How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?
- A Leave it in a well-lit area
- B Park in a quiet side road
- C Do not engage the steering lock
- D Park in a poorly lit area
Why this is the answer
Having your vehicle broken into or stolen can be very distressing and inconvenient. Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended in poorly lit areas.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Park in a quiet side road — Quiet means nobody is passing to see what happens.
- C
- Do not engage the steering lock — The steering lock is one of the things making the car harder to take.
- D
- Park in a poorly lit area — That is exactly what a thief wants.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 20
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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