QuizTraffic rulesNorway

This interesting quiz helps you test your knowledge in a clear and visual way. With easy multiple-choice questions, you can quickly build confidence and learn new facts while keeping it simple, interactive, and fun.


What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

101. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for protection.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

102. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

103. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

Motorcycle.
Bus.
✓ Moped.
Car.

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

Driving licence card for category AM
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

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

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

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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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

105. Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Bridges are always at a higher altitude.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.

Bridges lose heat from both their upper and lower surfaces, so they can freeze before roads built directly on the ground.

Icy surface on an exposed bridge
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

106. What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

Maintain your speed if there appears to be enough room.
✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
Move closer to the road edge without reducing speed.

On narrow roads, reduce speed and be prepared to stop or use a suitable passing place. Leave enough space for the oncoming vehicle and avoid forcing either vehicle into an unsafe position.

Oncoming vehicles approaching a narrow stretch of road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

107. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Instrument-panel brightness.
✓ Interior lighting.
Dipped headlights.
Parking lights.

This control operates the vehicle's interior lighting. Depending on the vehicle, the lights can be switched on manually or set to illuminate automatically when a door is opened.

Control for the vehicle's interior lighting
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

108. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.
Move into another lane to create more space.
Steer quickly from side to side.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

109. What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

Licence C.
Licence D1.
Licence D1E.
✓ Licence D.

Category D1 is limited to vehicles designed for no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver. A bus designed for more than 16 passengers therefore requires category D.

Bus designed for more than 16 passengers
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

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

Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Ignore it if no warning light is showing.

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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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

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

✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
On a slight slope if the parking brake is applied.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.

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 with a manual parking brake before driving away?

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

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

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

Releasing a manual handbrake before driving away
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

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

✓ Motorcycle.
Truck.
Bus.
Moped.

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

Driving licence card for category A
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

114. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

To increase the length of the lap belt.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.
To prevent the seat from moving.
✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

115. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.
Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.
✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.

Category A covers motorcycles without the power restrictions that apply to categories A1 and A2. It also covers powered tricycles with power exceeding 15 kW.

Motorcycle covered by unrestricted category A
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What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Norway?

116. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Norway?

✓ Yellow.
White.

Roads in Norway normally use a yellow centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

117. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

Heavy vehicles only when towing a trailer.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Cars and light vehicles only.
✓ Heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg, excluding buses.

Category C covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Heavy goods vehicle covered by category C
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What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

118. What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

✓ Slow down and be prepared for them to move across your path.
Assume it will stop before entering your lane.
Use your horn so the driver waits for you.
Accelerate before the vehicle reaches the road.

Construction vehicles may move slowly, have limited visibility, or carry loose material. Give them time and space to manoeuvre.

Construction vehicle entering or leaving a road
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

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

Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, if you only need to drive a short distance.

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 you check before starting a long journey?

120. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Only the dashboard warning lights.
Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.
Only the tyres and fuel level.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

121. What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

Use the washer fluid repeatedly to clear the windscreen.
Follow another vehicle closely so you can see its lights.
✓ Reduce speed and stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Continue slowly using the hazard lights.

Do not continue when you cannot see clearly. Slow down smoothly and stop somewhere protected from traffic.

Windscreen wipers failing during heavy rain
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

122. What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

Ignore the signal until the bus starts moving.
Drive closely beside the bus to prevent it moving out.
Sound your horn so the bus waits for you.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to let it move out when safe.

Buses may pull away after picking up passengers. Slow down, check the traffic situation, and allow space when it is safe.

Bus signalling to pull away from a stop
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

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

Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.

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 that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

124. How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

✓ Move the gear lever gently from side to side.
Press the accelerator pedal.
Pull up the parking brake.
Turn the steering wheel.

When a manual gearbox is in neutral, the gear lever can normally be moved freely from side to side across the centre of the gear pattern. Check that neutral is selected before starting the engine when appropriate.

Checking neutral with a manual gear lever
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

125. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Stop beside them so you can discuss the problem.
Respond with your horn and gestures.
Follow them closely to show your disapproval.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

126. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
Ignore the fumes if no warning lights appear.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

127. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

128. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
The airbag can be folded back into the dashboard.
The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
The airbag can be reused if it is not torn.

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 is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

129. What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

Licence AM.
Licence A.
Licence B.
✓ Licence A2.

Category A2 covers motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. The motorcycle must not be derived from a vehicle with more than double its power, so a 35 kW motorcycle may be derived from a vehicle of up to 70 kW.

35 kW motorcycle for category A2
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Norway?

130. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Norway?

GIVE WAY.
YIELD.
STOP.
✓ No wording.

Give-way signs in Norway normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

131. What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

To move the child closer to the front seats.
To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.

A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle seat belt fits correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and shoulder, rather than the neck or abdomen.

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

132. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Low tyre pressure.
Brake-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
Power-steering 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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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

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

✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.
Continue slowly by following the road markings.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

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

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

134. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

135. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Move toward the centre so the other driver gives way.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

136. 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 earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake later and more firmly 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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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

137. Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

They improve braking performance in poor weather.
✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They only need to work when you drive at night.
They prevent the windscreen from misting.

Dirty or faulty lights reduce visibility and make it harder for other road users to understand when you are braking, turning, reversing, or changing position.

Checking and cleaning a vehicle's exterior lights
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

138. What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

Activate the hazard warning lights.
Switch on the dipped headlights.
✓ Flash the main-beam headlights.
Activate the direction indicators.

Pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally flashes the main-beam headlights. This briefly illuminates the main beam while the stalk is held or operated.

Lighting stalk used to flash the main-beam headlights
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

139. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

140. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
Window lock.
✓ Central door locking.
Boot release.

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

Central door-locking control and symbol
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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

141. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.
Maintain your speed and expect the other driver to return to their lane.
Brake sharply as soon as the vehicle enters your lane.
Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.

If an oncoming vehicle creates danger while overtaking, reduce speed and make space if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden movements that could create an additional hazard.

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

142. Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

It can make the steering require more effort.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your mirrors.
It can make oncoming traffic harder to see.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.

Road edges can be soft, uneven, or damaged. Driving too close to the edge can reduce control or cause the vehicle to leave the road.

Vehicle travelling close to the road edge
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

143. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

Maintain normal speed if your lane remains open.
✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.
Use your horn to warn road workers that you are approaching.
Ignore temporary signs if permanent signs are still visible.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

144. What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

✓ Licence D1.
Licence B.
Licence D1E.
Licence C1.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

145. 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.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.

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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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

146. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

The steering becoming heavier.
The speed limit automatically increasing.
✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The road surface becoming more slippery.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

147. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

It can switch off the air conditioning.
It can overheat the engine.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.
It can reduce tyre pressure.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

Air-recirculation setting and misted vehicle windows
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

148. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
Any household cleaning product can be used instead.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.
Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

149. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
Brake warning.
Emergency braking.
✓ Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

150. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Air conditioning is active.
Engine coolant is too cold.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
The windscreen is frozen.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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