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What should a driver do to secure the vehicle before leaving it?

  1. A.Apply the exhaust brake and switch off the engine.
  2. B.Leave the engine running with the parking brake on.
  3. C.Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine.
  4. D.Leave the engine running with the exhaust brake on.
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Correct answer: C. Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine.

Before you leave your vehicle, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition. Check to make sure that you can open the door safely without endangering others, and alight when it is safe to do so.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 804 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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