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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Italy
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 should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

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

The vehicle will stop immediately when the engine stops.
✓ Steering and braking may require more effort, so move to a safe place.
The steering will become lighter as the vehicle slows.
The steering and brakes will stop working completely.

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

Driver responding to an engine stall while moving
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Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

602. Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

The motorcycle's brakes may become less effective.
The vehicle ahead must always change lanes.
✓ The driver may not be able to see the motorcycle.
The motorcycle will use more fuel.

Motorcycles can be difficult to see, particularly when they remain in another vehicle's blind spot. Avoid staying alongside a vehicle where the driver may not see you, and choose a position where you are more likely to be visible.

Motorcycle in another vehicle's blind spot
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

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

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

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 should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

604. What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

✓ That the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch is pressed.
That reverse gear is selected.
That the parking brake is released.
That first gear is selected and the accelerator is pressed.

Before starting a manual vehicle, make sure the gearbox is in neutral and press the clutch pedal. This helps prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the engine starts.

Clutch and gear checks before starting a manual vehicle
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What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

605. What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

Switches cruise control off.
Returns to a previously stored speed.
Applies the brakes automatically.
✓ Stores the current speed as the cruising speed.

The SET function normally stores the vehicle's current speed as the cruise-control speed. Use it only when the road, traffic, and driving conditions are suitable.

SET button for storing a cruising speed
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

606. What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

Use an emergency opening in the central reservation.
✓ Continue to the next exit.
Move onto the shoulder and reverse carefully.
Turn around if traffic is light enough.

Never reverse or make a sudden manoeuvre. Continue safely and change your route at the next suitable exit.

Vehicle continuing past a motorway exit
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What is the clutch biting point?

607. What is the clutch biting point?

The point where the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
The point where the parking brake releases.
The point where the engine switches off.
✓ The point where the clutch begins to transmit power to the wheels.

The clutch biting point is reached as the clutch pedal is released and the clutch begins to transmit power from the engine to the transmission. Controlling this point helps the driver move off smoothly.

Clutch-pedal control when moving off
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

608. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The parking brake applies automatically.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.
The transmission selects Park.
The engine switches off.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

609. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Wipe the inside of the visor while riding.
Look around the side of the visor instead.
Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, demisting or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What should you do before changing lanes?

610. What should you do before changing lanes?

Check only the lane directly beside you.
Rely on your mirrors without checking the blind spot.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.
Check the blind spot only after starting to move.

Always check your mirrors, look over your shoulder if necessary, and make sure it is safe before changing lanes.

Driver checking surrounding traffic before changing lanes
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

611. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.
Ignore the spill if only a small amount escaped.
✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

612. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.
Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

613. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

To allow pedestrians to cross without checking traffic.
To provide a place where vehicles may stop temporarily.
✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.
To give pedestrians priority throughout the whole street.

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

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

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

Accelerate to pass before the child moves further into the road.
Sound your horn and continue driving.
✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Flash your lights instead of slowing down.

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

Child entering the road ahead of a vehicle
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What should you do before refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle?

615. What should you do before refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle?

Leave the engine running to protect the battery.
Switch on the hazard lights while refuelling.
✓ Switch off the engine before starting to refuel.
Increase the engine speed before removing the fuel cap.

Switch off the engine before refuelling. Fuel vapours are flammable, so avoid ignition sources and follow the safety instructions at the filling station. If fuel is spilled, do not start the vehicle until the situation has been made safe.

Vehicle at a pump before refuelling
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Italy?

616. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Italy?

0.8 g/L.
✓ 0.5 g/L.
0.0 g/L.
0.2 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Italy is 0.5 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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What should you do first after a collision?

617. What should you do first after a collision?

Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

Vehicles stopped after a road collision
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

618. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

It applies the parking brake.
It locks the steering.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It increases tyre pressure.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

619. What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

✓ Switch to dipped headlights.
Flash the main beam briefly before passing.
Reduce speed but leave the main beam on.
Keep the main beam on unless the other driver flashes you.

Main beam can dazzle other road users and reduce their visibility. Switch to dipped headlights whenever your main beam could dazzle another driver.

Headlight glare affecting another road user
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

620. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat heating.
Lumbar support.
✓ Seat adjustment.
Mirror adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

621. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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

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

Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
Increase speed to get through the glare more quickly.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.
Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.

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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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

623. How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

Get out immediately without checking for traffic.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Walk around the vehicle on the traffic side.
Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.

Leaving through the side away from traffic reduces the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle.

Leaving a broken-down vehicle away from passing traffic
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

624. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

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

They must stop before making every turn.
They always have priority while turning.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.

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 is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

626. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

To improve the headlights.
✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To fold the mirrors automatically.
To adjust the mirror angle.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

627. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.
Accelerate through the bend to maintain momentum.
Overtake just before entering the bend.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

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

To allow the engine to cool down.
To improve fuel quality.
✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To reduce tyre pressure.

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

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

Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Walk along the traffic lane toward the tunnel entrance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.

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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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

630. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.
The starter motor to turn the engine.
The parking brake to release.
The transmission to select Drive.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

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

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg.
Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
✓ Buses designed for more than eight passengers.
Minibuses for no more than eight passengers.

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

Bus covered by category D
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

632. Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.
✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.

Some prescription and non-prescription medicines can intensify alcohol-related drowsiness, dizziness, poor coordination, or reduced concentration.

Alcohol and medicine as a driving-impairment risk
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

633. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Exterior-light failure.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a possible failure of an exterior vehicle light, such as a headlight, tail light, brake light or indicator. Check the vehicle's exterior lights and replace or repair any faulty light.

Exterior-light failure warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which speed unit is used in Italy?

634. Which speed unit is used in Italy?

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

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

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

635. What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

Drive faster to reach a safe place sooner.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.
Continue driving if you can still see part of the road.
Rely on the mirrors instead of the windscreen.

Severe damage can obstruct your view and weaken the glass. Do not continue if you cannot see the road clearly.

Damaged windscreen affecting the driver's view
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Why must a roof load be securely attached?

636. Why must a roof load be securely attached?

Because the roof will hold the load in place while driving.
Because light roof loads cannot be affected by the wind.
To keep the vehicle within its normal height.
✓ It could shift or fall and create a serious hazard.

A roof load is exposed to strong airflow and movement. It must be restrained correctly and kept within the permitted limits.

Load secured to a vehicle's roof
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What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

637. What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely across the tracks.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the tracks completely.
Cross quickly before the warning signals activate.
Enter the crossing and wait for traffic to move.

Never enter a railway crossing unless you can clear the tracks completely. If traffic ahead is blocked, wait before the crossing so you cannot become trapped on the railway.

Congested traffic beyond a railway crossing
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

638. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.
Parked cars make the crossing distance longer.
✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.
Traffic always moves faster beside parked cars.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

639. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

True.
✓ False.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

Cyclist near the door of a parked car
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