Revision question · Leaving the vehicle

What should you do before leaving your vehicle parked on a public road?

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Remove your tachograph chart

Switch off the engine

Adjust the mirrors

Put the gear lever into reverse

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Switch off the engineThis was the right answer

It's an offence to leave a vehicle unattended on a public road with the engine running. Take care if you have to open the cab door directly into the road. Look for passing traffic - especially cyclists or motorcyclists - that may not be visible in your mirrors.

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Rule 239Highway Code rule · These ask the ordinary parked-vehicle duties of applying the parking brake and stopping the engine before leaving; full air gauges, a reset retarder or hazard lamps do not secure the vehicle.

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