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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
What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

201. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Power-steering control.
Cruise control.
Exterior mirror adjustment.
✓ Steering-wheel adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, the steering wheel may be moved up or down and forwards or backwards to obtain a safe and comfortable driving position.

Control for adjusting the steering-wheel position
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

202. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To adjust the mirror angle.
To fold the mirrors automatically.
To improve the headlights.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

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

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

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 should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

204. What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

Try to restart the vehicle until help arrives.
Move everyone beside the vehicle while waiting.
Walk along the tracks to look for help.
✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.

Move everyone well away from the tracks. Use the crossing emergency telephone or displayed contact information where available, or contact the emergency services immediately.

Vehicle stranded on a railway crossing
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What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

205. What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

Cover the chip so it cannot spread.
Ignore it if it is outside your direct view.
Clean the glass and continue driving normally.
✓ Have it assessed and repaired promptly.

A chip can obstruct your view, weaken the glass, and develop into a larger crack. Have it checked and repaired promptly.

Stone chip in a vehicle's windscreen
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What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

206. What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

✓ The brakes, tyres, lights, and steering.
The lights, but not the steering or brakes.
Nothing if the bicycle worked properly yesterday.
Only the tyres and chain.

A basic safety check can reveal problems with the brakes, tyres, lights, or steering before they cause an accident.

Checking a bicycle before a journey
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What should you do before crossing the road?

207. What should you do before crossing the road?

Cross if the nearest vehicle is slowing down.
✓ Look for traffic in all directions.
Look only where traffic normally comes from.
Follow another pedestrian without checking yourself.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

208. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

It can apply the parking brake.
It can increase tyre pressure.
It can lock the steering.
✓ It can cause unnecessary clutch wear.

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal can apply slight pressure to the clutch mechanism and cause unnecessary wear. Keep your left foot off the clutch when it is not needed.

Foot position near the clutch pedal
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What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

209. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

The vehicle has been driven mainly at low speeds.
The tyres are correctly inflated.
✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The tyres have reached normal operating temperature.

Uneven wear may result from incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, worn suspension parts, or a brake that is not releasing properly.

Uneven wear across a vehicle tyre
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

210. What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

✓ Slow down and increase following distance.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.
Speed up to move out of the spray more quickly.

Spray can seriously reduce visibility. Slowing down and increasing your distance gives you more time and a clearer view.

Road spray from a vehicle ahead
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Who generally has priority at an uncontrolled intersection in Turkey?

211. Who generally has priority at an uncontrolled intersection in Turkey?

Traffic approaching from the left.
✓ Traffic approaching from the right.
The largest vehicle.
The vehicle travelling fastest.

At an uncontrolled intersection in Turkey, you generally give way to traffic approaching from the right.

Vehicles approaching an uncontrolled junction from different directions
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

212. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

Press the accelerator pedal.
Switch off the engine.
Apply the parking brake only.
✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

213. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

Higher tyre pressure.
Automatic parking-brake operation.
A shorter steering ratio.
✓ Greater engine braking.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

214. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.
Drivers may not hear you crossing.
Music can make you lose your balance.
You may not see approaching traffic clearly.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

215. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To give yourself priority over other traffic.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To make other road users stop for you.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

216. What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
Expect the oncoming driver to make room for you.
Maintain your speed if there appears to be enough room.

On narrow roads, reduce speed and be prepared to stop or use a suitable passing place. Leave enough space for the oncoming vehicle and avoid forcing either vehicle into an unsafe position.

Oncoming vehicles approaching a narrow stretch of road
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What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Turkey?

217. What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Turkey?

80 km/h.
100 km/h.
Other speed limit.
✓ 90 km/h.

In Turkey, the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 90 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars outside built-up areas
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What should you do when driving near animals?

218. What should you do when driving near animals?

Sound your horn to make them move away.
✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.
Move closer so you can pass before they react.
Maintain speed if they remain beside the road.

Animals can move unpredictably. Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop safely.

Animals near moving road traffic
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

219. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.
They could make it harder to adjust the driver's seat.
They could damage the carpet around the pedals.
They could block the footwell ventilation.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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What should you consider before selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle?

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

Whether the steering wheel is centred.
Whether the parking brake is applied.
Whether the headlights are switched on.
✓ 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.

Selecting a lower gear in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

221. What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

Keep pressing the brakes continuously all the way downhill.
Switch off the engine to help slow the vehicle.
✓ Select a lower gear and stop safely to allow the brakes to cool.
Shift into neutral and let the vehicle roll freely.

Continuous braking can cause overheating and reduced braking performance. A lower gear provides engine braking and reduces demand on the brakes.

Vehicle descending a hill with overheating brakes
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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

222. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

Maintain your speed and expect the other driver to return to their lane.
✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.
Accelerate to pass the danger point more quickly.
Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.

If an oncoming vehicle creates danger while overtaking, reduce speed and make space if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden movements that could create an additional hazard.

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

223. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

They can increase the motorcycle's engine temperature.
✓ They can provide less grip than the surrounding road.
They can prevent the indicators from working.
They can make the brakes overheat.

Wet painted road markings can provide less grip than the surrounding road surface. Ride smoothly over them and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering that could cause the tyres to lose grip.

Motorcycle approaching wet painted road markings
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Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

224. Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

✓ You need enough space to react if traffic slows or stops.
To make it easier for other vehicles to overtake.
Because vehicles ahead cannot see you in their mirrors.
Because tunnels usually have a poor road surface.

Limited space and visibility can make incidents inside tunnels especially dangerous. A safe gap gives you more time to react.

Gap between vehicles travelling through a tunnel
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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

225. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

Wait until the exit begins before checking your mirrors.
Cross several lanes at the last moment.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.
✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

226. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It prevents the suspension from working.
It can make the engine overheat.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

227. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
Steering-wheel adjustment.
Lumbar support.
✓ Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

228. What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

✓ Do not drive and arrange a sober form of transport.
Drink coffee before driving.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
Drive only if you do not feel drunk.

Alcohol can impair judgement, coordination, vision, and reaction time. A sober driver, taxi, public transport, or an overnight stay is the safer choice.

Alcohol consumption and the decision not to drive
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What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

229. What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the curve.
Move slightly toward the centre for a better view.
Maintain your speed if the road ahead appears clear.

A curve can hide oncoming traffic, obstacles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Reduce speed and keep a safe position.

Road bend with a restricted view ahead
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

230. What is the purpose of cruise control?

To steer the vehicle automatically.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.
To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What is black ice?

231. What is black ice?

Snow mixed with road dirt.
A dark patch of wet asphalt.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.
Frozen mud covering the road surface.

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 before starting a motorcycle journey?

232. What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

Only the fuel level and mirrors.
Nothing if the motorcycle was recently serviced.
✓ Tyres, brakes, lights, steering, and controls.
Only the tyres if the journey is long.

Before riding, carry out a basic safety check. Check the tyres, brakes, lights, steering and controls, and inspect the drive chain, belt or other drive components where applicable. Finding a problem before setting off can prevent a breakdown or loss of control.

Checking a motorcycle before a journey
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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

233. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

The steering becomes more responsive.
The brakes become more effective when wet.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

234. Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

✓ It makes you easier for approaching drivers and recovery workers to see.
It makes hazard warning lights unnecessary.
It allows you to remain close to moving traffic.
It gives you priority when walking beside the road.

High-visibility clothing improves your visibility, especially at night or in poor weather, but you must still remain away from traffic.

High-visibility clothing worn during a roadside breakdown
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

235. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cabin fan speed.
✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.
Air recirculation.
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 a bicycle helmet fit?

236. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

Tilted back to keep your forehead clear.
Loose enough to move slightly on your head.
✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.
High on the head with the straps loose.

A helmet should sit level on the head and remain securely in place so it can provide effective protection.

Bicycle helmet positioned securely on the rider's head
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

237. You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

True.
✓ False.

An amber light means you should stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through the junction with caution.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

238. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Rear fog lights.
Sidelights.
✓ Dipped headlights.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

239. What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

Accelerate to pass before the animal moves.
✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.
Release the steering wheel and brake hard.
Swerve sharply into another lane.

If a large animal enters the road, brake firmly while keeping the vehicle under control. Avoid sudden swerving, as this can cause you to lose control or collide with other traffic.

Large animal entering a vehicle's path
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

240. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water prevents the power supply from switching off.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water can make the electrical equipment restart.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

241. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.
✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.
Parked cars make the crossing distance longer.
Pedestrians lose priority when crossing between cars.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

242. What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

Switches cruise control off completely.
✓ Returns the vehicle to the previously set cruising speed.
Applies the brakes automatically.
Sets the vehicle's current speed as a new limit.

The resume function normally returns the vehicle to the previously set cruise-control speed after the system has been temporarily disengaged. The driver should use it only when traffic and road conditions are suitable.

RES button for resuming the stored cruising speed
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

243. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

By attaching a rope to the bumper.
Without checking the steering or brakes.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.
With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

244. Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

The left foot for the brake and right foot for the accelerator.
Either foot.
The left foot.
✓ The right foot.

In a manual vehicle, the right foot normally operates both the brake and accelerator pedals, while the left foot operates the clutch.

Pedal arrangement and foot controls in a manual vehicle
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What should you do when livestock are on the road?

245. What should you do when livestock are on the road?

Drive through the group before it spreads across the road.
Use the verge to pass the animals.
✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.
Follow closely so other traffic can overtake.

Livestock may spread across the road, stop suddenly, or change direction without warning. Slow down, keep a safe distance, avoid sudden movements or loud noises, and follow any instructions from the person controlling the animals.

Livestock being moved along a road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

246. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
Brake warning.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Direction indicators.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

247. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

Loose on the ground so pedestrians can step over it.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.
Across the shortest possible route, even if people walk there.
Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

248. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

249. What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

Your vehicle colour and approximate location.
Your name, destination, and planned route.
✓ Your exact location, direction of travel, vehicle details, and the problem.
Your insurance details and last service date.

Road numbers, junctions, location markers, direction of travel, and a clear description of the incident help assistance reach you quickly.

Requesting help after a vehicle breakdown
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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

250. What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

Listen for traffic and cross if you hear none.
Stay close behind the vehicle while crossing.
✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.
Cross as soon as the vehicle has stopped.

Large vehicles can block your view and hide you from drivers. Wait until you can clearly see the road before crossing.

Pedestrian preparing to cross behind a bus
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