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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Norway.

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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

551. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

The driver can always see you in the mirrors.
Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

552. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water prevents the power supply from switching off.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.
Water can make the electrical equipment restart.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

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

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.

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 fuel spills while you are refuelling?

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

Ignore the spill if only a small amount escaped.
Start the engine and move the vehicle immediately.
✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

555. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Airflow direction.
Air recirculation.
Air conditioning.
Cabin fan speed.

This control selects the direction of the ventilation airflow, such as towards the face, feet or windscreen.

Control for directing cabin ventilation airflow
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What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

556. What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

✓ Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's replacement guidance.
Replace only the outer shell if it is scratched.
Keep using it if the visor or straps still work.
Keep using it if there are no visible cracks.

A helmet can be damaged internally by a significant impact even when no damage is visible from the outside. Stop using the helmet and follow the manufacturer's guidance, which will commonly require replacement after a significant impact.

Helmet inspection after a significant impact
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

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

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

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

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

558. What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

✓ Licence CE.
Licence C.
Licence C1.
Licence C1E.

Category C permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category C vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer above 750 kg requires category CE.

Category C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg
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What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

559. What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

Swerve around them immediately without checking traffic.
✓ Slow down and avoid them smoothly when safe.
Move toward the centre of the road without slowing down.
Maintain speed and drive over smaller stones.

Loose rocks can damage tyres, affect steering, or block part of the road. Reduce speed and avoid sudden movements. If rocks are actively falling, do not enter or stop in the danger area. Keep a safe distance and, if necessary, wait in a safe place until it is safe to continue.

Fallen rocks on a mountain road
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

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

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

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 normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

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

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

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 do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

562. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Move closer to the centre of the road for a clearer view.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

563. What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

✓ Stop using the tyre and arrange professional inspection or replacement.
Increase the tyre pressure and continue driving.
Cover the damaged area and keep using the tyre.
Drive slowly until the next scheduled service.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tyre may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tyre requiring inspection
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Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

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

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

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

Vehicle travelling in poor weather
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Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

565. Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

✓ 1st gear.
Reverse.
2nd gear.
Neutral.

1st gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill because it provides the greatest pulling power at low speed.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

566. Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.
Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.

Cyclists may need to move around potholes, parked cars, or drains. Giving them enough space helps prevent dangerous situations.

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Norway?

567. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Norway?

✓ STOP.
DUR.
PARE.
ALTO.

In Norway, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

568. Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

✓ It can cause a serious collision with approaching traffic.
The tunnel may be too narrow for the vehicle to turn.
Tunnel ventilation works only in the normal direction of travel.
Reversing can interfere with the tunnel lighting.

Other drivers may not expect a vehicle to reverse or turn around. Only change direction when instructed by police or tunnel staff.

Vehicle manoeuvring inside a road tunnel
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What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

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

Keep riding normally and let the driver find a way past.
Move aside quickly without checking around you.
Follow closely behind it once it passes.
✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.

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

Cyclist near an approaching emergency vehicle
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Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

570. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

It applies the parking brake.
It automatically selects a lower gear.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It increases engine braking.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

Neutral selection and downhill coasting in an automatic vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

571. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Window lock.
Electric window control.
Mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.

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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Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Norway?

572. Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Norway?

Traffic entering the roundabout.
✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.

In Norway, traffic entering a roundabout normally gives way to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

573. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
✓ Brake-pad wear warning.
Brake-system fault.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates that the brake pads may be worn and should be inspected. Continuing to drive with excessively worn brake pads can reduce braking performance and damage other brake components.

Brake-pad wear warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

574. What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.
Stay close behind the vehicle while crossing.
Cross if the nearest traffic lane appears clear.
Cross as soon as the vehicle has stopped.

Large vehicles can block your view and hide you from drivers. Wait until you can clearly see the road before crossing.

Pedestrian preparing to cross behind a bus
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What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

575. What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

A goods vehicle weighing up to 7,500 kg.
✓ A trailer over 750 kg with a combination over 3,500 and up to 4,250 kg.
A combination weighing more than 4,250 kg.
A trailer weighing more than 3,500 kg.

Code 96 allows a category B vehicle to tow a trailer over 750 kg when the combined maximum authorised mass exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 4,250 kg. Code 96 is not a separate driving licence category.

Car and trailer combination for category B with Code 96
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

576. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

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

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

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

577. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.
Charging-system warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.

This symbol indicates the diesel glow-plug preheating system. In a diesel vehicle, wait for the light to go out before starting the engine when required. If it remains illuminated or flashes while driving, it may indicate a fault.

Diesel glow-plug preheating symbol on the dashboard
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

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

✓ False.
True.

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

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

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

Look behind only after starting the turn.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
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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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

580. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

The first rain makes the road surface softer.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Cold rain quickly reduces the tyre pressure.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

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

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

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 is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

582. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It only affects your ability to hear.
It usually makes you drive more slowly.
✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.

A microsleep is a brief, involuntary episode of sleep that can last for a few seconds. During that time, you may lose awareness of the road and travel a considerable distance without reacting to hazards.

Driver losing alertness at the wheel
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

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

✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.
Clear only the windows and mirrors.
Leave snow on the roof if it is firmly packed.
Let the heater clear the ice while you drive.

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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Are bicycle lights required at night in Norway?

584. Are bicycle lights required at night in Norway?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cyclists in Norway are generally required to use bicycle lights at night.

Bicycle lights used at night
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

585. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

A category D bus with a heavy trailer.
A category C1 goods vehicle with a heavy trailer.
✓ A category D1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category D1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.

Category D1E covers combinations consisting of a category D1 vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Minibus and trailer covered by category D1E
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Norway?

586. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Norway?

Yes, for all cyclists.
Yes, for all adults.
✓ No.

Bicycle helmets are not generally required for all cyclists in Norway, although specific age or regional rules may apply.

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

587. 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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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

588. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

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

Through whichever door opens first.
From the driver's side in every situation.
From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.
✓ 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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

590. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Airbag system warning.
Seat-belt reminder.
Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

591. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the sidelights, also known as position or parking lights, are switched on. They help make the vehicle visible to other road users but provide little illumination of the road ahead.

Sidelight indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

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

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

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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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

593. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent other vehicles from overtaking.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

594. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence C1E.
✓ Licence C.
Licence B.
Licence D.

Category C1 is limited to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 7,500 kg. A goods vehicle above this limit requires category C.

Goods vehicle above 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass
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Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

595. Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

✓ The steering-column indicator stalk.
The headlight-level control.
The cruise-control button.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.

The direction indicators are normally operated using a stalk beside the steering wheel. Moving the stalk up or down activates the indicators on the corresponding side of the vehicle.

Steering-column stalk for the direction indicators
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What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

596. What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence BE.
Licence D.
✓ Licence DE.
Licence CE.

Category D permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category D vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category DE.

Category D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

597. Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

✓ Licence B.
Licence AM.
Licence A.
Licence D.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Car and category B driving licence
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

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

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

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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What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

599. What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

Stand close behind it so the driver can see you.
✓ Stay clear and make sure the driver can see you.
Walk behind it if it is reversing slowly.
Cross behind it once the driver looks forward.

Reversing vehicles have blind spots. Stay away from the vehicle and make sure the driver can see you.

Pedestrian near a reversing vehicle
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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

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

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.
Lower speed, dry roads, and good tyres.

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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