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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Turkey
True/false 17 Turkey 30 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 597
Who should always wear a seat belt?

501. Who should always wear a seat belt?

Only the driver.
✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only children and young passengers.
Only people in the front seats.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

502. What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

Accelerate briefly to try to close the bonnet.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Turn sharply toward the side of the road.
Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.

The bonnet may completely obstruct your view. Avoid sudden movements, use the road markings or available gap to maintain direction, and stop safely.

Raised bonnet obstructing the driver's forward view
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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

503. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Only on short journeys or quiet roads.
Yes, if the passengers remain seated on the floor.
Only when the trailer has high sides.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.

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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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Turkey?

504. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Turkey?

No.
✓ Yes.

Moped riders in Turkey are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

505. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

Proceed if the vehicle ahead has already stopped.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.
✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Stop only after entering the junction.

A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop at the required position. Check carefully for other road users and proceed only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching a stop sign
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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle carrying animals?

506. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle carrying animals?

Because they cannot use brake lights.
Because these vehicles always have priority.
✓ Because it may move slowly or stop unexpectedly.
Because they must always travel in the centre of the road.

Vehicles transporting animals may accelerate slowly, take bends carefully, or brake gently to protect their load.

Vehicle following an animal transporter
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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

507. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
Before pressing the brake pedal.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

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

Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
Road conditions usually improve as altitude increases.
Road signs become less important at higher elevations.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.

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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Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Turkey?

509. Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Turkey?

✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.
Traffic entering the roundabout.

In Turkey, traffic entering a roundabout normally gives way to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

510. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Parking assistance.
Adaptive cruise control.
Automatic emergency braking.
Lane-departure warning.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's parking assistance system. Depending on the vehicle, the system may use sensors or cameras to detect obstacles and assist the driver while parking.

Parking-assistance symbol on the dashboard
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

511. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

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

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 should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

512. 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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Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

513. Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

✓ The driver may not be able to see the motorcycle.
The vehicle ahead must always change lanes.
The motorcycle's indicators may be harder to see.
The motorcycle will use more fuel.

Motorcycles can be difficult to see, particularly when they remain in another vehicle's blind spot. Avoid staying alongside a vehicle where the driver may not see you, and choose a position where you are more likely to be visible.

Motorcycle in another vehicle's blind spot
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

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

✓ Slow down smoothly and warn traffic behind if needed.
Brake suddenly as soon as you notice slower traffic.
Maintain speed until the vehicle ahead brakes.
Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

515. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Fresh-air ventilation.
Air conditioning.
✓ Air recirculation.
Rear window demister.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

516. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
Overtake just before entering the bend.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.
Accelerate through the bend to maintain momentum.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

517. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It makes the steering wheel harder to turn.
It prevents the battery from charging.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

518. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat-belt reminder.
Child safety lock.
✓ Passenger airbag deactivation.
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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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

519. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

Roadworks switch off anti-lock braking.
✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.
Temporary surfaces make the brakes colder.
Construction dust increases tyre pressure.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Turkey?

520. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Turkey?

15 years.
✓ 16 years.
14 years.
18 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in Turkey is generally 16 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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What should you do when driving near a school area?

521. What should you do when driving near a school area?

Drive close behind other vehicles to keep traffic moving.
Watch only for children already on the road.
Use your horn so children stay away from traffic.
✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.

Children near schools may cross unexpectedly or be hidden between parked vehicles. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Vehicle travelling near a school
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What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

522. What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

Walk behind it if it is reversing slowly.
Rely on the reversing sensors to make it stop.
✓ Stay clear and make sure the driver can see you.
Stand close behind it so the driver can see you.

Reversing vehicles have blind spots. Stay away from the vehicle and make sure the driver can see you.

Pedestrian near a reversing vehicle
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

523. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

They must stop before making every turn.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
They always turn more slowly than cars.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

524. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

It causes the tyres to lose pressure.
It prevents the brake lights from working properly.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.
✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

525. Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

They could prevent the seat belt from locking.
They could cause the airbag warning light to stay on.
✓ They could interfere with deployment and become dangerous projectiles.
They could make the airbag deploy too slowly.

Do not place or attach objects over an airbag cover or in an airbag's deployment area. They may interfere with the airbag as it inflates and could be thrown towards occupants when the airbag deploys.

Objects placed over a vehicle's airbag cover
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

526. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Dipped headlights.
✓ Main beam.
Sidelights.

This symbol indicates that the main beam headlights are switched on. Main beam illuminates the road farther ahead but can dazzle other road users, so it should be changed to dipped headlights when necessary.

Main-beam headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

527. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat heating.
Air recirculation.
Windscreen demisting.
✓ Cabin fan speed.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

528. What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

✓ Check whether it may affect your ability to drive.
Take an extra dose before a long journey.
Drive normally if the medicine was prescribed.
Drink coffee to prevent any side effects.

Some medicines can affect driving ability by causing drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, slower reactions, or reduced concentration. Check the label or patient information and follow advice from your doctor or pharmacist before driving.

Checking medicine warnings before driving
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

529. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

530. What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.
Keeping your movements smooth and controlled.
Looking ahead and staying alert.

Abrupt inputs can upset the vehicle further. Smooth control gives the tyres a better chance to regain grip.

Vehicle losing grip on a wet road
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

531. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Hold it in the turned position.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
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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Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

532. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

It automatically selects a lower gear.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It increases engine braking.
It applies the parking brake.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

Neutral selection and downhill coasting in an automatic vehicle
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

533. 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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Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

534. Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.
Traffic lights may stop working.
Vehicles in a junction lose priority.
Your stopping distance becomes longer.

Blocking a junction can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the junction.

Traffic blocking a road junction
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

535. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

Either foot at the same time.
Both feet together.
✓ The right foot.
The left foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

536. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Engine-management warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Turkey?

537. How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Turkey?

Handheld.
Either handheld or hands-free.
✓ Hands-free.
Only for texting.

When phone use while driving is permitted in Turkey, drivers must generally use a hands-free system rather than holding the phone.

Hands-free phone use inside a vehicle
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

538. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

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

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 should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

539. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
Start the engine and drive slowly to use the fuel.
Add the correct fuel and continue driving.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

540. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.
Ignore the spill if only a small amount escaped.
✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

541. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

Close all helmet vents completely.
Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.
✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Look around the side of the visor instead.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, demisting or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

542. You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

True.
✓ False.

Hazard lights are used to warn other road users of a hazard or an unexpectedly stopped vehicle. They do not make illegal or unsafe parking acceptable.

Parked vehicle with hazard warning lights flashing
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

543. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.
Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

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

Loose on the front passenger seat.
Free to move around during short journeys.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Beside an open window so they can see outside.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

545. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror folding.
✓ Exterior mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.
Electric window control.

This control adjusts the vehicle's exterior mirrors. The driver normally selects the left or right mirror and then moves the control to change its angle.

Control for adjusting the exterior mirrors
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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

546. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To prevent windscreen damage.
✓ To see the road clearly.
To improve engine cooling.
To reduce fuel consumption.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

547. What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

Runs the wipers continuously.
Activates the rear wiper.
✓ Operates the windscreen wipers once.
Sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen.

The single-wipe position operates the windscreen wipers for one sweep and then stops. It is useful when only a small amount of water or spray needs to be cleared from the windscreen.

Single-wipe setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

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

To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.
To make the child high enough to see through the windscreen.
To move the child closer to the front seats.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.

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 should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

549. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

550. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To prevent your tyres from overheating.
To keep the windscreen clearer.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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