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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
Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

451. Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

Yes, but only when carrying a passenger.
No, the stand helps stabilise the motorcycle while moving.
No, it only needs to be raised on motorways.
✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.

The side stand should be fully raised before riding. If it remains down, it may strike the road surface, particularly when turning, and could cause the rider to lose control.

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Indonesia?

452. What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Indonesia?

40 km/h.
60 km/h.
✓ 50 km/h.
30 km/h.

The general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Indonesia is 50 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars in built-up areas
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

453. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
✓ Rear fog lights.
Sidelights.
Front fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are switched on. Rear fog lights make the vehicle more visible from behind in conditions of severely reduced visibility, but they can dazzle other road users when used unnecessarily.

Rear fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

454. Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

Use whichever markings give you the shortest route.
Follow the old permanent markings if they are still visible.
✓ The temporary markings that show the current traffic route.
Use the markings intended for construction vehicles.

Temporary road markings may replace the normal lane layout during roadworks. Follow the markings and signs that currently guide traffic.

Temporary road markings through a roadworks area
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

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

✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Accelerate so you pass through first.
Maintain your speed because you have priority.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

456. What is the purpose of cruise control?

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

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 if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

457. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Increase engine speed to improve coolant circulation.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
Open the coolant cap immediately to release heat.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

458. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

459. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-management warning.
Oil-pressure warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), often because soot has accumulated in the filter. The vehicle may require regeneration or professional inspection, depending on the vehicle and warning status.

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

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

To activate the reversing camera.
To heat the rear window.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.
✓ To reduce glare from headlights 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 cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

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

✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

462. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Parking brake.
Boot release.
✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Central door locking.

This control releases the fuel-filler flap, allowing access to the vehicle's fuel filler.

Release control for the fuel-filler flap
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

463. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

To improve fuel quality.
To allow the engine to cool down.
✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To make the journey feel shorter.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

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

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

Select N (Neutral) when drive should not be transmitted to the wheels. Unlike Park, Neutral does not lock the transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

465. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

As low as possible.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.
Level with the shoulders.
Behind the neck only.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

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

Smoke can interfere with the fuel gauge.
✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.
Open flames can reduce the fuel's quality.
Heat can make the fuel nozzle stop automatically.

Petrol and other fuels can produce flammable vapours. Smoking, open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources can ignite these vapours and cause a serious fire. Follow all filling-station safety rules while refuelling.

No-smoking warning at a filling station
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

467. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
✓ Front windscreen demister.

This symbol indicates the front windscreen demister. It directs airflow towards the windscreen to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windscreen demister symbol on the dashboard
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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

468. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

Roads exposed to strong sunlight.
Roads with loose chippings.
Straight roads in dry weather.
✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

469. 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 avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

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

Holding the steering wheel firmly.
✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.
Looking ahead and staying alert.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.

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 can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

471. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The brakes will automatically cool while being used.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.
The engine may automatically slow the vehicle.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

472. Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

Select D (Drive) for normal forward driving in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The transmission then selects the appropriate gear automatically.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

473. Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, if you only need to drive a short distance.

The body needs time to process alcohol. Sleeping, eating, showering, or drinking coffee does not instantly remove it.

Fitness to drive the morning after drinking
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

474. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

475. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

To reduce wear on the engine.
To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To increase the available luggage space.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

476. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

False.
✓ True.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

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

✓ R (Reverse).
1st gear.
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 headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

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

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
They can make road signs harder to read.

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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Why should you leave extra space when passing road workers?

479. Why should you leave extra space when passing road workers?

To avoid damaging temporary road markings.
✓ They may be working close to moving traffic.
Road workers always have priority over passing traffic.
Road workers are protected by the construction barriers.

Workers may be only a short distance from passing vehicles. Reduce speed and leave as much safe space as possible.

Vehicle passing workers close to the road
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

480. What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.

When people are waiting near a pedestrian crossing, reduce your speed and be ready to stop. Pedestrians may begin crossing at any moment.

People waiting at a pedestrian crossing
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

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

Tyre distance and braking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
Reaction distance and following distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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What should you do before making a turn?

482. What should you do before making a turn?

Turn as soon as the road ahead appears clear.
✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.
Rely on other road users to slow down for you.
Check only the traffic directly ahead.

Before turning, check your mirrors, use your indicator, and make sure the turn can be made safely.

Driver preparing to turn at a junction
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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Indonesia?

483. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Indonesia?

✓ Right-hand side.
Left-hand side.

Drivers normally overtake on the right-hand side in Indonesia.

Vehicle overtaking on the right
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

484. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

485. How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.
Choose whichever fuel is cheapest at the station.
Ask another driver with a similar-looking vehicle.
Choose the fuel that has the same colour nozzle as last time.

Before refuelling, check which fuel type the vehicle requires. The correct fuel is often shown inside the fuel-filler flap, on or near the fuel cap, or in the vehicle information or owner's manual. Do not rely only on nozzle colours, as these can vary between filling stations and countries.

Checking the fuel label before refuelling
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Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

486. Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

To keep the engine from overheating.
To make the windscreen wipers work better.
✓ Because visibility and grip may be reduced.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Rain, snow, fog, and ice can reduce visibility and tyre grip. Lower speed gives you more time and distance to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling in poor weather
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Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

487. Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

The battery can become overcharged.
✓ Dangerous carbon monoxide can build up.
The cooling system can stop working.
The engine can lose oil pressure.

Exhaust gases from petrol and diesel engines can contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can build up quickly in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Never leave the engine running inside a closed garage or similar area.

Running vehicle engine in an enclosed space
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

488. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Increase speed to get through the glare more quickly.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.
Look only at the road immediately in front of you.

Low sun can greatly reduce visibility. Slow down, increase your safety margin, and use the sun visor or sunglasses if needed.

Low sunlight dazzling a driver
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

489. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Window lock.
Electric window control.
Central door locking.
Child safety lock.

This control activates the window lock, which normally prevents passengers from operating their electric windows while leaving control with the driver.

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

490. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

The seat belt is not fastened.
The airbag system has a fault.
✓ A door is open.
The parking brake is applied.

This symbol indicates that one or more vehicle doors are not fully closed. Check that all doors are securely shut before driving.

Door-open warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

491. Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

✓ To reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.
To improve rear visibility.
To make the seat belt tighter.
To support the lower back.

A correctly adjusted head restraint helps support the head and can reduce the risk of neck injury, especially in a rear-end collision. The top of the restraint should normally be level with the top of the head.

Adjusting a vehicle seat's head restraint
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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

492. Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

To increase engine speed.
To apply the brakes.
✓ To disengage the engine fully from the transmission.
To lock the gear lever in position.

Pressing the clutch pedal fully disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gear to be changed smoothly and reducing unnecessary wear on the gearbox and clutch.

Clutch pedal pressed fully for a gear change
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What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

493. What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

✓ Reduce speed and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Follow a large vehicle closely for protection from the wind.
Make sudden steering movements whenever the wind changes.
Accelerate to get through the windy area quickly.

Strong crosswinds can push a motorcycle sideways and sudden gusts can affect its stability. Reduce speed, keep a steady grip on the handlebars and allow extra space, especially on exposed roads, bridges, or when passing gaps and large vehicles.

Motorcyclist riding in strong crosswinds
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

494. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

✓ False.
True.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

495. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

False.
✓ True.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

496. Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

The suspension becomes less effective at high speed.
The brakes cannot remove water from the tyres.
✓ The tyres have less time to clear water from the road surface.
Higher speed increases the tyre pressure.

At higher speeds, the tyres may not disperse water effectively, making it easier for the vehicle to lose contact with the road.

Vehicle speed and aquaplaning on a wet road
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

497. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

One drink affects every person in the same way.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.
The number of drinks matters more than their strength.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

498. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

499. Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

They determine how brightly the lights work.
They affect only comfort at high speed.
They matter only when carrying a passenger.
✓ They directly affect grip, stability, and braking.

A motorcycle relies on a relatively small area of tyre contact with the road. Correct tyre pressure, tread and condition are important for grip, steering, stability and braking. Check the tyres regularly and follow the manufacturer's recommended pressures.

Checking the condition of a motorcycle tyre
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What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

500. What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

Stop immediately, even if you are in the traffic lane.
✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.
Follow closely behind it once it passes.
Move aside quickly without checking around you.

Emergency vehicles need a clear route. Move predictably and stop only where doing so is safe.

Cyclist near an approaching emergency vehicle
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