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True/false 17 Italy 32 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 639
What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

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

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

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

Ignition key and vehicle steering lock
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What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

502. What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

Keep the accelerator pressed.
Select reverse gear.
Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.
✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.

During a longer stop, selecting neutral and releasing the clutch can reduce unnecessary strain on the clutch release mechanism. Keep the vehicle securely held with the brake or parking brake as appropriate.

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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Are winter tyres generally required in Italy?

503. Are winter tyres generally required in Italy?

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

Winter tyres are not generally required for cars in Italy, although they may still be recommended or required in specific situations.

Winter tyres for cold-weather driving
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What should cyclists do when riding over loose gravel or road debris?

504. What should cyclists do when riding over loose gravel or road debris?

✓ Reduce speed and steer smoothly.
Brake hard while turning.
Keep the same speed as on a dry, smooth road.
Accelerate to keep the bicycle stable.

Loose material reduces tyre grip. Smooth steering and controlled speed lower the chance of losing balance.

Cyclist riding over loose gravel
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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

505. How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

They shorten the stopping distance on wet roads.
They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.
✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.
They clear water from the road more effectively.

Tyre tread helps channel water away and maintain grip. Worn tyres cannot clear water as effectively, increasing stopping distance and the risk of aquaplaning.

Worn tyre tread and wet-road grip
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

506. 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 check before starting a motorcycle journey?

507. What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

✓ Tyres, brakes, lights, steering, and controls.
Only the brakes and lights.
Nothing if the motorcycle was recently serviced.
Only the fuel level and mirrors.

Before riding, carry out a basic safety check. Check the tyres, brakes, lights, steering and controls, and inspect the drive chain, belt or other drive components where applicable. Finding a problem before setting off can prevent a breakdown or loss of control.

Checking a motorcycle before a journey
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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

508. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

Ask them to decide when it is safe to cross.
Cross separately so everyone has more space.
✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.
Let them walk slightly ahead of you.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

509. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

Apply the parking brake to straighten the vehicle.
Steer rapidly from side to side.
Accelerate sharply to regain traction.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want to travel.

Avoid sudden braking or steering. Look where you want to go and use gentle controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle skidding on an icy road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

510. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Automatic start-stop system.
Parking assistance.
✓ Adaptive cruise control.

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 should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

511. What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

Proceed if the other driver appears to be slowing down.
Check only the direction that normally has priority.
✓ Slow down and proceed only when it is safe.
Enter slowly so the other driver has time to react.

If priority is unclear, reduce speed, observe carefully, and avoid entering the junction until you are sure it is safe.

Vehicles approaching a junction with uncertain priority
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What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

512. What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

Your name, destination, and planned route.
✓ Your exact location, direction of travel, vehicle details, and the problem.
Your insurance details and last service date.
Only the road name and nearest town.

Road numbers, junctions, location markers, direction of travel, and a clear description of the incident help assistance reach you quickly.

Requesting help after a vehicle breakdown
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

513. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

514. Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

Having a full fuel tank and adjusted mirrors.
Using dipped headlights and keeping the windows closed.
Driving in a lower gear and using the indicators.
✓ Higher speed, slower reactions, poor grip, and vehicle condition.

Stopping distance can increase because of higher speed, slower driver reactions, reduced tyre grip, poor weather or road conditions, worn tyres, weak brakes, or a heavier vehicle. Both the driver's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance can be affected.

Road and vehicle conditions affecting stopping distance
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

515. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

Leave the selector between two positions.
Select R and release the parking brake.
✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Select D and press the accelerator.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

516. What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

Accelerate while continuing to roll backward.
✓ Apply the brake, secure the vehicle, and restart carefully.
Open the door and step out.
Switch off the engine and restart immediately.

Stop the vehicle under control, apply the parking brake if necessary, and prepare to move away again safely.

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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

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

✓ False.
True.

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

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

518. Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

Licence C.
Licence D.
Licence A.
✓ There is no single harmonised EU category.

There is no single harmonised EU driving licence category for agricultural or forestry tractors. The required licence depends on national rules. For example, Belgium uses category G, the Netherlands category T, and Germany categories L and T.

Tractor and agricultural driving licence categories
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

519. What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

Wait until the vehicle develops another problem.
Ignore it if no warning light is showing.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.

Clear water from air conditioning can be normal, but oil, coolant, fuel, transmission fluid, or brake fluid may indicate a fault requiring urgent attention.

Fluid leaking underneath a parked vehicle
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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

520. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.
It decreases the distance needed to stop.
It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.
It affects braking distance only on wet roads.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

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

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

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

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 cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

523. 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 dashboard symbol indicate?

524. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Low tyre pressure.
Brake-system warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates that one or more tyres may have low pressure. Check the tyre pressures and inspect the tyres for damage or a puncture.

Tyre-pressure warning symbol on the dashboard
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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

525. Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

Only pedestrians once they enter the road.
Only the road user without priority.
Only the person who creates the danger.
✓ Everyone using the road.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all need to stay alert and follow the rules.

Pedestrians and traffic sharing a road crossing
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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

526. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

It can lock the steering.
It can increase tyre pressure.
✓ It can cause unnecessary clutch wear.
It can apply the parking brake.

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal can apply slight pressure to the clutch mechanism and cause unnecessary wear. Keep your left foot off the clutch when it is not needed.

Foot position near the clutch pedal
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

527. 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.
Ignore it if the engine still sounds normal.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.

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 press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

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

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

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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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

529. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

A bus with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category B vehicle with any trailer.
A goods vehicle up to 7,500 kg.
✓ A category B vehicle with a trailer up to 3,500 kg.

Category BE covers combinations consisting of a category B towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg. Lighter combinations may already be covered by category B.

Car and trailer covered by category BE
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

530. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

Selector for the vehicle's driving modes
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What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

531. What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

✓ Apply it firmly.
Release it completely.
Use it only if the engine is running.
Leave it partly applied.

When parking on a slope, apply the parking brake firmly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling. Selecting an appropriate gear or Park provides additional security.

Using the parking brake when parking on a slope
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

532. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low engine oil.
Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Low fuel level.
Low washer fluid.

This symbol indicates that the fuel level is low. Refuel soon to reduce the risk of running out of fuel.

Low-fuel warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

533. What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

✓ Do not drive and arrange a sober form of transport.
Eat something and wait a short while.
Drive only if you do not feel drunk.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Alcohol can impair judgement, coordination, vision, and reaction time. A sober driver, taxi, public transport, or an overnight stay is the safer choice.

Alcohol consumption and the decision not to drive
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

534. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

Use only one brake to avoid skidding.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

535. What is the purpose of cruise control?

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

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 when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

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

✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when there is enough space.
Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Overtake as soon as your vehicle can fit past.
Sound your horn so the cyclist moves aside.

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

Vehicle following a cyclist on a narrow road
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Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Italy?

537. Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Italy?

Yes.
✓ No.

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

Fire extinguisher carried in a vehicle
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

538. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.
Switch off the wipers until the windscreen dries.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

539. 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 is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

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

It can increase fuel consumption.
It can make the journey less comfortable.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.
It may attract the attention of the police.

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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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

541. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

542. Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

On the verge beside the broken-down vehicle.
In front of the vehicle while facing approaching traffic.
✓ Behind a safety barrier and well away from the vehicle and traffic.
Immediately behind the vehicle so you remain visible.

A stationary vehicle can be struck by passing traffic. Waiting behind a barrier provides better protection.

People waiting behind a safety barrier after a breakdown
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

543. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Forward-collision warning.
Parking assistance.
Electronic stability control.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

544. What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

✓ Slow down and increase following distance.
Use main beam so the spray is easier to see through.
Speed up to move out of the spray more quickly.
Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.

Spray can seriously reduce visibility. Slowing down and increasing your distance gives you more time and a clearer view.

Road spray from a vehicle ahead
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Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

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

They determine how brightly the lights work.
✓ They directly affect grip, stability, and braking.
They mainly affect the engine temperature.
They affect only comfort at high speed.

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

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

It makes the brakes less effective afterwards.
✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.
It prevents the brake lights from working properly.

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 should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

547. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

548. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

By attaching a rope to the bumper.
Without checking the steering or brakes.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.
With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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Why should you leave extra space when passing road workers?

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

To avoid damaging temporary road markings.
To keep construction dust away from your vehicle.
✓ They may be working close to moving 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 if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

550. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
Tighten it as much as possible.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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