Weather and visibilityQuestion 346 of 424

Before you set off in snow, what MUST you do with your windows?

  1. Clear all snow and ice from all of them
  2. Clear only the windscreen
  3. Clear a small area in front of the driver
  4. Clear the front and rear windows only
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Correct answer: Clear all snow and ice from all of them

You must be able to see. Clear every window, not only the windscreen.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Driving in adverse weather conditions (226 to 237), Rule 229

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026