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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Serbia
True/false 17 Serbia 33 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 600
Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

401. Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

No, it only needs to be raised on motorways.
✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.
No, it can remain down when riding slowly.
Yes, but only when carrying a passenger.

The side stand should be fully raised before riding. If it remains down, it may strike the road surface, particularly when turning, and could cause the rider to lose control.

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

402. What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

Keep the engine running so the cooling system keeps working.
Open the coolant cap to release the pressure.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.
Pour cold water over the engine immediately.

Steam can indicate an overheated and pressurised cooling system. Do not remove the coolant cap while the system is hot.

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

403. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat-belt reminder.
✓ Passenger airbag deactivation.
Central door locking.
Airbag-system fault.

This control allows the front passenger airbag to be deactivated on vehicles equipped with this function. The airbag must be deactivated when a rear-facing child restraint is used on the front passenger seat.

Front passenger airbag deactivation control
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What should you do when passing a horse rider?

404. What should you do when passing a horse rider?

Flash your headlights before moving alongside.
Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.
Accelerate while passing to get past quickly.
✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

405. How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

Accelerate sharply to cross them quickly.
Grip the handlebars as tightly as possible.
✓ Reduce speed and keep a relaxed, steady grip.
Make quick steering corrections as the bike moves.

Longitudinal grooves or ruts can affect a motorcycle's steering and may make the wheels follow the uneven surface. Reduce speed where necessary, keep a relaxed but steady grip and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering corrections.

Motorcyclist approaching grooves in the road surface
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

406. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

Open the bonnet fully to find where the fire started.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.
Try to move personal belongings out before leaving.
Keep driving slowly until you find a safer place to stop.

Move everyone well away from the vehicle and call emergency services. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher. Opening the bonnet fully can supply additional oxygen and cause the fire to intensify.

Vehicle with a fire breaking out
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What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

407. What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

Release it completely.
✓ Apply it firmly.
Leave it partly applied.
Use it only if the engine is running.

When parking on a slope, apply the parking brake firmly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling. Selecting an appropriate gear or Park provides additional security.

Using the parking brake when parking on a slope
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You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

408. 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 is black ice?

409. What is black ice?

Snow mixed with road dirt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.
Frozen mud covering the road surface.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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What should you check shortly after securing a load?

410. What should you check shortly after securing a load?

Increase speed briefly to test the restraints.
Check the load only when you reach your destination.
✓ Stop safely and check that the restraints are still tight.
Assume the load is secure once the journey has started.

Loads and straps may settle or loosen after the journey begins. Recheck them at a safe stopping place.

Rechecking straps securing a vehicle's load
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

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

Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
Open a window to help you stay alert.

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 before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

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

Clear only the windows and mirrors.
✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.
Clear only the areas needed for your immediate view.
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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What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

413. What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

The selected speed increases.
✓ Cruise control is cancelled or temporarily disengaged.
The parking brake is applied.
The accelerator pedal locks in position.

Pressing the brake pedal normally cancels or temporarily disengages cruise control, returning speed control to the driver.

Brake-pedal operation to disengage cruise control
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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

414. How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

Release the clutch suddenly without using the accelerator.
✓ Release the clutch smoothly while applying the accelerator progressively.
Press the brake and accelerator together.
Keep the clutch fully pressed while accelerating.

When moving off, release the clutch pedal smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively. This helps the vehicle move away smoothly without stalling or excessive engine speed.

Coordinating the clutch and accelerator when moving off
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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

415. Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

To see whether road signs behind you have changed.
To avoid having to check your blind spots.
To judge your speed from vehicles behind.
✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.

Regular mirror checks help you understand what is happening behind and beside your vehicle.

Driver checking traffic in a rear-view mirror
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

416. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It has no effect if you drive slowly.
It makes your reactions faster.
It improves your vision in poor light.
✓ 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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

417. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

ABS fault.
Low tyre pressure.
Brake-system fault.
✓ Brake-pad wear warning.

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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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

418. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.
✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
As far back as possible without using the footrests.
Sideways so they can get off more easily.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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Which speed unit is used in Serbia?

419. Which speed unit is used in Serbia?

✓ Kilometres per hour (km/h).
Miles per hour (mph).

Road speeds in Serbia are shown in kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

420. What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Move onto the shoulder and continue driving.
✓ Slow down smoothly and warn traffic behind if needed.
Brake suddenly as soon as you notice slower traffic.

When traffic slows suddenly, reduce speed smoothly, keep a safe distance, and use hazard lights if needed to warn following traffic.

Motorway traffic slowing ahead
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What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

421. What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.
Look where you want the vehicle to go.
Stay calm and maintain control.
Use smooth steering movements.

Sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can make a skid worse. Stay calm and use smooth controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle beginning to skid
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What should you do when walking near a driveway?

422. What should you do when walking near a driveway?

Watch only for vehicles leaving the driveway.
Assume vehicles will stop before crossing your path.
✓ Watch for vehicles entering or leaving.
Rely on engine noise to warn you of vehicles.

Vehicles may enter or leave driveways suddenly. Stay alert and check for moving vehicles.

Pedestrian passing a driveway entrance
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Serbia?

423. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Serbia?

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

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

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

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

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

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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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Serbia?

425. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Serbia?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Serbia are required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

426. Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

They mainly affect the engine temperature.
They affect only comfort at high speed.
✓ They directly affect grip, stability, and braking.
They matter only when carrying a passenger.

A motorcycle relies on a relatively small area of tyre contact with the road. Correct tyre pressure, tread and condition are important for grip, steering, stability and braking. Check the tyres regularly and follow the manufacturer's recommended pressures.

Checking the condition of a motorcycle tyre
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

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

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

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

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

✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.
Move aside quickly without checking around you.
Follow closely behind it once it passes.
Stop immediately, even if you are in the traffic lane.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

429. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Low tyre pressure.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

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

To move the child closer to the front seats.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To make the child high enough to see through the windscreen.
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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How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

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

Choose the fuel that has the same colour nozzle as last time.
Choose whichever fuel is cheapest at the station.
✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.
Ask another driver with a similar-looking vehicle.

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 you feel tired while driving?

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

✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
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 should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

433. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

Secure only the part that remains inside the vehicle.
Let the load extend as far as necessary.
Cover it with a cloth instead of marking it.
✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

434. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

Check only the direction from which traffic usually has priority.
✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.
Continue at normal speed unless another vehicle is visible.
Enter first if you reach the junction before another vehicle.

At an uncontrolled junction, priority may not be obvious. Reduce speed, check carefully, and only enter when you are sure it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an uncontrolled junction
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

435. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

The airbag can be reused if it is not torn.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.
✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
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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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

436. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.
✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The engine could become difficult to restart.
The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

437. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

Hilltops usually have a slippery road surface.
Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.
✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Vehicles ahead always have priority on hills.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

438. What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

Select reverse gear.
Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.
Keep the accelerator pressed.
✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.

During a longer stop, selecting neutral and releasing the clutch can reduce unnecessary strain on the clutch release mechanism. Keep the vehicle securely held with the brake or parking brake as appropriate.

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

439. 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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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

440. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

Road signs are harder for animals to recognise.
✓ Many animals are more active at these times.
Animals cannot see vehicles during daylight.
Wild animals avoid roads during the rest of the day.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

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

Let it roll backwards and try again.
✓ Apply the brake, secure the vehicle, and restart carefully.
Open the door and step out.
Accelerate while continuing to roll backward.

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

Vehicle rolling backwards on a steep incline
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What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

442. What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

Stop even if this requires sudden harsh braking.
Treat it like a green light until it turns red.
Accelerate to pass before the light turns red.
✓ Stop if you can do so safely.

An amber light warns that the signal is changing. Stop if it is safe, but avoid sudden braking that could cause danger behind you.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

443. Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.
✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
Because tunnel lighting can damage dark lenses.
To prevent the automatic lights from switching on.

Dark sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes and can make hazards inside a tunnel harder to see.

Driver removing sunglasses before entering a tunnel
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Serbia?

444. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Serbia?

DUR.
PARE.
ALTO.
✓ STOP.

In Serbia, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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What should you check after fitting a wheel?

445. What should you check after fitting a wheel?

✓ That the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.
That the wheel nuts are covered by the trim.
That the jack remains partly under the vehicle.
That the wheel can move slightly on the hub.

After fitting a wheel, make sure the wheel nuts are tightened correctly using the manufacturer's specified procedure and torque. Incorrectly tightened wheel nuts can loosen or damage the wheel. Recheck them later if the vehicle or wheel manufacturer recommends it.

Checking wheel nuts after fitting a wheel
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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

446. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

The rear-window demister.
The parking-brake control.
✓ The hazard warning light switch.
The headlight switch.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

447. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cabin fan speed.
Seat heating.
✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.
Air conditioning.

This control adjusts the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin. Turning it towards the blue side lowers the selected temperature, while turning it towards the red side raises it.

Control for adjusting the cabin temperature
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

448. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Use only the front brake.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.

During normal braking, use both the front and rear brakes smoothly and progressively. The front brake normally provides much of the braking force, while the rear brake also helps slow and stabilise the motorcycle. Sudden or poorly balanced braking can reduce stability or cause a wheel to lose grip.

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

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

✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Respond with your horn and gestures.
Speed up to prevent them from passing you.
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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

450. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fuel-filler flap release.
Central door locking.
✓ Bonnet release.
Boot release.

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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