Revision question · Braking systems

You're about to move off in a vehicle that has automatic transmission. What must you do before you select 'D' (drive)?

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Put your foot on the footbrake

Signal to move off

Alter your seat position

Adjust your mirrors

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Put your foot on the footbrakeThis was the right answer

It's important to apply the footbrake before you engage 'D' (or drive), so your vehicle doesn't creep forward or roll back out of control when you're about to move away. This can be dangerous; for example, if there's another road user close behind.

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Hold the footbrake before selecting driveReviewed guidance summary · The national driving standard explicitly requires the footbrake before drive selection; mirror and seat adjustment are earlier preparation tasks.

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