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A driver parks a passenger car with a manual gearbox on a steep uphill slope and leaves the driving position. Besides stopping the engine and switching off the ignition, what must they do?

Correct answer

Apply the parking brake and leave first gear engaged.

Apply the parking brake and leave first gear engaged. On a downhill slope, leave reverse engaged; where applicable, use the gearbox’s parking position. If leaving the vehicle, take the necessary precautions to prevent unauthorised use.

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  • Use only the parking brake, without leaving a gear engaged.

  • Leave reverse engaged and apply the parking brake.

  • Apply the parking brake and leave first gear engaged.

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