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77. Car

A car is a motor vehicle primarily designed to transport a small number of people and their luggage on roads. Cars may be powered by petrol, diesel, electricity, hydrogen or a combination of different energy sources.

Drivers must comply with the applicable requirements concerning the driving licence, vehicle registration, insurance, technical condition, seat belts and passenger safety. Speed limits, equipment requirements, road access and other traffic rules vary between countries, so drivers must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.

Cars prohibited. (Słupsk, Poland)
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What is a car?

A car is a motor vehicle primarily designed to carry a relatively small number of passengers and their luggage on roads.

Is a car the same as a motor vehicle?

No. A car is a type of motor vehicle. The broader category of motor vehicles can also include motorcycles, buses, trucks, mopeds and other powered vehicles, depending on local legal definitions.

Do you need a driving licence to drive a car?

Yes. A driver must normally hold a valid driving licence for the vehicle category concerned. The licence categories and minimum ages vary between countries.

Does a car need to be registered?

Yes, normally. Cars used on public roads generally have to be registered with the competent authority and display the required registration plate or plates.

Does a car need insurance?

Most countries require at least third-party liability insurance before a car may be used on public roads. Additional insurance may be optional.

Must people in a car wear seat belts?

Where seat belts are fitted, drivers and passengers are generally required to wear them correctly. Exact requirements and exemptions vary between countries.

Do children need a special restraint in a car?

Yes, in many countries. Children below specified age, height or weight thresholds must be transported in an appropriate approved child-restraint system.

How many passengers can a car carry?

A car must not carry more people than it is designed and legally approved to transport. Passengers should use the designated seating positions and required restraint systems.

Can a car tow a trailer?

Yes, if the vehicle and licence permit it. Maximum trailer masses, combination masses and licence requirements depend on the vehicle and local regulations.

Can every car use a motorway?

Most ordinary cars can use motorways, but they must satisfy the applicable vehicle, speed and access requirements. Certain unusually slow or restricted vehicles may be prohibited.

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