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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Turkey
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What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

51. What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

The parking brake may engage.
The headlights may switch off.
✓ The engine may stall.
The steering may lock.

Releasing the clutch pedal too quickly when moving off can cause the engine to stall. Release the clutch smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively.

Clutch release and engine stalling when moving off
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What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

52. What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

Overtake before reaching the crest.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for hidden hazards.
Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
Maintain speed if no traffic is visible.

A hill crest can hide vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.

Vehicle approaching the crest of a hill
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

53. 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 if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

54. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.
✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Switch off the wipers until the windscreen dries.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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Why should you obey traffic signs?

55. Why should you obey traffic signs?

To avoid checking for other road users.
✓ To improve safety for everyone.
To make other drivers responsible for your safety.
To make sure you always have priority.

Traffic signs help organise traffic and improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Traffic signs using Vienna-style designs
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

56. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cruise control.
Four-wheel drive.
✓ Driving mode selection.
Parking assistance.

This control selects a driving mode. Depending on the vehicle, different modes can alter characteristics such as accelerator response, steering assistance, transmission behaviour or energy use.

Selector for the vehicle's driving modes
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

57. What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.
Test the bicycle by riding it before checking for damage.
Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.
Continue if you feel fine and the bicycle looks normal.

A fall can damage the brakes, wheels, frame, handlebars, or helmet. Injuries may also not be immediately obvious.

Checking a bicycle after a fall or collision
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What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

58. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It switches on the front fog lights.
It flashes the headlights automatically.
It switches on the hazard warning lights.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

59. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.
Switch on more electrical systems to test the battery.
Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

60. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

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

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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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

61. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

Give them coffee and wait a short while.
✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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Why should you be extra careful at night?

62. Why should you be extra careful at night?

Road markings become less important.
Road surfaces are usually more slippery.
✓ Visibility is reduced.
Vehicles need more distance to accelerate.

At night, it is harder to see pedestrians, cyclists, road markings, and hazards. Reduce speed and use the correct lights.

Road traffic in reduced night-time visibility
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Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

63. Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

It keeps the trailer more stable in strong winds.
It improves braking on steep roads.
It reduces tyre wear on the towing vehicle.
✓ It can reduce stability and place excessive strain on the vehicle.

Overloading can affect braking, steering, tyres, suspension, and trailer stability. Always remain within permitted limits. After loading, check that the load is secure and correctly distributed before starting your journey.

Loaded trailer and towing limits
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Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

64. Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

Feeling hungry and slightly thirsty.
Listening to quieter music.
✓ Yawning, heavy eyelids, and difficulty concentrating.
Wanting to adjust the cabin temperature.

Warning signs of driver fatigue can include repeated yawning, heavy eyelids, difficulty concentrating, wandering thoughts, and trouble maintaining a steady road position. These signs mean you should stop and rest before continuing.

Driver showing signs of fatigue
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

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

Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
Maintain your speed until someone starts 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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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

66. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

67. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cruise control.
Parking assistance.
Brake-system warning.
✓ Electronic parking brake.

This control operates the electronic parking brake. Pulling or pressing the switch applies or releases the parking brake, depending on the vehicle.

Electronic parking-brake switch and symbol
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

68. What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

Stop at the end of the entry lane and wait for a large gap.
✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.
Force your way into the nearest gap.
Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.

Use the entry lane to build a suitable speed, check carefully, signal, and merge only when it is safe.

Vehicle joining a motorway from an entry lane
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

69. What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

A blocked air filter.
Worn brake pads.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

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

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

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

71. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Diesel particulate filter warning.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.
Engine-management 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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

72. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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 do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

73. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Brake only when the vehicle ahead begins braking.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

74. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.
Sound the horn continuously until traffic moves.
Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

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

They make the vehicle use less fuel.
They prevent the windscreen from misting.
✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They improve braking performance in poor weather.

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 a green traffic light mean?

76. What does a green traffic light mean?

You have priority over all other road users.
✓ You may proceed if it is safe.
You may turn in any direction without checking the signs.
You must proceed as soon as the light turns green.

A green light allows you to continue, but you must still watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.

Green traffic light at a junction
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

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

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

78. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Immobiliser or anti-theft system.
Charging-system warning.
Power-steering warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's immobiliser or anti-theft system. If it remains illuminated or flashes unexpectedly, the vehicle may not recognise the key or there may be a fault in the security system.

Immobiliser indicator symbol on the dashboard
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

79. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

✓ False.
True.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

80. What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

Assume they will hear you approaching.
Pass closely if there is not enough room.
Use your bell and keep the same speed.
✓ Slow down, give warning, and leave enough space.

Pedestrians may change direction unexpectedly. A warning and safe passing distance reduce the risk of a collision.

Cyclist passing pedestrians on a shared path
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Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

81. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

Motorway cameras may not recognise the vehicle correctly.
The vehicle may use more fuel during the manoeuvre.
✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.
The steering may become heavier while turning around.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

82. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

83. How should cyclists ride when travelling in a group?

Ride side by side even when traffic cannot pass safely.
✓ Predictably, with safe gaps and clear communication.
Follow the cyclist ahead without checking traffic yourself.
Ride as close together as possible to stay as one group.

Safe spacing and communication help group members respond to braking, turns, obstacles, and changing traffic conditions.

Group of cyclists riding along a road
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What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

84. What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

Pump it repeatedly while braking.
✓ Press it before the engine begins to stall.
Keep it released until after the vehicle stops.
Press it before using the brake pedal.

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake normally and press the clutch pedal before the engine speed becomes too low and the engine stalls. Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily early, as this reduces engine braking.

Clutch-pedal operation when stopping a manual vehicle
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Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

85. Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

Yes, but only during daylight.
Yes, if the journey is less than one hour.
✓ No, they may only increase alertness temporarily.
Yes, if you use several of them together.

Coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music may make you feel more alert for a short time, but they do not remove fatigue. If you are too tired to drive safely, stop somewhere safe and get proper rest.

Stimulant drinks and driver tiredness
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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

86. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

To keep construction dust off the windscreen.
You should not reduce speed near roadworks.
To reduce wear on the vehicle suspension.
✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

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

Use it normally if the buckle still locks.
Cover the damaged section and continue using it.
✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
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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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

88. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To allow the engine to cool down.
To reduce tyre pressure.
To make the journey feel shorter.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

89. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low engine oil.
✓ Low engine coolant level.
Low tyre pressure.
Engine overheating.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant level is low. Check the coolant level when the engine is cool and refill it with the correct coolant if necessary.

Low coolant-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

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

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

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

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

Keep the engine running so the cooling system keeps working.
Continue driving slowly until the steam stops.
Pour cold water over the engine immediately.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.

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?

92. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Electric window control.
Mirror adjustment.
Child safety lock.
Window lock.

This control operates the vehicle's electric windows. Pressing or pulling the switch lowers or raises the corresponding window.

Switch for operating an electric window
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

93. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Switch off your headlights as you approach.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

94. Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

They mark areas where vehicles may stop temporarily.
They show where overtaking is prohibited.
✓ You may need to reach one quickly during an emergency.
They provide shortcuts to nearby roads.

Knowing where emergency exits and refuge areas are located can save valuable time during a fire, collision, or evacuation.

Emergency exit inside a road tunnel
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

95. What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

Change the transmission gear.
Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
Apply or release the parking brake.
✓ Increase or decrease the selected cruising speed.

When cruise control is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected cruising speed. The amount of each adjustment can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the cruising speed
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

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

Move toward the centre so the other driver gives way.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

97. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cruise control.
✓ Speed limiter.
Driving mode selection.
Adaptive cruise control.

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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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

98. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
It prevents the battery from charging.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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What is aquaplaning?

99. What is aquaplaning?

When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.

Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing a loss of grip and control. The risk increases at higher speeds.

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

100. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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