Suitable jackets, trousers, gloves and boots provide additional protection, but they do not replace a securely fitted helmet or safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

425. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

Press the accelerator harder before braking.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
Use only the parking brake while driving.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

426. Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

✓ Behind a safety barrier and well away from the vehicle and traffic.
On the verge beside the broken-down vehicle.
Immediately behind the vehicle so you remain visible.
Between the vehicle and the safety barrier.

A stationary vehicle can be struck by passing traffic. Waiting behind a barrier provides better protection.

People waiting behind a safety barrier after a breakdown
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What should you do when passing a horse rider?

427. What should you do when passing a horse rider?

✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.
Sound your horn so the rider knows you are passing.
Flash your headlights before moving alongside.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

428. What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

Walk along the road to find assistance.
Switch off all lights to preserve the battery.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.

If leaving the vehicle would put you in greater danger, remain restrained, make the vehicle visible, contact the emergency services, and follow their instructions.

Vehicle stranded among moving traffic
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

429. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water can make the electrical equipment restart.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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What should a designated driver do?

430. What should a designated driver do?

✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.
Drink only a small amount with food.
Do not carry passengers who have been drinking.
Stop drinking shortly before driving.

A designated driver should remain sober so they can drive safely and respond properly to traffic conditions.

Alcohol-free designated driver for a journey
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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

431. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

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

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 before driving with a load?

432. What should you do before driving with a load?

Leave light items loose for short journeys.
Place heavy items on top of lighter items.
Check the load only after you have started driving.
✓ Make sure it is properly secured and cannot move or fall.

An unsecured load can shift, affect vehicle control, or fall into the road. Check that everything is safely restrained before moving.

Checking a vehicle's load before setting off
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

433. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

To increase the length of the lap belt.
✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To prevent the seat from moving.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

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

✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.
Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.

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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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

435. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

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

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

Cyclist crossing rails in the road
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

436. What is the purpose of cruise control?

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

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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What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

437. What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

Ignore the cycle lane if you are signalling.
Enter the cycle lane without checking behind.
✓ Check mirrors and blind spots carefully for cyclists.
Turn quickly before cyclists reach the junction.

Cyclists may be beside or behind you when you turn. Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and turn only when it is safe.

Vehicle preparing to turn across a cycle lane
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What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

438. What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

Reduce speed but leave the main beam on.
✓ Switch to dipped headlights.
Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.
Flash the main beam briefly before passing.

Main beam can dazzle other road users and reduce their visibility. Switch to dipped headlights whenever your main beam could dazzle another driver.

Headlight glare affecting another road user
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What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

439. What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

✓ Slow down and proceed only when it is safe.
Check only the direction that normally has priority.
Enter slowly so the other driver has time to react.
Proceed if the other driver appears to be slowing down.

If priority is unclear, reduce speed, observe carefully, and avoid entering the junction until you are sure it is safe.

Vehicles approaching a junction with uncertain priority
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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

440. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Before pressing the brake pedal.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

441. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To unlock the steering.
To apply the service brakes.
To select reverse gear.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

442. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.
Maintain your speed unless another vehicle blocks your path.
✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

Vehicle approaching a roundabout
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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

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

A twisted belt makes the brakes less effective.
A flat belt makes the seat easier to adjust.
A twisted belt can cause the buckle to open.
✓ A flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.

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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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

444. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.
Accelerate through the bend to maintain momentum.
Overtake just before entering the bend.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

445. What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

✓ The selected maximum speed.
The engine idle speed.
The transmission gear.
The following distance.

When the speed limiter is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected maximum speed. The exact adjustment steps can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the speed limiter
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

446. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To make blind spots disappear completely.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To improve the grip of the tyres.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

447. What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Overtake quickly before the animal changes direction.
Flash your headlights to encourage it to move aside.
✓ Slow down and pass carefully with plenty of space.

Animals can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Reduce speed, keep distance, and pass only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an animal-drawn vehicle
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Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

448. Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.
It can make oncoming traffic harder to see.
It can make the steering require more effort.
It can make your speed harder to judge.

Road edges can be soft, uneven, or damaged. Driving too close to the edge can reduce control or cause the vehicle to leave the road.

Vehicle travelling close to the road edge
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

449. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
✓ Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Fan speed.

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

Air-conditioning control with the A/C symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

450. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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