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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Ireland
True/false 17 Ireland 34 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 641
Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

501. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
Yes, if the passengers remain seated on the floor.
Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.
Only on short journeys or quiet roads.

An ordinary goods trailer is not designed to carry passengers and normally has no suitable seats or restraint systems. Passengers should travel in seating positions designed and approved for carrying people. Special passenger-carrying trailers may be subject to different local rules.

Ordinary goods trailer and passenger safety
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence DE?

502. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence DE?

A category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.
A category B vehicle with a small trailer.
A category D1 vehicle without a trailer.
✓ A category D vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.

Category DE covers combinations consisting of a category D towing vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Bus and trailer covered by category DE
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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

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

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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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

504. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Drive close behind before starting the overtake.
Move out first and check whether the road is clear.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

505. 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 make important warning sounds harder to hear.
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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Are headlights required during the day in Ireland?

506. Are headlights required during the day in Ireland?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Ireland are not generally required to use headlights during normal daytime conditions.

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

507. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

Horses cannot hear a vehicle horn clearly.
Using the horn gives the horse rider priority.
✓ The noise may frighten them.
The rider may think you are signalling them to stop.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

508. What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.
Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.

A pressure loss or damaged tyre can affect steering and braking. If the tyre-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tyre problem. Stop safely and inspect the tyres before continuing.

Tyre-pressure warning and a tyre inspection
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

509. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electric window control.
Child safety lock.
✓ Window lock.
Mirror adjustment.

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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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

510. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

Vehicles without winter tyres.
Electric vehicles.
✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
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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Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

511. Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

Licence C.
✓ Licence AM.
Licence A.
Licence D.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Moped and category AM driving licence
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

512. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Free to move around during short journeys.
Beside an open window so they can see outside.
Loose on the front passenger seat.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

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

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

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 is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

514. What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

It can increase tyre and brake wear.
It can make the journey less comfortable.
It may attract the attention of the police.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.

Aggressive driving, such as tailgating, speeding, or sudden lane changes, reduces safety margins and increases the risk of crashes and conflict with other road users.

Driver displaying aggressive behaviour in traffic
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

515. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It improves your vision in poor light.
✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.
It improves your ability to judge distance.
It has no effect if you drive slowly.

Alcohol affects several abilities needed for safe driving, including concentration, decision-making, coordination, and hazard perception.

Alcohol impairment and driving ability
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

516. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To show the driver's face.
To show mainly the rear seats.
To point towards the left door mirror.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

517. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Windscreen washer.
Windscreen wiper speed.
Front windscreen demister.
Rear window demister.

This symbol indicates the windscreen washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windscreen-washer control and spray symbol
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What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

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

To increase the engine speed.
To apply the parking brake.
To slow the vehicle using the brakes.
✓ 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 is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

519. What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

Licence A1.
Licence AM.
Licence B.
✓ Licence A.

Category A2 is limited to motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW. A motorcycle with more than 35 kW therefore requires category A.

Motorcycle with more than 35 kW
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What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

520. What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

✓ Stop refuelling rather than continuing to top up the tank.
Remove the nozzle and restart the engine immediately.
Keep filling until fuel reaches the filler opening.
Pull the nozzle partly out and continue filling.

When the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, stop refuelling rather than repeatedly topping up the tank. Continuing can cause fuel to spill or overflow and may interfere with the vehicle's fuel-vapour control system.

Fuel nozzle in a vehicle's filler opening
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

521. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

Proceed if the junction appears clear.
Wait for another driver to enter first, then follow.
✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Treat the junction as if you have priority.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

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

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

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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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

523. What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

Use main beam and keep driving.
✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Continue slowly by following the road markings.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

If visibility becomes dangerously poor, find a safe place to stop rather than continuing without being able to see clearly.

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

524. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

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

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 hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

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

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

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

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

526. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.
No, a helmet provides enough protection on its own.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.

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

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

527. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Open a window and continue driving.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

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

Wave your arms to frighten the birds away.
Stop near the nest to see why they are swooping.
Throw objects towards the birds.
✓ 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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Are snow chains generally required in Ireland?

529. Are snow chains generally required in Ireland?

Yes, throughout the year.
✓ No.
Yes, throughout winter.

Snow chains are not generally required in Ireland, although they may be useful or required in specific conditions or locations.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

530. Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

It guarantees that no faults will develop between services.
✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.
It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
It means routine checks between services are unnecessary.

Scheduled servicing helps ensure that brakes, tyres, fluids, filters, steering, suspension, and other important systems are checked and maintained before faults become more serious.

Vehicle maintenance following a servicing schedule
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

531. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cruise control.
✓ Speed limiter.
Electronic stability control.
Driving mode selection.

The speed limiter allows the driver to set a maximum speed that the vehicle should not normally exceed while the accelerator is being used.

Vehicle speed-limiter control and symbol
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

532. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

✓ Motorcycle.
Truck.
Bus.
Moped.

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

Driving licence card for category A
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

533. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

From the driver's side in every situation.
From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.
Through whichever door opens first.
✓ On the side away from moving traffic.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

Passenger leaving a vehicle on the side away from traffic
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

534. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

It can make your route through the junction longer.
✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can make road markings harder to follow.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your indicators.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within a junction
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What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

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

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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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

537. Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

Road signs become less important at higher elevations.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.
Road conditions usually improve as altitude increases.
Mountain roads always have the same weather.

Fog, rain, snow, ice, falling rocks, and strong winds can develop rapidly in mountainous areas.

Changing visibility and weather on a mountain road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

538. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates the boot or tailgate release. Operating the control unlocks or opens the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle.

Boot or tailgate release control
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

539. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Central door locking.
Boot release.
Window lock.
Child safety lock.

This control operates the vehicle's central door locking system. Pressing it locks or unlocks the vehicle's doors, depending on the current lock state.

Central door-locking control and symbol
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

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

Clear only the windows and mirrors.
Clear only the areas needed for your immediate view.
✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.
Leave snow on the roof if it is firmly packed.

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 should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

541. What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

Accelerate slightly before steering back onto the road.
Keep driving on the shoulder until the road becomes wider.
Brake firmly before returning to the road.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.

If you drift onto the shoulder, avoid sudden steering or braking. Slow gently and return to the road smoothly when it is safe.

Vehicle drifting towards the road shoulder
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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

542. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

To check whether the road surface is slippery.
To decide which gear to use while slowing down.
✓ To know what is happening behind you.
To shorten the distance needed to stop.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

Driver checking following traffic before braking
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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

543. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Continue driving until the vehicle stops by itself.
✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.
Accelerate to see if the fault disappears.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

Vehicle stopped after developing a mechanical fault
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

544. What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

Use it normally if the buckle still locks.
Cover the damaged section and continue using it.
✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
Twist the damaged section so it cannot tear further.

A damaged seat belt may not provide proper protection in a collision. Frayed webbing, damaged buckles, faulty retractors, or other defects should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced before the seat belt is relied upon.

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

545. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

Only when your vehicle has no winter tyres.
Whenever the weather forecast mentions rain.
✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Only when roads are closed.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Ireland?

546. Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Ireland?

Yes.
✓ No.

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

Fire extinguisher carried in a vehicle
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What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

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

Turn quickly before cyclists reach the junction.
Sound your horn and turn immediately.
✓ Check mirrors and blind spots carefully for cyclists.
Ignore the cycle lane if you are signalling.

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

Vehicle preparing to turn across a cycle lane
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What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

548. What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

✓ Release it so it returns from START to ON.
Keep holding it in the START position.
Turn it immediately to ACC.
Remove it from the ignition.

Once the engine starts, release the ignition key so it returns from START to the ON position. Holding the key in START unnecessarily can keep the starter motor engaged.

Releasing the ignition key after the engine starts
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Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

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

Wait close beside the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Stand between the vehicle and the safety barrier.
Wait just behind the vehicle away from the traffic lane.
✓ In a protected place well away from moving traffic.

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 does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

550. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

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

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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