The answer options
- Park in an unlit area
- Leave the radio turned on
- Park near a busy junction
- Install a security-coded radioCorrect
Why that is the answer
A security-coded radio requires a unique passcode to function if disconnected from the vehicle power supply. This makes the unit useless to a thief and removes its resale value, making your car a much less appealing target. Conversely, parking in an unlit area gives thieves cover to work unseen, while leaving the radio on will simply drain your battery. DVSA guidance recommends using security features to protect your vehicle and its contents.
How this comes up in the real test
Questions from safety and your vehicle appear throughout the 50-question multiple-choice section, and the wording changes between versions. Learn the rule rather than the sentence: the DVSA can ask the same point from the opposite direction, and a memorised answer falls over the moment the phrasing moves.
The pass mark is 43 out of 50, so seven wrong answers is your entire margin. If a whole category is shaky, run the topic practice below until you are getting every question right for the right reason, then go back to full mocks under the clock.
More safety and your vehicle questions
- A vehicle MOT test will include an exhaust emissions test. What is the reason for this?
- Before leaving your vehicle unattended, what should you remove from it?
- How can drivers help the environment?
- How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help protect the environment?
- How can the volume of traffic on roads be reduced?
- How can you avoid wasting fuel?