Dirt roadBelgium
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133. Dirt road
A dirt road is an unpaved road whose surface consists mainly of natural soil, earth or compacted ground rather than asphalt, concrete or an added gravel surface. Dirt roads are commonly found in rural, agricultural, forest and remote areas.
Drivers on dirt roads should adapt their speed to the surface conditions and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering. Dust, mud, ruts, potholes and reduced tyre grip can make driving more difficult, especially during or after bad weather.
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How is a dirt or earth road defined in Belgium?
The Belgian Road Code defines an aardeweg as a public road that is wider than a path and is not laid out for vehicle traffic in general.
Who has priority when leaving an earth road in Belgium?
A driver coming from an earth road or path onto a public road with a carriageway must give way to every driver travelling on the road or carriageway being entered.
Does an earth road stop being an earth road if its entrance is paved in Belgium?
No. An earth road does not lose its legal status merely because the section where it connects with another public road has the appearance of a normal carriageway.

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