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Difficulty: MediumVehicle Security and Anti-Theft

You stop at a petrol station forecourt and need to walk to the cashier to pay for fuel. What should you do before leaving your vehicle unattended?

  1. A
    Leave the engine running with the hazard warning lights switched on
  2. Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key, and lock all doorsAnswer
  3. C
    Turn off the ignition but leave the key inside the vehicle and lock the door using a spare key
  4. D
    Switch off the engine but leave a window open slightly to prevent cabin condensation

Answer

Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key, and lock all doors
Whenever you leave your vehicle unattended—even for a few moments to pay for fuel—you must switch off the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and lock all doors and windows to prevent theft and comply with the Highway Code.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the security risk when leaving the vehicle unattended on a forecourt
Recognise that opportunistic theft can happen within seconds, regardless of how brief the stop is
Vehicle security measures must be applied every time the driver leaves the car
2
Determine the necessary legal and physical anti-theft precautions
Turn off the engine, take the keys with you, close all windows, and ensure all doors are locked
The Highway Code strictly prohibits leaving an unattended vehicle with the engine running, and locking the car protects it from theft

Key Concept

Securing an unattended vehicle during short stops
Estimated Time:45s
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Vehicle Security and Anti-Theft

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