Revision question · Safety and your vehicle

You're stopped at the side of the road. What must you do if you'll be waiting there for some time?

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Switch off the engine

Apply the steering lock

Switch off the radio

Use your headlights

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Switch off the engineThis was the right answer

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for some time, you must switch off the engine unless you're stationary in traffic or diagnosing a fault.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 123Highway Code rule · Avoid unnecessary stationary idling and never leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running.

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