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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
What should you check before starting a long journey?

101. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Only the tyres and fuel level.
Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

102. What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Sound your horn so the driver notices you.
✓ Slow down and pass carefully with plenty of space.
Flash your headlights to encourage it to move aside.

Animals can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Reduce speed, keep distance, and pass only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an animal-drawn vehicle
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

103. You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

True.
✓ False.

An amber light means you should stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through the junction with caution.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

104. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Door open.
✓ Seat belt not fastened.
Airbag-system warning.
Brake-system warning.

This symbol is a seat-belt reminder. It indicates that the driver or another detected occupant has not fastened their seat belt.

Seat-belt reminder symbol on the dashboard
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May a cyclist younger than 10 ride on the pavement in Belgium?

105. May a cyclist younger than 10 ride on the pavement in Belgium?

✓ Yes, in all circumstances.
Only during school hours.
Only outside built-up areas.
Only when accompanied by an adult.

Cyclists younger than 10 may use pavements and raised verges in all circumstances.

Young child riding a bicycle on the pavement
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

106. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the vehicle uses less fuel.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the pedals require less force to operate.
So the brakes respond more quickly.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

107. What information is needed when requesting emergency assistance?

Your name, destination, and planned route.
✓ Your exact location, direction of travel, vehicle details, and the problem.
Your insurance details and last service date.
Only the road name and nearest town.

Road numbers, junctions, location markers, direction of travel, and a clear description of the incident help assistance reach you quickly.

Requesting help after a vehicle breakdown
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

108. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
✓ Rear fog lights.
Sidelights.
Front fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are switched on. Rear fog lights make the vehicle more visible from behind in conditions of severely reduced visibility, but they can dazzle other road users when used unnecessarily.

Rear fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What colour is a stop sign usually?

109. What colour is a stop sign usually?

White.
Green.
Yellow.
✓ Red.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Belgium?

110. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Belgium?

GIVE WAY.
YIELD.
STOP.
✓ No wording.

Give-way signs in Belgium normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

111. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.
Let them drive if they say they feel sober.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

112. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It only affects your ability to hear.
It makes the steering feel heavier.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.
✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.

A microsleep is a brief, involuntary episode of sleep that can last for a few seconds. During that time, you may lose awareness of the road and travel a considerable distance without reacting to hazards.

Driver losing alertness at the wheel
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What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

113. What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

✓ Check for tyre or wheel damage when it is safe to stop.
Continue driving normally if the tyre still looks inflated.
Brake sharply to check whether the wheels are damaged.
Increase speed to see whether the steering remains stable.

A hard impact with a pothole can damage tyres, wheel rims, steering, suspension, or wheel alignment. When it is safe to stop, inspect the tyres and wheels and pay attention to unusual vibration, pulling, or steering changes. Have the vehicle checked if you suspect damage.

Checking a tyre and wheel after hitting a pothole
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What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

114. What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

Licence A2.
✓ Licence AM.
No driving licence is required.
Licence A1.

Category AM covers certain two- and three-wheeled mopeds with a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h, as well as light quadricycles.

Moped with a design speed up to 45 km/h
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How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

115. How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

Press it as hard as possible immediately.
✓ Apply pressure progressively.
Use the parking brake instead.
Pump the pedal repeatedly.

For normal braking, apply the brake pedal progressively and smoothly. As the vehicle comes to a stop, easing the pressure slightly can help avoid a sudden jerk.

Progressive brake-pedal pressure for a smooth stop
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence C?

116. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence C?

Moped.
Bus.
✓ Truck.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Driving licence card for category C
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

117. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.
Power-steering warning.
✓ Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates that one or more tyres may have low pressure. Check the tyre pressures and inspect the tyres for damage or a puncture.

Tyre-pressure warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

118. Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

Large vehicles always travel more slowly than cars.
✓ You may remain in its blind spot and have less room to escape.
Driving beside them improves your view of the road ahead.
Their tyres may reduce the motorway speed limit.

Large vehicles have significant blind spots. Avoid travelling alongside them longer than necessary.

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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

119. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.
The engine could become difficult to restart.
✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

120. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.
To make blind spots disappear completely.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

121. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

122. What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

Licence A2.
✓ Licence A.
Licence AM.
Licence A1.

Category A2 is limited to motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW. A motorcycle with more than 35 kW therefore requires category A.

Motorcycle with more than 35 kW
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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Belgium?

123. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Belgium?

✓ Left-hand side.
Right-hand side.

Drivers normally overtake on the left-hand side in Belgium.

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

124. What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.
Check only the bicycle and ignore minor injuries.
Test the bicycle by riding it before checking for damage.
✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.

A fall can damage the brakes, wheels, frame, handlebars, or helmet. Injuries may also not be immediately obvious.

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What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

125. What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

Plan to drive through the night.
Keep the cabin as warm as possible.
Avoid taking any breaks until you feel tired.
✓ Get enough sleep before starting the journey.

Getting enough sleep before a long journey helps reduce the risk of driver fatigue. Plan breaks in advance and avoid starting a long drive when you are already tired.

Rest and preparation before a long drive
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Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

126. Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

Drivers should always use the lane with fewer vehicles.
Temporary lanes are designed for frequent lane changes.
Lane changes are safer when traffic is moving slowly.
✓ Narrow lanes and changing layouts increase the risk of collision.

Frequent lane changes create additional risk where space is limited and drivers are already adapting to temporary layouts.

Vehicles travelling through restricted roadworks lanes
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

127. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

Car.
Motorcycle.
✓ Moped.
Bus.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Driving licence card for category AM
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

128. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

129. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
The steering becoming heavier.
The road surface becoming more slippery.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

130. What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

To move the child closer to the front seats.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.
To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.

A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle seat belt fits correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and shoulder, rather than the neck or abdomen.

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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Why must a roof load be securely attached?

131. Why must a roof load be securely attached?

To stop the roof rack from increasing fuel consumption.
✓ It could shift or fall and create a serious hazard.
Because the roof will hold the load in place while driving.
To keep the vehicle within its normal height.

A roof load is exposed to strong airflow and movement. It must be restrained correctly and kept within the permitted limits.

Load secured to a vehicle's roof
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Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

132. Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

To keep the windscreen from misting.
To reduce tyre wear inside the tunnel.
To prevent the tunnel lights from becoming too bright.
✓ To improve visibility and help other road users see you.

Tunnel lighting may be much darker than daylight. Dipped headlights help you see and make your vehicle more visible.

Vehicle using dipped headlights before entering a tunnel
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

133. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
Engine-management warning.
Electronic stability control.
✓ Cruise control.

This symbol indicates the cruise-control system. Cruise control can maintain a selected vehicle speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The exact indicator behaviour can vary between vehicles.

Cruise-control indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

134. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

To keep traffic moving at a steady speed.
✓ To have enough time to stop.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
To make overtaking easier.

A safe following distance gives you enough time to react if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

Gap between a vehicle and the traffic ahead
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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

135. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Before braking to a stop.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.
While the vehicle is still moving slowly.

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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What is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

136. What is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence BE.
Licence C.
Licence CE.
✓ Licence C1E.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer over 750 kg, provided the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg.

Category C1 vehicle and trailer combination up to 12,000 kg
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

137. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.
Maintain speed and steer around them when necessary.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for protection.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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What should you do when a tram or another rail vehicle approaches?

138. What should you do when a tram or another rail vehicle approaches?

Stop on the tracks until the tram passes.
✓ Give way and clear the tracks as quickly as possible.
Continue because cars always have priority.
Expect the tram to give way to traffic from the right.

Road users must give way to rail vehicles and clear the tracks. A tram does not normally lose its priority because another road user approaches from the right.

Tram approaching other road traffic
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What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

139. What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

Stop only if another warning light appears.
Ignore the noise if the warning light later goes out.
Wait until the next service to have it checked.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.

A red warning combined with an unusual noise may indicate a serious fault. Continuing could cause damage or loss of control.

Red dashboard warning requiring the driver's attention
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

140. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
✓ Front windscreen demister.
Air recirculation.
Air conditioning.

This symbol indicates the front windscreen demister. It directs airflow towards the windscreen to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windscreen demister symbol on the dashboard
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Are snow chains generally required in Belgium?

141. Are snow chains generally required in Belgium?

Yes, throughout the year.
Yes, throughout winter.
✓ No.

Snow chains are not generally required in Belgium, although they may be useful or required in specific conditions or locations.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

142. What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

Follow the normal traffic signs instead.
✓ Follow the worker's signals and instructions.
Follow the vehicle ahead instead of the worker's signal.
Wait for a police officer to confirm the signal.

Authorised road workers may control traffic through a work zone. Watch carefully and follow their directions.

Road worker directing traffic
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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

143. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
To reduce exhaust gases near construction sites.
To keep construction dust off the windscreen.
You should not reduce speed near roadworks.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?

144. What should you do when entering a roundabout?

Stop and wait until the roundabout is completely empty.
Enter if there is space, even if other traffic must slow down.
✓ Slow down, give way when required, and enter only when safe.
Enter if another driver appears to be slowing down.

When approaching a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, follow the signs and local priority rules, and enter only when it is safe.

Vehicle at a roundabout entrance
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

145. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ A general warning requiring attention.
A brake-system fault.

This is a general or master warning symbol. It indicates that the vehicle has detected a condition requiring attention and is often accompanied by a message or another warning on the instrument display.

General warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

146. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

✓ A category B vehicle with a trailer up to 3,500 kg.
A category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.
A goods vehicle up to 7,500 kg.
A bus with a trailer over 750 kg.

Category BE covers combinations consisting of a category B towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg. Lighter combinations may already be covered by category B.

Car and trailer covered by category BE
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

147. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

Speed limits always decrease near hill crests.
✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Hilltops usually have a slippery road surface.
Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

148. What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

Check whether other vehicles are using the roads.
✓ The weather, road conditions, tyres, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.
Nothing extra if the vehicle has winter tyres.
Only whether you have enough fuel or charge.

Check whether the journey is necessary and prepare for delays or changing conditions. Suitable tyres, sufficient fuel or charge, warm clothing, and basic emergency supplies may be important.

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

149. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can prevent the horn from working properly.
They can make road signs harder to read.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

150. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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