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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 Czechia.

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True/false 17 Czechia 35 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 642
Why is adequate tyre tread important?

1. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

It keeps the tyres from becoming warm while driving.
It prevents tyres from losing air pressure.
It makes wheel alignment unnecessary.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.

Tyre tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and aquaplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tyre
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

2. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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When should you switch off your fog lights?

3. When should you switch off your fog lights?

Never, because they always improve visibility.
Whenever you stop at a traffic light.
Only after the journey is finished.
✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.

Fog lights can dazzle other road users when visibility is normal, so switch them off when conditions improve.

Fog-light control as visibility improves
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

4. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.
Stay close beside it to remain sheltered from the wind.
Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

5. What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

✓ Operates the windscreen wipers once.
Runs the wipers continuously.
Activates the rear wiper.
Sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen.

The single-wipe position operates the windscreen wipers for one sweep and then stops. It is useful when only a small amount of water or spray needs to be cleared from the windscreen.

Single-wipe setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

6. Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg.
Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
Buses only when towing a trailer.
✓ Buses designed for more than eight passengers.

Category D covers motor vehicles designed and constructed to carry more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Bus covered by category D
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

7. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
✓ Direction indicators.

This symbol indicates that a direction indicator is operating. The flashing indicator shows the direction in which the driver intends to turn or change position on the road.

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

8. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

9. Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

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

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Motorcycle and category A driving licence
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What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

10. What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

Keep pressing the brakes continuously all the way downhill.
✓ Select a lower gear and stop safely to allow the brakes to cool.
Switch off the engine to help slow the vehicle.
Accelerate between bends to reduce brake use.

Continuous braking can cause overheating and reduced braking performance. A lower gear provides engine braking and reduces demand on the brakes.

Vehicle descending a hill with overheating brakes
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

11. 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.
Press the brake pedal instead.
Keep it pressed at the same position.

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 the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

12. Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

✓ It could slide forwards and interfere with the pedals.
It could prevent the seat belt from locking.
It could make the steering wheel harder to turn.
It could cause the tyres to lose pressure.

A loose or incorrectly fitted floor mat can move into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Make sure the driver's floor mat is correctly fitted, secured, and does not obstruct any pedal.

Driver's floor mat near the pedals
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What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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 when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

14. What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.
Cross near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.
✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross diagonally to spend less time in each lane.

If there is no marked crossing nearby, choose a safe place where you can clearly see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

15. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Switch on the hazard lights before entering.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Stop and wait until the tunnel is clear.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

16. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

Leave it partly applied.
Release it completely.
Apply it only on a slope.
✓ Apply it securely.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

17. What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

Turn the steering wheel fully.
Select neutral and release all pedals.
Press the accelerator fully.
✓ Make sure the vehicle is securely controlled before releasing it.

Before releasing the parking brake on a slope, make sure the vehicle cannot roll unexpectedly. Use the service brake or, when moving off in a manual vehicle, establish the clutch biting point and sufficient power before releasing the parking brake.

Preparing to release the parking brake on a slope
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What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

18. What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

The steering and brakes will stop working completely.
✓ Steering and braking may require more effort, so move to a safe place.
Power assistance will continue working normally.
The vehicle will stop immediately when the engine stops.

Power assistance may be reduced when the engine stops. Keep control, use the hazard lights if needed, and steer toward a safe stopping area.

Driver responding to an engine stall while moving
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

19. What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.
Let the heater clear the ice while you drive.
Clear only the areas needed for your immediate view.
Clear only the windows and mirrors.

You need a clear view in every direction. Snow or ice left on the roof can also fall or blow onto other road users.

Clearing snow and ice from a vehicle before driving
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What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

20. What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

Licence D.
Licence D1E.
Licence C1.
✓ Licence D1.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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Which speed unit is used in Czechia?

21. Which speed unit is used in Czechia?

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

Road speeds in Czechia are shown in kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

22. Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

✓ It can reduce control and increase the risk of skidding.
It can make the tyres grip the road more strongly.
It can make the steering feel heavier.
It can increase tyre pressure during the turn.

Hard braking on a curve can upset the vehicle's balance and reduce grip. Slow down before the curve and steer smoothly.

Vehicle braking while negotiating a bend
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

23. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat heating.
Seat ventilation.
Rear window demister.
Air conditioning.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

24. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

To increase the engine speed.
To slow the vehicle using the brakes.
To apply the parking brake.
✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

25. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

Leave it flashing until the next turn.
Press the horn.
✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

26. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.
Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

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

Keep using it if the weather is dry.
Use it only during daylight.
✓ Replace it before riding.
Ride with the visor raised.

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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Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

28. Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.
It can make the brakes overheat.
It can damage road markings immediately.
It can make the road surface much softer.

Oil, diesel and other fluids can create a very slippery road surface, particularly for motorcycles and bicycles. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking or steering and keep the vehicle as stable as possible when crossing a contaminated area.

Oil or diesel spilled on a road surface
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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

29. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.
Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.
Enter first if you reach the roundabout before other traffic.

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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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

30. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

31. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

They make the tyres wear more quickly.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

32. Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

Headlights make clothing colour unimportant.
✓ Drivers may have difficulty seeing you.
Clothing colour matters only on unlit roads.
Street lighting makes dark clothing easy to see.

Dark clothing makes pedestrians harder to see in low-light conditions. Bright or reflective clothing improves visibility.

Pedestrian wearing dark clothing at night
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

33. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It immediately damages the brakes.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It makes the tyres lose pressure.

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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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

34. Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Road salt is less effective on bridges.

Bridges lose heat from both their upper and lower surfaces, so they can freeze before roads built directly on the ground.

Icy surface on an exposed bridge
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

35. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.
Parking brake applied.
Brake-pad wear warning.
Low tyre pressure.

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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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

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

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

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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Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

37. Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

It reduces the grip of the tyres.
✓ You may not hear traffic or warning sounds.
It makes bicycle lights less effective.
It makes the bicycle harder to balance.

Hearing approaching vehicles, bells, horns, and other warning sounds is an important part of staying aware.

Cyclist listening to music near traffic
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

38. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.
It can make the brakes overheat.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.
It can make the motorcycle use more fuel.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

39. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Adaptive cruise control.
Parking assistance.
Lane-departure warning.
Automatic start-stop system.

This symbol relates to adaptive cruise control (ACC). The system can maintain a selected speed and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to help maintain a set distance from traffic ahead.

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

40. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

The wheels are correctly aligned.
The tyres have reached normal operating temperature.
✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The tyres are correctly inflated.

Uneven wear may result from incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, worn suspension parts, or a brake that is not releasing properly.

Uneven wear across a vehicle tyre
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Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

41. Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
Main beam reduces the effectiveness of the fog lights.
The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.
Main beam makes interior lights less effective.

Main beam can reflect back from fog and create glare, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Headlight glare reflected by fog
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What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

42. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

Approach the animal immediately.
Continue driving if the vehicle still works.
✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.
Leave the scene and report it later.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

Vehicle stopped after a collision with an animal
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

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

Brake firmly while driving through the water.
Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.

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 driving after taking medicine?

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

Take an extra dose before a long journey.
Drive slowly until you know how it affects you.
Drink coffee to prevent any side effects.
✓ Check whether it may affect your ability to drive.

Some medicines can affect driving ability by causing drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, slower reactions, or reduced concentration. Check the label or patient information and follow advice from your doctor or pharmacist before driving.

Checking medicine warnings before driving
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What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

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

Flash your headlights to encourage it to move aside.
Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Overtake quickly before the animal changes direction.
✓ 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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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

46. What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

Flash your lights instead of slowing down.
Sound your horn and continue driving.
✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Swerve immediately into the opposite lane.

Children can act unpredictably. Brake firmly, stay alert, and be prepared for more children to follow.

Child entering the road ahead of a vehicle
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Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Czechia?

47. Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Czechia?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Czechia are generally not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving.

Driver using a handheld phone
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

48. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Hold it in the turned position.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

49. Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

The footrest.
✓ The brake pedal.
The accelerator pedal.
The clutch pedal.

The brake pedal is used to reduce the vehicle's speed or bring it to a stop. In a manual vehicle, it is the middle pedal.

Brake pedal in the driver's footwell
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What is the best place to cross the road?

50. What is the best place to cross the road?

At the shortest point, even if visibility is limited.
At a junction without checking for turning traffic.
✓ At a designated crossing.
Between parked vehicles if traffic appears quiet.

Use a designated crossing whenever possible. It is usually the safest place to cross the road.

Designated crossing for pedestrians
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