Swiss Driving Theory · RTA / TRO
Swiss driving theory: before driving adjust seat, mirrors and head restraint, fasten the belt. Use lights correctly $ndash running lights mandatory, fog lights only in poor visibility.
Adjust seat, head restraint and mirrors – head restraint at eye/head height to prevent whiplash
Fasten the seat belt (driver and all passengers – mandatory, also rear)
Check that lights, brakes and indicators work
Children under 12 and shorter than 150 cm: child seat required
Day/night running lights mandatory at all times (since 2014)
Low beam in tunnels, twilight, fog, rain, snow
High beam when no oncoming traffic and no vehicle ahead – dip in good time
Fog lights only in fog or heavy snow; rear fog light only when visibility –– 50 m
Use the horn only to warn – short signal in town, light signals at night and on country roads.
Hazard warning lights: when stopped at the roadside, approaching a tail-back, or being towed.
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