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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Indonesia
True/false 17 Indonesia 20 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 587
Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

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

✓ Alcohol can reduce your balance, coordination, judgement, and reaction time.
Alcohol affects driving more than cycling.
Cycling after drinking is safe on quiet roads.
A small amount of alcohol improves balance.

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

Alcohol consumption and bicycle-riding safety
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

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

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

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

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

353. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
Direction indicators.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Emergency braking.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

354. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.
They always have priority while turning.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
They always turn more slowly than cars.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

355. 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.

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

356. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

The airbag can be reused if it is not torn.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.
The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.

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

Deployed airbag inside a vehicle
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

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

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

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

Preparing to jump-start a vehicle battery
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

358. Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

Wind increases the pressure in bicycle tyres.
Strong wind makes bicycle brakes less effective.
✓ They may be blown sideways unexpectedly.
Cyclists must stop when a vehicle passes them.

Strong gusts can affect cyclists' balance and direction. Extra passing space reduces the risk of a collision.

Vehicle passing a cyclist in windy conditions
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What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

359. What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

Reverse quickly to keep the trailer straight.
✓ Reverse slowly and make small steering corrections.
Watch only the trailer and ignore surrounding traffic.
Make large steering corrections as soon as it turns.

Trailers react quickly to steering while reversing. Move slowly, observe carefully, and use a guide only from a safe visible position.

Vehicle reversing with a trailer
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What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

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

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

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

Releasing a manual handbrake before driving away
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Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

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

It can reduce the effectiveness of your mirrors.
It can make your speed harder to judge.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.
It can make the steering require more effort.

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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Why is adequate tyre tread important?

362. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

It prevents tyres from losing air pressure.
It makes wheel alignment unnecessary.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.
It increases the amount of power from the engine.

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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Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

363. Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

Wait close beside the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Wait in the traffic lane until help arrives.
✓ In a protected place well away from moving traffic.
Wait just behind the vehicle away from the traffic lane.

Move passengers, children, and pets away from the carriageway. On high-speed roads, wait behind a safety barrier where possible.

Passengers moving away from a broken-down vehicle
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

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

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

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

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a busy road?

365. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a busy road?

Remain in the traffic lane even if you can move to safety.
Sound the horn continuously to warn other drivers.
✓ Move to a safe place, use hazard lights, and stay clear of traffic.
Stand beside the vehicle while waiting for help.

If your vehicle breaks down, make it visible and get yourself away from moving traffic. Safety comes before repairing the vehicle.

Broken-down vehicle beside a busy road
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

366. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.
Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

Vehicle on a loose gravel road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

367. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
Oil-pressure 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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What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

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

Switch off the engine.
✓ Press the clutch pedal fully.
Apply the parking brake.
Press the accelerator 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 if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

369. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Stop beside them so you can discuss the problem.
Respond with your horn and gestures.
Follow them closely to show your disapproval.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Indonesia?

370. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Indonesia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Indonesia are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

371. Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

Because a phone may be used only at low speeds.
✓ It reduces your control and attention.
Because phone signals can interfere with traffic lights.
Because phones can interfere with bicycle electronics.

Using a phone can distract you and may prevent you from steering, braking, or reacting properly.

Cyclist using a handheld phone
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

372. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

Press the accelerator pedal.
Apply the parking brake only.
Switch off the engine.
✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

373. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

They can increase the motorcycle's engine temperature.
They can cause the tyre pressure to rise suddenly.
They can prevent the indicators from working.
✓ They can provide less grip than the surrounding road.

Wet painted road markings can provide less grip than the surrounding road surface. Ride smoothly over them and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering that could cause the tyres to lose grip.

Motorcycle approaching wet painted road markings
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What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

374. What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

✓ Keep clear of damaged high-voltage components and call trained assistance.
Assume the system is safe once the vehicle is switched off.
Move damaged high-voltage parts away from the road.
Inspect damaged cables closely before calling for help.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can contain dangerous high-voltage systems. Do not touch damaged cables, batteries, or electrical components.

Damaged electric vehicle and high-voltage safety risks
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

375. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fuel-filler flap release.
✓ Bonnet release.
Boot release.
Central door locking.

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

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

✓ False.
True.

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 colour is a stop sign usually?

377. What colour is a stop sign usually?

Green.
✓ Red.
Blue.
Yellow.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

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

Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.
✓ 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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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

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

The accelerator pedal.
The clutch pedal.
The footrest.
✓ The brake 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 purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

380. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

To give pedestrians priority throughout the whole street.
To provide a place where vehicles may stop temporarily.
✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.
To separate pedestrians from cyclists along the road.

Pedestrian crossings provide a designated place where people can safely cross the road.

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

381. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

Either foot at the same time.
The left foot.
Both feet together.
✓ The right foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

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

Water prevents the power supply from switching off.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water can make the electrical equipment restart.

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 you check after fitting a child restraint?

383. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

That the child can easily loosen the harness.
That the seat belt is routed in any convenient way.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

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

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

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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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

385. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

To prevent the windscreen from misting.
To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.
To prevent moisture from entering the engine.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

386. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

It causes the tyres to lose pressure.
It prevents the brake lights from working properly.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.
✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

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

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

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 are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

388. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

Motorway cameras may not recognise the vehicle correctly.
✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.
The steering may become heavier while turning around.
The vehicle may use more fuel during the manoeuvre.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

389. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Instrument-panel brightness.
✓ Interior lighting.
Dipped headlights.
Parking lights.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

390. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
✓ Rear window demister.

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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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

391. 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 removes the need to look around before reversing.
✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.

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 avoid braking hard on a curve?

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

It can make the steering feel heavier.
It can increase tyre pressure during the turn.
It can make the vehicle accelerate more slowly afterwards.
✓ It can reduce control and increase the risk of skidding.

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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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

393. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

394. What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

Use a tool to prise the connector from the charging port.
Drive forwards slowly until the connector releases.
Twist the connector from side to side until it comes loose.
✓ Stop the charging session, unlock the vehicle, and follow the instructions.

Charging connectors may remain locked while charging or until the vehicle is unlocked. Stop the charging session and follow the vehicle or charger's release procedure. Never force the connector; if it remains stuck, seek appropriate assistance.

Charging connector attached to an electric vehicle
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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

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

✓ Slow down, stay calm, and leave the area without provoking them.
Stop near the nest to see why they are swooping.
Accelerate as fast as possible to escape.
Wave your arms to frighten the birds away.

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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What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

396. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

Secure only the part that remains inside the vehicle.
✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.
Cover it with a cloth instead of marking it.
Leave it unmarked if it is easy to see.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

397. Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

To give the engine more time to warm up.
Because ice increases tyre wear.
✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
To make the headlights work more effectively.

Tyres have much less grip on ice, so braking takes longer. Extra distance gives you more time to slow down safely.

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

398. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

399. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
It prevents the battery from charging.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.

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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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

400. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
Low, heavily loaded vehicles.
Vehicles with full fuel tanks.
Vehicles without winter tyres.

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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