Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

You're going to drive a car that you haven't driven before. What's the most important consideration when you're adjusting the seat?

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Make sure the head restraint doesn't obstruct the view in the mirror

Make sure there's room for rear-seat passengers

Make sure you can reach and operate the controls

Make sure you can open the door while wearing the seat belt

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Make sure you can reach and operate the controlsThis was the right answer

At the start of their training, a pupil needs to understand why the seating adjustment is important. They should familiarise themselves with all seat adjustment controls; without assistance, pupils should be able to move the seat into a position where they can reach all of the important controls comfortably.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 97Highway Code rule · Before moving, confirm the doors, seat, head restraint, mirrors, belt, parking brake and controls are ready; the current sources do not prescribe the archive’s one exact cockpit order.Prepare and control a car safelyReviewed guidance summary · Before moving, confirm the doors, seat, head restraint, mirrors, belt, parking brake and controls are ready; the current sources do not prescribe the archive’s one exact cockpit order.

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