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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Switzerland
True/false 17 Switzerland 33 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 600
Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

451. 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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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

452. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

The amount of washer fluid sprayed.
The brightness of the dashboard.
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 may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

453. What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

The wheels automatically straighten.
The power steering remains fully active.
The steering becomes lighter.
✓ The steering lock may engage.

On vehicles fitted with a steering lock, removing the ignition key may allow the steering lock to engage. Never remove the key while the vehicle is moving.

Ignition key and vehicle steering lock
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

454. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Four-wheel drive.
Parking assistance.
✓ Driving mode selection.

This control selects a driving mode. Depending on the vehicle, different modes can alter characteristics such as accelerator response, steering assistance, transmission behaviour or energy use.

Selector for the vehicle's driving modes
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What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

455. What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

Stop only if another warning light appears.
Ignore the noise if the warning light later goes out.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Continue slowly if the vehicle still responds normally.

A red warning combined with an unusual noise may indicate a serious fault. Continuing could cause damage or loss of control.

Red dashboard warning requiring the driver's attention
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What should you do before changing lanes?

456. What should you do before changing lanes?

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

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 should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

457. What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

Whether the steering wheel is centred.
Whether the parking brake is applied.
Whether the headlights are switched on.
✓ Whether the vehicle's speed is suitable for the lower gear.

Before selecting a lower gear, make sure the vehicle's speed is suitable for that gear. Selecting too low a gear at excessive speed can cause harsh engine braking and place unnecessary stress on the drivetrain.

Selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle
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Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

458. Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

2nd gear.
Neutral.
Reverse.
✓ 1st gear.

1st gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill because it provides the greatest pulling power at low speed.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What is the main emergency number in Switzerland?

459. What is the main emergency number in Switzerland?

111.
123.
000.
✓ 112.

The main emergency number in Switzerland is 112.

112 emergency telephone number
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

460. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To give yourself priority over other traffic.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

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

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

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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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

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

True.
✓ False.

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

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

463. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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What should a designated driver do?

464. What should a designated driver do?

Stop drinking shortly before driving.
Drink only low-alcohol drinks.
✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.
Drink only a small amount with food.

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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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

465. Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

It shows every blind spot around the vehicle.
It guarantees that the path behind is clear.
✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.
It makes mirrors unnecessary when reversing.

Reversing cameras can help, but they may have blind spots and limited coverage. Always check your mirrors and surroundings, look around where possible, and reverse slowly.

Reversing-camera display inside a vehicle
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Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

466. Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

They usually make road signs harder to see.
They can change the tyre pressure.
They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.
✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.

Different medicines can interact or have combined side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or slower reactions. Check the instructions and seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive.

Multiple medicines and their potential effects on driving
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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

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

Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Walk along the road to find assistance.
Switch off all lights to preserve the battery.
✓ 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 slow down before a sharp bend?

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

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

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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Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Switzerland?

469. Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Switzerland?

✓ No.
Yes.

Cars in Switzerland are not generally required to carry a fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher carried in a vehicle
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

470. What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and keep steering gently.
Accelerate to push through the water.
Change lanes immediately to find a drier surface.
Brake firmly to force the tyres back onto the road.

Aquaplaning happens when the tyres lose contact with the road surface. Ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden movements, and wait for grip to return.

Vehicle losing tyre contact on a water-covered road
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

471. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
Drive only for short distances.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What should you do if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

472. What should you do if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

✓ Keep control and stop safely before retrieving it.
Brake suddenly so the object moves forwards.
Reach down and remove it while continuing to drive.
Use your foot to push it towards the passenger side.

Do not reach down for an object while driving, as this takes your attention away from the road and can affect vehicle control. If something falls into the driver's footwell, keep control of the vehicle and stop somewhere safe before removing it.

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

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

✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.
Let them drive if they say they feel sober.

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

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

Holding the steering wheel firmly.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.
Keeping your movements smooth and controlled.
✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.

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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What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

475. What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

Press the accelerator pedal fully.
✓ Press the clutch pedal fully.
Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.

Pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission so that another gear can be selected. After changing gear, the clutch should be released smoothly.

Clutch operation when changing gear in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

476. What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

Use the washer fluid repeatedly to clear the windscreen.
Follow another vehicle closely so you can see its lights.
✓ Reduce speed and stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Continue slowly using the hazard lights.

Do not continue when you cannot see clearly. Slow down smoothly and stop somewhere protected from traffic.

Windscreen wipers failing during heavy rain
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

477. What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

Move onto the shoulder and reverse carefully.
✓ Continue to the next exit.
Use an emergency opening in the central reservation.
Cross the painted separation area back to the exit.

Never reverse or make a sudden manoeuvre. Continue safely and change your route at the next suitable exit.

Vehicle continuing past a motorway exit
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What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

478. What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.
Drive faster to reach a safe place sooner.
Rely on the mirrors instead of the windscreen.
Continue driving if you can still see part of the road.

Severe damage can obstruct your view and weaken the glass. Do not continue if you cannot see the road clearly.

Damaged windscreen affecting the driver's view
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What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

479. What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

Continue if the barriers are not fully closed.
✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.
Stop only when the barriers are fully lowered.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.

Never enter a railway crossing when barriers are closing or warning signals are active. Stop and wait until it is safe.

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

480. 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 flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.
A twisted belt prevents the airbags from working.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

481. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Cruise control.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Anti-theft system.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

482. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-pad wear warning.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

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

Look behind only after starting the turn.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Signal and turn without checking behind.

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

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

484. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

True.
✓ False.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Switzerland?

485. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Switzerland?

0.8 g/L.
0.0 g/L.
0.2 g/L.
✓ 0.5 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Switzerland is 0.5 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

486. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electric window control.
Mirror folding.
✓ Exterior mirror adjustment.
Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the vehicle's exterior mirrors. The driver normally selects the left or right mirror and then moves the control to change its angle.

Control for adjusting the exterior mirrors
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What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

487. What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when there is enough space.
Pass even if you cannot leave much space.
Sound your horn so the cyclist moves aside.

Cyclists may need to avoid potholes, drains, or wind gusts. Keep distance and only pass when you can leave plenty of space.

Vehicle following a cyclist on a narrow road
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What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

488. What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

That first gear is selected and the accelerator is pressed.
That reverse gear is selected.
That the parking brake is released.
✓ That the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch is pressed.

Before starting a manual vehicle, make sure the gearbox is in neutral and press the clutch pedal. This helps prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the engine starts.

Clutch and gear checks before starting a manual vehicle
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

489. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It can make the engine overheat.
It prevents the suspension from working.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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When are snow chains required in Switzerland?

490. When are snow chains required in Switzerland?

Throughout the entire year.
✓ When required by road signs.
They are never allowed.
Throughout the entire winter.

Snow chains must be used in Switzerland when required by road signs.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

491. Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

Fog causes vehicles to travel at uneven speeds.
Fog makes road markings appear closer together.
✓ Limited visibility makes distances and movement harder to estimate.
Fog makes vehicles appear larger than they are.

Fog reduces visual information, making it harder to judge how far away another vehicle is and how quickly it is approaching.

Other traffic partly obscured by fog
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

492. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To prevent your tyres from overheating.
To keep the windscreen clearer.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

493. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Door-open warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Immobiliser or anti-theft system.
Power-steering warning.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's immobiliser or anti-theft system. If it remains illuminated or flashes unexpectedly, the vehicle may not recognise the key or there may be a fault in the security system.

Immobiliser indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

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

Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.
Brake firmly while driving through 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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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

495. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

Wait until the exit begins before checking your mirrors.
Cross several lanes at the last moment.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.
✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

496. What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

Throw objects towards the birds.
Wave your arms to frighten the birds away.
Stop near the nest to see why they are swooping.
✓ Slow down, stay calm, and leave the area without provoking them.

Some birds become territorial during the breeding season and may swoop people near their nests. Stay calm, avoid provoking or approaching the birds, and leave the area safely. If necessary and safe, dismount and walk your bicycle through or away from the area while keeping your helmet on.

Bird swooping near a cyclist
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Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

497. Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

The hazard-warning button.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.
✓ The steering-column indicator stalk.
The cruise-control button.

The direction indicators are normally operated using a stalk beside the steering wheel. Moving the stalk up or down activates the indicators on the corresponding side of the vehicle.

Steering-column stalk for the direction indicators
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What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

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

✓ Stop and wait until you may proceed.
Stop only if other traffic is approaching.
Continue if the junction appears clear.
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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You may ignore a stop sign if the road looks empty.

499. You may ignore a stop sign if the road looks empty.

True.
✓ False.

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop, even if no other traffic is visible.

Stop sign at a quiet junction
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

500. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

✓ To have enough time to stop.
To make your vehicle easier to see ahead.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
To make overtaking easier.

A safe following distance gives you enough time to react if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

Gap between a vehicle and the traffic ahead
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