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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
Which side do people drive on in Belgium?

601. Which side do people drive on in Belgium?

Left-hand side.
✓ Right-hand side.

Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road in Belgium.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

602. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

Accelerate so you pass through first.
✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
Maintain your speed because you have priority.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

603. What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.

A pressure loss or damaged tyre can affect steering and braking. If the tyre-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tyre problem. Stop safely and inspect the tyres before continuing.

Tyre-pressure warning and a tyre inspection
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

604. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low washer fluid.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Low fuel level.

This symbol indicates that the fuel level is low. Refuel soon to reduce the risk of running out of fuel.

Low-fuel warning symbol on the dashboard
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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

605. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

Tilted back to keep your forehead clear.
Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.
High on the head with the straps loose.
✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.

A helmet should sit level on the head and remain securely in place so it can provide effective protection.

Bicycle helmet positioned securely on the rider's head
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When should you merge if your lane ends during heavily congested traffic?

606. When should you merge if your lane ends during heavily congested traffic?

Only after driving through the closed section.
At any point without using an indicator.
After stopping beside the final cone.
✓ Immediately before the narrowing, taking turns with traffic in the open lane.

During heavily slowed traffic, Belgian zipper-merging rules require drivers to use the ending lane until just before the narrowing. Drivers in the continuing lane must then allow one vehicle to merge alternately.

Vehicles taking turns to merge at a lane narrowing
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What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

607. What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

The accelerator pedal locks in position.
The selected speed increases.
The parking brake is applied.
✓ Cruise control is cancelled or temporarily disengaged.

Pressing the brake pedal normally cancels or temporarily disengages cruise control, returning speed control to the driver.

Brake-pedal operation to disengage cruise control
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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

608. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

The first rain makes the road surface softer.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.
Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

609. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
Steering-wheel adjustment.
Lumbar support.
✓ Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

610. Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

To improve rear visibility.
To make the seat belt tighter.
To support the lower back.
✓ To reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

A correctly adjusted head restraint helps support the head and can reduce the risk of neck injury, especially in a rear-end collision. The top of the restraint should normally be level with the top of the head.

Adjusting a vehicle seat's head restraint
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

611. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
Air conditioning.
Heated steering wheel.
✓ Seat heating.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

612. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

Motorway cameras may not recognise the vehicle correctly.
The speedometer may become less accurate.
The steering may become heavier while turning around.
✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

613. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

True.
✓ False.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

614. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

Any category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.
A category D1 minibus with a heavy trailer.
Any combination weighing more than 12,000 kg.
✓ A C1 vehicle with a heavy trailer, up to 12,000 kg combined.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg, provided the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg. It can also cover certain category B vehicles towing trailers over 3,500 kg, again with a combined maximum authorised mass not exceeding 12,000 kg.

Goods vehicle and trailer covered by category C1E
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

615. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To increase stopping distance.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To keep the windscreen clearer.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

616. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Child safety lock.
Central door locking.
Mirror adjustment.
Window lock.

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

617. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

By increasing air recirculation.
By heating the rear window directly.
By opening the windows automatically.
✓ By removing moisture from the air.

Using the air conditioning can help demist the windows because it removes moisture from the cabin air. Directing this drier air towards the windscreen can clear condensation more quickly.

Air-conditioning controls used to demist the windscreen
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What is the general speed limit on an ordinary road outside built-up areas in Wallonia?

618. What is the general speed limit on an ordinary road outside built-up areas in Wallonia?

50 km/h.
100 km/h.
✓ 90 km/h.
120 km/h.

In Wallonia, the general limit on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 90 km/h unless a traffic sign imposes a different limit.

Ordinary road outside a built-up area in Wallonia
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

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

Licence BE.
Licence C.
✓ Licence C1.
Licence B.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg.

Goods vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of 7,500 kg
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What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

620. What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

✓ Stop the charging session, unlock the vehicle, and follow the instructions.
Pull the connector out as hard as possible.
Drive forwards slowly until the connector releases.
Twist the connector from side to side until it comes loose.

Charging connectors may remain locked while charging or until the vehicle is unlocked. Stop the charging session and follow the vehicle or charger's release procedure. Never force the connector; if it remains stuck, seek appropriate assistance.

Charging connector attached to an electric vehicle
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You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

621. You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

True.
✓ False.

You should keep a safe following distance so you have enough time to react if traffic slows or stops suddenly.

Vehicle following closely behind another vehicle
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

622. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

Visibility distance and reaction distance.
Reaction distance and following distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

623. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

✓ Non-bus vehicles over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Any heavy vehicle with a heavy trailer.
Vehicles up to 3,500 kg only.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than buses, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg. They may carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver and may tow a trailer up to 750 kg.

Goods vehicle covered by category C1
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Belgium?

624. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Belgium?

✓ 120 km/h.
130 km/h.
100 km/h.
110 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Belgium is 120 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

625. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The parking brake applies automatically.
The transmission selects Park.
The engine switches off.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

626. What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

Enter at a low speed and let motorway traffic adjust.
Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.
Force your way into the nearest gap.
✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.

Use the entry lane to build a suitable speed, check carefully, signal, and merge only when it is safe.

Vehicle joining a motorway from an entry lane
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

627. What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
Apply or release the parking brake.
✓ Increase or decrease the selected cruising speed.
Change the transmission gear.

When cruise control is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected cruising speed. The amount of each adjustment can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the cruising speed
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What Belgian licence is normally used for agricultural or forestry tractors?

628. What Belgian licence is normally used for agricultural or forestry tractors?

Licence B.
Licence C.
✓ Licence G.
Licence BE.

Category G is intended for agricultural and forestry tractors and certain agricultural machinery used for agricultural or forestry activities. It can also cover their trailers.

Tractor and Belgian category G driving licence
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

629. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

True.
✓ False.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

Cyclist near the door of a parked car
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

630. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air conditioning.
Cabin temperature adjustment.
Air recirculation.
✓ Airflow direction.

This control selects the direction of the ventilation airflow, such as towards the face, feet or windscreen.

Control for directing cabin ventilation airflow
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When must a driver wear a reflective vest after a motorway breakdown?

631. When must a driver wear a reflective vest after a motorway breakdown?

Only when passengers remain inside.
✓ When leaving the vehicle where stopping or parking is prohibited.
Only when repairing the vehicle at home.
A safety vest is never required.

On motorways and express roads, the driver must wear a reflective safety vest when leaving a broken-down vehicle that is stopped where stopping or parking is prohibited.

Driver wearing a reflective vest after a motorway breakdown
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What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

632. What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

Licence B.
✓ Licence BE.
Licence C1E.
Licence B with Code 96.

Category BE covers a category B towing vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer having a maximum authorised mass of up to 3,500 kg. Category B with Code 96 is limited to combinations with a maximum authorised mass of up to 4,250 kg.

Car and trailer combination for category BE
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

633. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

To fold the mirrors automatically.
✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To adjust the mirror angle.
To improve the headlights.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Belgium?

634. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Belgium?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Belgium are required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

635. What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To enlarge the view behind.
To heat the rear window.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.

The anti-dazzle setting reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind, helping the driver maintain a clear view without being dazzled.

Anti-dazzle control on an interior rear-view mirror
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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

636. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
The water can increase tyre pressure.
✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.
The brakes become more effective when wet.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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Must cars use dipped headlights solely because they enter a tunnel in Belgium?

637. Must cars use dipped headlights solely because they enter a tunnel in Belgium?

✓ No.
Yes.

Dipped headlights are not generally required solely because a car is in a tunnel in Belgium. Darkness or poor visibility may still require their use, and drivers must follow any tunnel lighting instructions.

Vehicle using dipped headlights in a road tunnel
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How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

638. How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

✓ Securely, without affecting steering, braking, or balance.
On one handlebar if the bag is not very heavy.
On one side of the bicycle to leave the other side clear.
On the rear carrier without securing it for a short trip.

Loose or badly positioned luggage can interfere with control, become caught in the wheels, or hide bicycle lights.

Luggage carried on a bicycle
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What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

639. What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

Overtake as soon as your vehicle can fit past.
Sound your horn so the cyclist moves aside.
Pass even if you cannot leave much space.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when there is enough space.

Cyclists may need to avoid potholes, drains, or wind gusts. Keep distance and only pass when you can leave plenty of space.

Vehicle following a cyclist on a narrow road
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Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

640. Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

It improves braking on steep roads.
It reduces tyre wear on the towing vehicle.
It keeps the trailer more stable in strong winds.
✓ It can reduce stability and place excessive strain on the vehicle.

Overloading can affect braking, steering, tyres, suspension, and trailer stability. Always remain within permitted limits. After loading, check that the load is secure and correctly distributed before starting your journey.

Loaded trailer and towing limits
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

641. What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

Swerve immediately into the opposite lane.
✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Sound your horn and continue driving.
Flash your lights instead of slowing down.

Children can act unpredictably. Brake firmly, stay alert, and be prepared for more children to follow.

Child entering the road ahead of a vehicle
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What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

642. What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

Keep riding normally and let the driver find a way past.
Move aside quickly without checking around you.
Follow closely behind it once it passes.
✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.

Emergency vehicles need a clear route. Move predictably and stop only where doing so is safe.

Cyclist near an approaching emergency vehicle
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What should you do before changing lanes?

643. What should you do before changing lanes?

Check the blind spot only after starting to move.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.
Speed up and move over before nearby traffic catches up.
Rely on your mirrors without checking the blind spot.

Always check your mirrors, look over your shoulder if necessary, and make sure it is safe before changing lanes.

Driver checking surrounding traffic before changing lanes
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Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

644. Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
To make the vehicle headlights work more effectively.
To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.
Because tunnel lighting can damage dark lenses.

Dark sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes and can make hazards inside a tunnel harder to see.

Driver removing sunglasses before entering a tunnel
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When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

645. When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

Only on motorways.
✓ In fog or snow with visibility below about 100 metres, and during heavy rain.
Whenever another vehicle follows closely.
Whenever it is dark.

Rear fog lights must be used in fog or snowfall that reduces visibility below about 100 metres and also during heavy rain. They may not be used in other conditions.

Vehicle using rear fog lights in poor visibility
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

646. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
Oil-pressure warning.
✓ Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the vehicle's charging system. If it remains illuminated while the engine is running, the battery may not be charging correctly because of a fault with the alternator, battery, wiring, or related components.

Charging-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

647. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Leave it flashing until the next turn.
Press the horn.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

648. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Hazard warning lights.
Rear fog lights.
Direction indicators.
Emergency braking.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

649. What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

Turn suddenly toward the roadside.
✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.
Swerve sharply into another lane.
Release the steering wheel and brake hard.

If a large animal enters the road, brake firmly while keeping the vehicle under control. Avoid sudden swerving, as this can cause you to lose control or collide with other traffic.

Large animal entering a vehicle's path
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

650. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Parking brake applied.
Brake pads worn.
ABS fault.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. It should normally go out when the parking brake is fully released.

Parking-brake indicator symbol on the dashboard
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