{"id":2138,"date":"2015-04-23T23:55:59","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T23:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2019-02-05T11:20:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T11:20:32","slug":"rules-for-drivers-and-motorcyclists-before-setting-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/rules-for-drivers-and-motorcyclists-before-setting-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules for drivers and motorcyclists: Before setting off"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Rule 97<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Before setting off.<\/strong> You should ensure that<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have planned your route and allowed sufficient time<\/li>\n<li>clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner<\/li>\n<li>you know where all the controls are and how to use them before you need them. Not all vehicles are the same; do not wait until it is too late to find out<\/li>\n<li>your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly to ensure comfort, full control and maximum vision<\/li>\n<li>head restraints are properly adjusted to reduce the risk of neck and spine injuries in the event of a collision<\/li>\n<li>you have sufficient fuel before commencing your journey, especially if it includes motorway driving. It can be dangerous to lose power when driving in traffic<\/li>\n<li>ensure your vehicle is legal and roadworthy<\/li>\n<li>switch off your mobile phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/highway-code-rule-97.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2139 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/highway-code-rule-97-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"highway-code-rule-97\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/highway-code-rule-97-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/highway-code-rule-97.jpg 477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rule 97 Before setting off. 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