Revision question · Leaving the vehicle

You've parked on the roadside. What must you do before leaving the vehicle?

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Reset the retarder

Stop the engine

Switch off the tachograph

Remove your personal items

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Stop the engineThis was the right answer

Before leaving your vehicle parked, you must stop the engine. The parking brake must be set and the vehicle should be safe and secure when you leave the cab.

Reviewed reading for this question

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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