Revision question · Environmental issues

You've been waiting in a traffic queue for several minutes. What should you do if it's clear that you won't be moving soon?

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Keep your engine at tick-over speed

Rev your engine occasionally

Switch off your engine

Run the engine at a constant higher speed

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Switch off your engineThis was the right answer

Switch your engine off when you're stationary for some time, especially where noise and exhaust fumes may cause annoyance. This can help to protect the environment and save fuel.

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Rule 123Highway Code rule · These are prolonged waits, not instructions to turn off essential equipment at every brief stop. Apply the parking brake and switch off when safe and practical; stationary traffic is not automatically an idling offence.

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