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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Turkey.

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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?

Mirror adjustment.
✓ Seat adjustment.
Lumbar support.
Seat heating.

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

202. 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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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

203. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To fold the mirrors automatically.
To adjust the mirror angle.
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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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

204. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.
Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.
High on the head with the straps loose.
Loose enough to move slightly on your head.

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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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.
✓ Have it assessed and repaired promptly.
Clean the glass and continue driving normally.
Wait until the chip becomes a larger crack.

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

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

Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.
Water prevents the power supply from switching off.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.

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

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

It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.
It increases tyre pressure immediately.
It prevents the suspension from working.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.

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 should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

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

✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.
Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.
Maintain your speed and expect the other driver to return to their lane.
Brake sharply as soon as the vehicle enters your lane.

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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What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

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

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

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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What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

210. What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

Your insurance details and last service date.
Your vehicle colour and approximate location.
Only the road name and nearest town.
✓ Your exact location, direction of travel, vehicle details, and the problem.

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 if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

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

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

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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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

212. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

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

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

213. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

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

Move closer to the road edge without reducing speed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
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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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

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

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

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 can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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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What should you do before crossing the road?

217. What should you do before crossing the road?

✓ Look for traffic in all directions.
Cross if the nearest vehicle is slowing down.
Look only where traffic normally comes from.
Listen for vehicles instead of looking.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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Who generally has priority at an uncontrolled intersection in Turkey?

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

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

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

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

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

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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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

220. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

Without checking the steering or brakes.
With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.
At the highest possible safe speed.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.

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

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

Try to restart the vehicle until help arrives.
✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.
Stay inside the vehicle and call for assistance.
Move everyone beside the vehicle while waiting.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

222. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.
Air recirculation.
Cabin fan speed.
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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What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

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

Shift into neutral and let the vehicle roll freely.
Accelerate between bends to reduce brake use.
Switch off the engine to help slow the vehicle.
✓ Select a lower gear and stop safely to allow the brakes to cool.

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

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

Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.
Across the shortest possible route, even if people walk there.
Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.

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

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

The brakes become more effective when wet.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
The steering becomes more responsive.
✓ 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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What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

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

Release the steering wheel and brake hard.
Swerve sharply into another lane.
✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.
Turn suddenly toward the roadside.

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

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

Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the curve.
Brake only after entering the curve if necessary.
Maintain your speed if the road ahead appears clear.
✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.

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 should you do when livestock are on the road?

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

✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.
Drive through the group before it spreads across the road.
Sound the horn so the animals move aside.
Use the verge to pass the animals.

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

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

To prevent your headlights from overheating.
To make it easier for other vehicles to overtake.
Because vehicles ahead cannot see you in their mirrors.
✓ You need enough space to react if traffic slows or stops.

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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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

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

✓ False.
True.

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

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

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

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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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

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

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

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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What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

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

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

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 is the purpose of cruise control?

234. What is the purpose of cruise control?

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

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

235. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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

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

It can apply the parking brake.
It can lock the steering.
It can increase tyre pressure.
✓ 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 should you do when driving near animals?

237. What should you do when driving near animals?

Maintain speed if they remain beside the road.
Move closer so you can pass before they react.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to warn them.
✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.

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 use your indicator before turning?

238. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To give yourself priority over other traffic.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
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 can uneven tyre wear indicate?

239. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

The tyres are correctly inflated.
The vehicle has been driven mainly at low speeds.
✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The wheels are correctly aligned.

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 is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

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

Drive only if you do not feel drunk.
Drink coffee before driving.
Eat something and wait a short while.
✓ Do not drive and arrange a sober form of transport.

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 check before starting a motorcycle journey?

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

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

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

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

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

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

243. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

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

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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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

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

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

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 is black ice?

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

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

70 km/h.
Other speed limit.
✓ 90 km/h.
80 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 before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

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

250. 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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