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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Netherlands
True/false 17 Netherlands 36 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 643
What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

351. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

Continue driving until the battery is completely discharged.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.
✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

352. You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

Checking your mirrors helps you see surrounding traffic before moving into another lane.

Driver checking a mirror before changing lanes
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

353. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Electronic stability control.
Anti-lock braking system.
Low tyre pressure.
Power-steering warning.

This symbol relates to the electronic stability control (ESC) system. It may flash when the system is actively helping to maintain stability. If it remains illuminated, the system may be switched off or have a fault.

Electronic stability control symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

354. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
Brake-system warning.
✓ Service or maintenance required.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

355. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.
The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
The airbag can be folded back into the dashboard.

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

Deployed airbag inside a vehicle
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

356. What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

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

Select P (Park) before leaving an automatic vehicle parked. Park locks the transmission to help prevent the vehicle from rolling; the parking brake should also be applied.

Park position on an automatic gear selector
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What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

357. What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

The driver can see you better if you follow closely.
The driver cannot use the side mirrors.
The vehicle has priority when changing lanes.
✓ The driver may not see you clearly.

Vans, trucks, and vehicles with blocked rear windows may have limited visibility. Keep extra distance and avoid sitting in blind spots.

Vehicle with limited rearward visibility
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

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

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

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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What should you do when driving near animals?

359. What should you do when driving near animals?

Sound your horn to make them move away.
✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to warn them.
Move closer so you can pass before they react.

Animals can move unpredictably. Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop safely.

Animals near moving road traffic
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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

360. Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

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

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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What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

361. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The tyres have reached normal operating temperature.
The vehicle has been driven mainly at low speeds.
The tyres are correctly inflated.

Uneven wear may result from incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, worn suspension parts, or a brake that is not releasing properly.

Uneven wear across a vehicle tyre
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Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

362. Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

It causes the vehicle ahead to use more fuel.
It increases tyre pressure.
It makes your headlights less effective.
✓ You may not have enough time to stop.

Driving too close, or tailgating, reduces the time and space available to react and increases the risk of a rear-end collision. Use defensive driving and keep a safe following distance.

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

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

Let it roll backwards and try again.
Switch off the engine and restart immediately.
Open the door and step out.
✓ Apply the brake, secure the vehicle, and restart carefully.

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

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

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

Twist the connector from side to side until it comes loose.
✓ Stop the charging session, unlock the vehicle, and follow the instructions.
Pull the connector out as hard as possible.
Use a tool to prise the connector from the charging port.

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

Charging connector attached to an electric vehicle
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

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

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

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

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

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

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

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 should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

367. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

Increase the engine speed until the light goes out.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.
Ignore it if the engine sounds normal.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.

Low oil pressure can quickly cause severe engine damage. Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off the engine, and investigate the cause before continuing.

Oil-pressure warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What should you do before crossing the road?

368. What should you do before crossing the road?

Listen for vehicles instead of looking.
Cross if the nearest vehicle is slowing down.
✓ Look for traffic in all directions.
Look only where traffic normally comes from.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

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

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

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

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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

370. What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

Operates only the rear wiper.
Runs the wipers continuously at maximum speed.
✓ Operates the wipers automatically when rain is detected.
Sprays washer fluid automatically.

When AUTO is selected, a rain sensor can operate the windscreen wipers automatically and adjust their operation according to the amount of moisture detected on the windscreen.

AUTO setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

371. Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

Loose loads give the vehicle priority when changing lanes.
The vehicle must stop whenever the load shifts.
✓ Objects may fall onto the road.
The vehicle must always travel at a lower speed.

A poorly secured load can fall or shift suddenly. Keep extra distance and avoid following too closely.

Vehicle carrying an unsecured load ahead
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

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

Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.
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 should you do before driving with a load?

373. What should you do before driving with a load?

Leave light items loose for short journeys.
Place heavy items on top of lighter items.
Check the load only after you have started driving.
✓ Make sure it is properly secured and cannot move or fall.

An unsecured load can shift, affect vehicle control, or fall into the road. Check that everything is safely restrained before moving.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

374. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

375. Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

✓ To see better and be seen by others.
To make the brakes respond faster.
To prevent the tyres from slipping.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Headlights help you see the road and make your vehicle more visible to other road users in fog, rain, darkness, or poor weather.

Vehicle using headlights in reduced visibility
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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

376. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.
Brake hard after beginning to lean.
Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.
Accelerate before checking how sharp the bend is.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

Motorcyclist approaching a bend
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

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

✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.

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

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

Ask another driver with a similar-looking vehicle.
Use petrol unless the engine sounds like a diesel.
Choose whichever fuel is cheapest at the station.
✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.

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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What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

379. What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

✓ Clean the windscreen and blades, and replace worn blades.
Use the wipers at a higher speed.
Apply lubricant to the wiper blades.
Ignore it unless the wipers stop moving.

Worn or dirty wiper blades can seriously reduce visibility in rain. Clean them first and replace them if they remain ineffective or damaged.

Wiper streaks on a vehicle's windscreen
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

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

Reaction distance and following distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.
Braking distance and overtaking 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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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

381. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

382. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

Cover the damaged area and continue charging.
Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.
✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Reduce the charging power and continue using it.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

383. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
Front fog lights.
✓ Rear fog lights.
Main beam.

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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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

384. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

They could make it harder to adjust the driver's seat.
They could block the footwell ventilation.
✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.
They could make the pedals noisier to operate.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

385. What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

✓ Return to the normal driving lane when it is safe.
Move back immediately in front of the vehicle you passed.
Remain in the overtaking lane until another vehicle approaches.
Stay beside the vehicle until there is another reason to change lanes.

After overtaking, return to the normal driving lane when you have passed the other vehicle by a safe distance. Check your mirrors, signal when appropriate, and avoid moving back too soon.

Vehicle returning to its lane after overtaking
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

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

Turn around if traffic is light enough.
Cross the painted separation area back to the exit.
Use an emergency opening in the central reservation.
✓ Continue to the next exit.

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 should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

387. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

Approach the animal immediately.
Move the animal yourself before checking for traffic.
Leave the scene and report it later.
✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

Vehicle stopped after a collision with an animal
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What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

388. What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

✓ Select a lower gear and stop safely to allow the brakes to cool.
Accelerate between bends to reduce brake use.
Switch off the engine to help slow the vehicle.
Keep pressing the brakes continuously all the way downhill.

Continuous braking can cause overheating and reduced braking performance. A lower gear provides engine braking and reduces demand on the brakes.

Vehicle descending a hill with overheating brakes
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Why must a roof load be securely attached?

389. Why must a roof load be securely attached?

To stop the roof rack from increasing fuel consumption.
✓ It could shift or fall and create a serious hazard.
Because the roof will hold the load in place while driving.
To keep the vehicle within its normal height.

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 your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

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

Steer rapidly from side to side.
Accelerate sharply to regain traction.
Apply the parking brake to straighten the vehicle.
✓ 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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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

391. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To keep the windscreen clearer.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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What shape are most warning signs in Netherlands?

392. What shape are most warning signs in Netherlands?

Circle.
✓ Triangle.
Rectangle.
Diamond.

Most warning signs in Netherlands are triangular.

Road warning signs and their shapes
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

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

Yes, if you eat breakfast before driving.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.

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 cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

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

Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Signal and turn without checking behind.
Signal only when a vehicle is close 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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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

395. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.
Use the horn before moving alongside the vehicle.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

396. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

Drive only if the journey is short.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

397. What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

Pull out because the vehicle will turn.
Use your horn and proceed immediately.
✓ Do not rely on the signal alone, proceed only when it is safe.
Assume the driver has seen you.

An indicator shows an intention, but it does not guarantee that the driver will turn. The signal may have been left on accidentally or the driver's intentions may change. Observe the vehicle's speed and position and proceed only when you are sure it is safe.

Another vehicle signalling to turn
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Netherlands?

398. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Netherlands?

Yes.
✓ No.

Cars in Netherlands are not generally required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

399. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

They increase fuel consumption.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

400. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Hold it in the turned position.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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