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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Belgium
True/false 17 Belgium 85 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 716
Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

51. Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

Motorcyclists are required to stay beside the kerb.
Motorcycles need more road space than cars.
✓ Motorcycles can be harder to see and may be in your blind spot.
Motorcycles always travel faster than other traffic.

Motorcyclists are smaller and can be hidden in blind spots. Check mirrors, signal, and look carefully before changing lanes.

Motorcycle near a vehicle preparing to change lanes
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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

52. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
Signal before opening the door without checking behind.
Check only for vehicles, not cyclists or pedestrians.
Check only the mirror before opening the door.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

Checking for passing road users before opening a car door
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

53. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

54. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.
To provide a place where vehicles may stop temporarily.
To give pedestrians priority throughout the whole street.
To allow pedestrians to cross without checking traffic.

Pedestrian crossings provide a designated place where people can safely cross the road.

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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What is an international driving permit mainly used for?

55. What is an international driving permit mainly used for?

As a replacement for your national driving licence.
To obtain a professional driving qualification.
✓ To drive in countries where your national licence alone is not recognised.
To add new driving licence categories.

An international driving permit is a standardised document used alongside your national driving licence when driving in countries where the national licence alone is not recognised. It does not replace your national driving licence.

International driving permit for travel abroad
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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

56. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

57. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

To allow the child to sit closer to the window.
To prevent the vehicle from braking suddenly.
To make it easier for the child to sleep.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

58. You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

True.
✓ False.

Hazard lights are used to warn other road users of a hazard or an unexpectedly stopped vehicle. They do not make illegal or unsafe parking acceptable.

Parked vehicle with hazard warning lights flashing
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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

59. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

The parking-brake control.
✓ The hazard warning light switch.
The headlight switch.
The rear-window demister.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

60. Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

To give the dog priority when crossing the road.
✓ To prevent it from suddenly running into the road.
To allow the dog to walk closer to moving traffic.
To make approaching vehicles drive more slowly.

Dogs can react unpredictably to vehicles, people, noises, or other animals. Keeping a dog under close control on a leash near traffic reduces the risk of it suddenly entering the road and endangering itself or other road users.

Pedestrian keeping a dog on a leash near traffic
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

61. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

Add the correct fuel and continue driving.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.
Start the engine and drive slowly to use the fuel.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

62. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.
Check behind only after you start moving.
Check the mirrors and reverse if they appear clear.
Sound the horn before reversing and proceed.

Before reversing, check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and other hazards. Reverse slowly and keep checking as you move.

Vehicle preparing to reverse from a driveway
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Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Belgium?

63. Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Belgium?

No.
✓ Yes.

In Belgium, the priority-to-the-right rule generally applies at uncontrolled intersections.

Vehicle approaching a junction from the right
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

64. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence D.
Licence C1.
Licence C1E.
✓ Licence C.

Category C1 is limited to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 7,500 kg. A goods vehicle above this limit requires category C.

Goods vehicle above 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass
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How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

65. How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

✓ It can block the view between road users.
It blocks the view only for pedestrians.
It has no effect if the hazard lights are on.
It improves visibility by slowing down traffic.

Parking too close to a junction can block visibility. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians may have difficulty seeing each other in time.

Parked vehicle obstructing visibility near a junction
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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

66. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

To tighten the shoulder belt.
To lock the seat in position.
✓ To release the seat belt.
To adjust the belt height.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

67. What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

Ride as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Follow a large vehicle closely for protection from the wind.
✓ Reduce speed and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Accelerate to get through the windy area quickly.

Strong crosswinds can push a motorcycle sideways and sudden gusts can affect its stability. Reduce speed, keep a steady grip on the handlebars and allow extra space, especially on exposed roads, bridges, or when passing gaps and large vehicles.

Motorcyclist riding in strong crosswinds
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

68. What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

Increase its pressure to match the other tyres.
Drive normally if the vehicle feels stable.
✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.

Temporary spare wheels may have limited speed, distance, and handling capabilities. Arrange a proper repair or replacement promptly.

Temporary spare wheel fitted to a vehicle
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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

69. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

Enter first if you reach the roundabout before other traffic.
Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.
Maintain your speed unless another vehicle blocks your path.
✓ Slow down and give way when required.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

Vehicle approaching a roundabout
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What minimum distance should a driver leave when passing a cyclist in Belgium?

70. What minimum distance should a driver leave when passing a cyclist in Belgium?

At least 1 metre everywhere.
At least 2 metres only on motorways.
✓ At least 1 metre inside built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them.
At least 50 centimetres everywhere.

Drivers must leave at least one metre when passing a cyclist inside a built-up area and at least 1.5 metres outside a built-up area.

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What is aquaplaning?

71. What is aquaplaning?

✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
When water enters the engine and causes it to stop.

Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing a loss of grip and control. The risk increases at higher speeds.

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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When should you switch off your fog lights?

72. When should you switch off your fog lights?

✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.
Never, because they always improve visibility.
When you enter a built-up area.
Only after the journey is finished.

Fog lights can dazzle other road users when visibility is normal, so switch them off when conditions improve.

Fog-light control as visibility improves
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

73. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

✓ The right foot.
The left foot.
Both feet together.
Either foot at the same time.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

74. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

Stop and wait until the tunnel is clear.
✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Switch on the hazard lights before entering.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

75. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

76. Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

Road signs become less important at higher elevations.
Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
Road conditions usually improve as altitude increases.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.

Fog, rain, snow, ice, falling rocks, and strong winds can develop rapidly in mountainous areas.

Changing visibility and weather on a mountain road
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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

77. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

It makes you walk more slowly across the road.
✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.
Music can make you lose your balance.
You may not see approaching traffic clearly.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

78. Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

R (Reverse).
P (Park).
D (Drive).
✓ N (Neutral).

Select N (Neutral) when drive should not be transmitted to the wheels. Unlike Park, Neutral does not lock the transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

79. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Open the windows and continue to your destination.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.
Ignore the fumes if no warning lights appear.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

80. How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.
They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.
They clear water from the road more effectively.
They shorten the stopping distance on wet roads.

Tyre tread helps channel water away and maintain grip. Worn tyres cannot clear water as effectively, increasing stopping distance and the risk of aquaplaning.

Worn tyre tread and wet-road grip
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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

81. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.
Loose on the ground so pedestrians can step over it.
Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

82. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.
By attaching a rope to the bumper.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.
Without checking the steering or brakes.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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How should you brake on a slippery road?

83. How should you brake on a slippery road?

Brake harder than usual to shorten the stopping distance.
Steer sharply while braking to avoid slippery areas.
✓ Brake gently and progressively.
Apply the brakes suddenly before the tyres lose grip.

Sudden braking can cause the wheels to lose grip. Smooth, progressive braking reduces the risk of skidding.

Braking on a slippery road surface
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What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

84. What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

30 km/h.
40 km/h.
50 km/h.
✓ 20 km/h.

Inside a woonerf or erf, pedestrians may use the full width of the road and the maximum speed is 20 km/h.

Belgian residential or shared-space zone
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How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

85. How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

✓ With the fuel-filler side close enough for the hose to reach safely.
As close to the pump as possible, even if access is restricted.
At an angle so the rear of the vehicle is closest to the pump.
Wherever there is space, regardless of the fuel-filler position.

Position the vehicle so the fuel filler is close to the pump and the hose can reach without being stretched tightly across or around the vehicle. Stop within the designated refuelling area and leave enough space to use the pump safely.

Vehicle positioned beside a fuel pump
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What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

86. What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

Pump it repeatedly while braking.
✓ Press it before the engine begins to stall.
Press it before using the brake pedal.
Keep it released until after the vehicle stops.

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake normally and press the clutch pedal before the engine speed becomes too low and the engine stalls. Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily early, as this reduces engine braking.

Clutch-pedal operation when stopping a manual vehicle
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

87. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

Press the accelerator pedal.
Switch off the engine.
✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.
Apply the parking brake only.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

88. Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

A small amount of alcohol improves balance.
A helmet protects you from alcohol-related risks.
Cycling after drinking is safe on quiet roads.
✓ Alcohol can reduce your balance, coordination, judgement, and reaction time.

Alcohol can make it harder to balance, steer, judge distances, and react to hazards. Riding a bicycle while impaired may also be against the law.

Alcohol consumption and bicycle-riding safety
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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

89. How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

✓ With both hands in a balanced position.
With one hand resting on the gear lever.
With both hands together at the bottom.
With one hand at the top of the wheel.

Hold the steering wheel with both hands in a balanced position so that you can steer smoothly and react quickly. A position around nine and three o'clock generally provides good control.

Driver holding the steering wheel with both hands
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What is the general speed limit in built-up areas in Brussels?

90. What is the general speed limit in built-up areas in Brussels?

40 km/h.
20 km/h.
✓ 30 km/h.
70 km/h.

In the Brussels-Capital Region, the general speed limit inside built-up areas is 30 km/h. Traffic signs may impose a different limit on particular roads.

Urban speed-limit setting in Brussels
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

91. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Air conditioning.
✓ Rear window demister.
Front windscreen demister.

This symbol indicates the rear window demister. It heats the rear window to help clear condensation, mist or frost and improve visibility.

Rear-window demister symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

92. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

Speed up so the vehicle can follow you.
✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Ignore it if there is not enough room to pass.
Stop immediately wherever you are.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

Emergency vehicle approaching with warning lights flashing
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Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

93. Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

Reversing can interfere with the tunnel lighting.
The tunnel may be too narrow for the vehicle to turn.
A U-turn can confuse the tunnel's traffic monitoring system.
✓ It can cause a serious collision with approaching traffic.

Other drivers may not expect a vehicle to reverse or turn around. Only change direction when instructed by police or tunnel staff.

Vehicle manoeuvring inside a road tunnel
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

94. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence A1?

95. At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence A1?

17 years.
20 years.
24 years.
✓ 18 years.

Driving licence A1 may be obtained from the age of 18 in Belgium.

Minimum age for a Belgian category A1 driving licence
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence AM?

96. At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence AM?

17 years.
18 years.
✓ 16 years.
15 years.

Driving licence AM may be obtained from the age of 16 in Belgium.

Minimum age for a Belgian category AM driving licence
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

97. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ A door is open.
The parking brake is applied.
The anti-theft system is active.
The seat belt is not fastened.

This symbol indicates that one or more vehicle doors are not fully closed. Check that all doors are securely shut before driving.

Door-open warning symbol on the dashboard
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How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

98. How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

Exactly 50 metres on every road.
Only directly beside the vehicle.
At least 20 metres on every road.
✓ At least 30 metres on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres on motorways.

The warning triangle should normally be placed at least 30 metres away on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres away on motorways.

Warning triangle positioned behind a broken-down vehicle
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

99. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

100. Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

✓ False.
True.

Speed limits apply at all times unless a different limit is clearly indicated.

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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