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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Romania
True/false 17 Romania 34 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 641
Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

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

Car.
Truck.
✓ Motorcycle.
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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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

502. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
Only on short journeys or quiet roads.
Only when the trailer has high sides.

An ordinary goods trailer is not designed to carry passengers and normally has no suitable seats or restraint systems. Passengers should travel in seating positions designed and approved for carrying people. Special passenger-carrying trailers may be subject to different local rules.

Ordinary goods trailer and passenger safety
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

503. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Adaptive cruise control.
Driving mode selection.
✓ Speed limiter.

The speed limiter allows the driver to set a maximum speed that the vehicle should not normally exceed while the accelerator is being used.

Vehicle speed-limiter control and symbol
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

504. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It makes your reactions faster.
It improves your vision in poor light.
It has no effect if you drive slowly.
✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.

Alcohol affects several abilities needed for safe driving, including concentration, decision-making, coordination, and hazard perception.

Alcohol impairment and driving ability
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

505. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can make your route through the junction longer.
It can make road markings harder to follow.
It can make it harder to maintain a steady speed.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within a junction
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

506. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

Treat the junction as if you have priority.
✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Wait for another driver to enter first, then follow.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

507. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Free to move around during short journeys.
Loose on the front passenger seat.
On the driver's lap if they remain calm.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

508. Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

✓ R (Reverse).
1st gear.
2nd gear.
Neutral.

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive a manual vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before Reverse is selected.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

509. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

To shorten the distance needed to stop.
To check whether your brake lights are working.
✓ To know what is happening behind you.
To check whether the road surface is slippery.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

510. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

The brightness of the dashboard.
The amount of washer fluid sprayed.
The speed of the rear wiper.
✓ The time between wiper sweeps.

The intermittent wiper interval control adjusts the time between windscreen-wiper sweeps, allowing the driver to match the wiping frequency to light rain or spray.

Interval adjustment for intermittent windscreen wiping
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence DE?

511. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence DE?

A category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.
A category B vehicle with a small trailer.
✓ A category D vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category D vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.

Category DE covers combinations consisting of a category D towing vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Bus and trailer covered by category DE
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

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

Clear only the windows and mirrors.
Clear only the areas needed for your immediate view.
✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.
Leave snow on the roof if it is firmly packed.

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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What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

513. What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

Keep filling until fuel reaches the filler opening.
Pull the nozzle partly out and continue filling.
✓ Stop refuelling rather than continuing to top up the tank.
Remove the nozzle and restart the engine immediately.

When the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, stop refuelling rather than repeatedly topping up the tank. Continuing can cause fuel to spill or overflow and may interfere with the vehicle's fuel-vapour control system.

Fuel nozzle in a vehicle's filler opening
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

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

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Open a window and continue driving.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

515. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
✓ Boot or tailgate release.
Window lock.
Bonnet release.

This symbol indicates the boot or tailgate release. Operating the control unlocks or opens the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle.

Boot or tailgate release control
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What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

516. What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

Whether the steering wheel is centred.
Whether the headlights are switched on.
Whether the parking brake is applied.
✓ Whether the vehicle's speed is suitable for the lower gear.

Before selecting a lower gear, make sure the vehicle's speed is suitable for that gear. Selecting too low a gear at excessive speed can cause harsh engine braking and place unnecessary stress on the drivetrain.

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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

517. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

Low, heavily loaded vehicles.
✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
Vehicles with full fuel tanks.
Electric vehicles.

High-sided vehicles can be pushed sideways because of their large side area. Cyclists and motorcyclists can also be strongly affected by sudden gusts.

High-sided vehicle exposed to crosswinds
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

518. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Windscreen washer.
Rear window demister.
Air recirculation.
Windscreen wiper speed.

This symbol indicates the windscreen washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windscreen-washer control and spray symbol
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

519. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To show the driver's face.
To show mainly the rear seats.
To point towards the left door mirror.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

520. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

✓ The noise may frighten them.
The rider may think you are signalling them to stop.
The horn may make the horse move faster.
Horses cannot hear a vehicle horn clearly.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

521. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

To prevent moisture from entering the engine.
To prevent the windscreen from misting.
To reduce vehicle emissions.
✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Romania?

522. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Romania?

✓ No.
Yes.

Cars in Romania are not generally required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

523. What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

Accelerate as fast as possible to escape.
Throw objects towards the birds.
✓ Slow down, stay calm, and leave the area without provoking them.
Wave your arms to frighten the birds away.

Some birds become territorial during the breeding season and may swoop people near their nests. Stay calm, avoid provoking or approaching the birds, and leave the area safely. If necessary and safe, dismount and walk your bicycle through or away from the area while keeping your helmet on.

Bird swooping near a cyclist
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

524. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.
It can make the brakes overheat.
It can make the motorcycle use more fuel.
It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

525. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Child safety lock.
Mirror adjustment.
✓ Window lock.

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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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

526. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

Accelerate to see if the fault disappears.
Switch off the engine before slowing down.
Continue driving until the vehicle stops by itself.
✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

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What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

527. What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

Remove it from the ignition.
Turn it immediately to ACC.
✓ Release it so it returns from START to ON.
Keep holding it in the START position.

Once the engine starts, release the ignition key so it returns from START to the ON position. Holding the key in START unnecessarily can keep the starter motor engaged.

Releasing the ignition key after the engine starts
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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

528. Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

Select D (Drive) for normal forward driving in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The transmission then selects the appropriate gear automatically.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Are snow chains generally required in Romania?

529. Are snow chains generally required in Romania?

Yes, throughout the year.
Yes, throughout winter.
✓ No.

Snow chains are not generally required in Romania, although they may be useful or required in specific conditions or locations.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

530. Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

✓ Licence AM.
Licence C.
Licence D.
Licence A.

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.

Moped and category AM driving licence
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Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

531. Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

Wait just behind the vehicle away from the traffic lane.
Wait close beside the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Stand between the vehicle and the safety barrier.
✓ In a protected place well away from moving traffic.

Move passengers, children, and pets away from the carriageway. On high-speed roads, wait behind a safety barrier where possible.

Passengers moving away from a broken-down vehicle
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

532. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
They can make road signs harder to read.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

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

✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.
Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

534. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Central door locking.
Boot release.
Window lock.
Child safety lock.

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 is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

535. What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

Licence A1.
Licence AM.
✓ Licence A.
Licence A2.

Category A2 is limited to motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW. A motorcycle with more than 35 kW therefore requires category A.

Motorcycle with more than 35 kW
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

536. 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.
Use main beam and keep driving.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Continue slowly by following the road markings.

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 is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

537. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

To increase the engine speed.
To apply the parking brake.
✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.
To slow the vehicle using the brakes.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

538. What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

Brake firmly before returning to the road.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.
Steer back onto the road as quickly as possible.
Accelerate slightly before steering back onto the road.

If you drift onto the shoulder, avoid sudden steering or braking. Slow gently and return to the road smoothly when it is safe.

Vehicle drifting towards the road shoulder
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

539. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.
No, a helmet provides enough protection on its own.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
No, protective clothing is only needed in bad weather.

Motorcyclists should wear protective clothing because it can reduce injuries from falls, impacts and sliding on the road. Suitable jackets, trousers, gloves and boots provide additional protection, but they do not replace a securely fitted helmet or safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

540. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

To keep the suspension level.
To reduce braking distance.
To make the power steering work better.
✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Romania?

541. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Romania?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Romania are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

542. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

543. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

Only when roads are closed.
✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Never, if the vehicle is in good condition.
Whenever the weather forecast mentions rain.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

544. What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

It can increase tyre and brake wear.
It can make the journey less comfortable.
It may attract the attention of the police.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.

Aggressive driving, such as tailgating, speeding, or sudden lane changes, reduces safety margins and increases the risk of crashes and conflict with other road users.

Driver displaying aggressive behaviour in traffic
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

545. What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
Wear the belt loosely to reduce strain on it.
Use it normally if the buckle still locks.
Twist the damaged section so it cannot tear further.

A damaged seat belt may not provide proper protection in a collision. Frayed webbing, damaged buckles, faulty retractors, or other defects should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced before the seat belt is relied upon.

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

546. What should you do before turning across a cycle lane?

Ignore the cycle lane if you are signalling.
Enter the cycle lane without checking behind.
Sound your horn and turn immediately.
✓ Check mirrors and blind spots carefully for cyclists.

Cyclists may be beside or behind you when you turn. Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and turn only when it is safe.

Vehicle preparing to turn across a cycle lane
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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

547. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

Signal and expect other traffic to make room.
Drive close behind before starting the overtake.
Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.
✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

548. Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.
It allows vehicle problems to be ignored until the next service.
It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
It means routine checks between services are unnecessary.

Scheduled servicing helps ensure that brakes, tyres, fluids, filters, steering, suspension, and other important systems are checked and maintained before faults become more serious.

Vehicle maintenance following a servicing schedule
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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

549. Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

Mountain roads always have the same weather.
Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.
Road conditions usually improve as altitude increases.

Fog, rain, snow, ice, falling rocks, and strong winds can develop rapidly in mountainous areas.

Changing visibility and weather on a mountain road
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

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

From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.
Through whichever door opens first.
From the driver's side in every situation.
✓ 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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