The answer options
- Park in a busy area
- Leave the engine running
- Lock it and remove the keyCorrect
- Switch the engine off but don't remove the key
Why that is the answer
Whenever you leave your vehicle unattended, even for a short time, you must switch off the engine, remove the key, and lock the doors. This protects your vehicle against theft. The Highway Code states you must secure your vehicle before leaving it. Leaving the engine running or leaving keys in the ignition makes your car an easy target for thieves and is illegal. Parking in a busy area will not prevent theft.
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?
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- 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?