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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 do about a chip in the windscreen?

151. What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

Cover the chip so it cannot spread.
✓ Have it assessed and repaired promptly.
Wait until the chip becomes a larger crack.
Ignore it if it is outside your direct view.

A chip can obstruct your view, weaken the glass, and develop into a larger crack. Have it checked and repaired promptly.

Stone chip in a vehicle's windscreen
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What is the minimum licence category for a Belgian class B moped?

152. What is the minimum licence category for a Belgian class B moped?

✓ Licence AM.
Licence A.
Licence B.
No driving licence is required.

A Belgian class B moped has a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h. A driving licence AM is normally required from the age of 16. Drivers born before 15 February 1961 are exempt from the AM licence requirement.

Belgian class B moped and category AM driving licence
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

153. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Interior lighting.
Parking lights.
Dipped headlights.
Instrument-panel brightness.

This control operates the vehicle's interior lighting. Depending on the vehicle, the lights can be switched on manually or set to illuminate automatically when a door is opened.

Control for the vehicle's interior lighting
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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

154. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

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

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

155. What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

Use it again after tightening the straps.
✓ Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's replacement guidance.
Keep using it if the visor or straps still work.
Keep using it if there are no visible cracks.

A helmet can be damaged internally by a significant impact even when no damage is visible from the outside. Stop using the helmet and follow the manufacturer's guidance, which will commonly require replacement after a significant impact.

Helmet inspection after a significant impact
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Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

156. Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

They provide shortcuts to nearby roads.
They mark areas where vehicles may stop temporarily.
Pedestrians may be crossing near them.
✓ You may need to reach one quickly during an emergency.

Knowing where emergency exits and refuge areas are located can save valuable time during a fire, collision, or evacuation.

Emergency exit inside a road tunnel
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How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

157. How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

✓ Securely and evenly, without affecting balance or control.
Loosely strapped so it can move with the motorcycle.
As high as possible so it stays away from the wheels.
Hanging from the handlebars if the luggage is light.

Motorcycle luggage should be securely fastened and sensibly distributed. A loose, uneven or badly positioned load can affect balance, steering and braking, or become caught in moving parts.

Luggage carried on a motorcycle
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

158. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

✓ False.
True.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

159. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

It must always stop before reaching the top.
✓ It may slow down suddenly or roll backward.
Its engine may become louder on the hill.
Its headlights may point higher uphill.

Vehicles may lose speed or briefly roll backward when starting on a steep incline. Extra space gives you more time to react.

Vehicle following another up a steep hill
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian provisional licence M36?

160. At what age can you obtain a Belgian provisional licence M36?

20 years.
21 years.
18 years.
✓ 17 years.

A Belgian provisional driving licence M36 may be obtained from the age of 17. The learner must drive with an authorised guide.

Minimum age for a Belgian M36 provisional driving licence
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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

161. Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.
✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.
Wide turns prevent the trailer from swaying.
The trailer always follows the same path as the towing vehicle.

Trailer wheels cut closer to the inside of a turn. Allow enough clearance from kerbs, signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

Towing vehicle and trailer negotiating a turn
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

162. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror folding.
Central door locking.
✓ Exterior mirror adjustment.
Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the vehicle's exterior mirrors. The driver normally selects the left or right mirror and then moves the control to change its angle.

Control for adjusting the exterior mirrors
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What must you do before using a rear-facing child seat in front of an airbag?

163. What must you do before using a rear-facing child seat in front of an airbag?

Turn the child seat to face forward.
Move the child seat closer to the dashboard.
✓ Make sure the airbag is deactivated.
Leave the airbag active for extra protection.

A rear-facing child-restraint system must not be used in front of an active frontal airbag. The airbag must be switched off or disabled automatically.

Rear-facing child seat and front passenger airbag control
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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

164. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

Continue slowly until you reach a service station.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Ignore it if the engine sounds normal.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.

Low oil pressure can quickly cause severe engine damage. Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off the engine, and investigate the cause before continuing.

Oil-pressure warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

165. What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

Stop only if other traffic is approaching.
Cross the stop line before stopping.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
✓ Stop and wait until you may proceed.

A red traffic light means you must stop before the stop line, pedestrian crossing, or intersection unless a sign or signal indicates otherwise.

Red traffic light at a junction
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

166. What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

Continue driving slowly until the steam stops.
Pour cold water over the engine immediately.
Keep the engine running so the cooling system keeps working.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.

Steam can indicate an overheated and pressurised cooling system. Do not remove the coolant cap while the system is hot.

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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What should you do before crossing the road?

167. What should you do before crossing the road?

Listen for vehicles instead of looking.
Cross if the nearest vehicle is slowing down.
Follow another pedestrian without checking yourself.
✓ Look for traffic in all directions.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

168. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To show mainly the rear seats.
To show the driver's face.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To point towards the left door mirror.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

169. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.
Enter the lane slowly so other traffic has time to react.
Pull out as soon as there is enough space for your vehicle.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

Vehicle preparing to rejoin traffic after a breakdown
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Where must you apply if your Belgian provisional driving licence is lost?

170. Where must you apply if your Belgian provisional driving licence is lost?

At an examination centre.
✓ At your municipality.
At the vehicle registration office.
Through BelDrive.

A lost Belgian provisional driving licence cannot currently be replaced through BelDrive. You must apply at the municipality where you are registered.

Replacement of a lost Belgian provisional driving licence
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Belgium?

171. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Belgium?

✓ Red border with white background.
Red border with yellow background.
Blue border with white background.
Black border with yellow background.

Most warning signs in Belgium have a red border with a white background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

172. What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

✓ Reduce speed and pass only when there is enough space.
Sound your horn so the animals move away.
Maintain speed because the animals are beside the road.
Use the opposite lane without checking.

Animals beside a narrow road may step into your path. Slow down and leave as much safe space as possible.

Animals gathered beside a narrow rural road
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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

173. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Switch off the engine before slowing down.
✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.
Continue driving until the vehicle stops by itself.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

Vehicle stopped after developing a mechanical fault
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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

174. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.
Accelerate to pass the danger point more quickly.
Brake sharply as soon as the vehicle enters your lane.
Maintain your speed and expect the other driver to return to their lane.

If an oncoming vehicle creates danger while overtaking, reduce speed and make space if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden movements that could create an additional hazard.

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

175. When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

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

Select reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Press the clutch fully before selecting reverse to avoid unnecessary wear or damage to the transmission.

Selecting reverse gear in a stationary manual vehicle
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When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Belgium?

176. When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Belgium?

Whenever traffic is slow.
✓ To avoid immediate danger.
Whenever overtaking.
To greet other road users.

In built-up areas in Belgium, the horn should normally be used only when necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn used to warn of danger in town
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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

177. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.
Switch on more electrical systems to test the battery.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

178. What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.
Maintain your speed if the road ahead appears clear.
Move slightly toward the centre for a better view.
Brake only after entering the curve if necessary.

A curve can hide oncoming traffic, obstacles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Reduce speed and keep a safe position.

Road bend with a restricted view ahead
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What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

179. What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

Drive closely behind it until there is room to pass.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for them to move across your path.
Use your horn so the driver waits for you.
Accelerate before the vehicle reaches the road.

Construction vehicles may move slowly, have limited visibility, or carry loose material. Give them time and space to manoeuvre.

Construction vehicle entering or leaving a road
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

180. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

181. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

Coast in neutral to save fuel.
Rely mainly on continuous braking to control speed.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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Where may you park inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

182. Where may you park inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

Directly outside any house.
Along either side without restrictions.
Only on the pavement.
✓ Only in marked parking places or where a sign permits parking.

Parking is prohibited inside a woonerf or erf except in designated parking places or where a traffic sign expressly allows it.

Parking spaces in a residential or shared-space zone
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What does Code 78 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

183. What does Code 78 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

✓ You may drive only vehicles with automatic transmission.
You have professional driver qualification.
You may drive only within Belgium.
You may drive only vehicles with manual transmission.

Code 78 restricts the relevant driving licence category to vehicles with automatic transmission. It is added when the practical test for that category is passed in an automatic vehicle.

Code 78 automatic-transmission restriction on a driving licence
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Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

184. Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

The hazard warning switch.
The windscreen-wiper control.
The rear-window demister.
✓ The lighting control.

The lighting control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights. Depending on the vehicle, it may be a rotary switch or part of a lighting stalk.

Lighting control for switching on dipped headlights
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What should you do if your Belgian driving licence is stolen?

185. What should you do if your Belgian driving licence is stolen?

Replace it directly through BelDrive.
✓ Report it to the police and apply through your municipality.
Apply at an examination centre.
Wait to see whether it is returned.

If your Belgian driving licence is stolen, you must first report the theft to the police and then apply for a replacement through your municipality. A theft replacement cannot currently be requested through BelDrive.

Reporting and replacing a stolen Belgian driving licence
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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

186. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.
To reduce vehicle emissions.
To prevent moisture from entering the engine.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

187. Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

They can reduce tyre pressure while driving.
They can make the engine overheat.
They can interfere with the vehicle's exterior lights.
✓ They can become dangerous projectiles during sudden braking or a collision.

Loose objects can move or be thrown forwards during sudden braking or a collision. Secure luggage and other items so they cannot injure occupants or interfere with the driver or vehicle controls.

Loose luggage and objects inside a vehicle
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

188. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Brake only when the vehicle ahead begins braking.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

189. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

Steer quickly from side to side.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

190. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

Behind the neck only.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.
As low as possible.
Level with the shoulders.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

191. Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

It can make the steering require more effort.
It can make your speed harder to judge.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.
It can make oncoming traffic harder to see.

Road edges can be soft, uneven, or damaged. Driving too close to the edge can reduce control or cause the vehicle to leave the road.

Vehicle travelling close to the road edge
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What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

192. What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

Pump it repeatedly.
Release it suddenly.
Keep it partly pressed.
✓ Press it fully while maintaining firm brake pressure.

During emergency braking in a manual vehicle, maintain firm pressure on the brake and press the clutch pedal fully so the engine does not stall as the vehicle slows. Do not reduce braking pressure while operating the clutch.

Brake and clutch operation during an emergency stop
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What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

193. What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

Ride beside it so the driver can see you.
Move alongside it if there appears to be enough space.
✓ Stay back and do not pass on the turning side.
Pass quickly before the vehicle starts turning.

Large vehicles need extra space to turn and may move across a cyclist's path. Remaining behind is usually safer.

Cyclist near a turning large vehicle
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Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

194. Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

Licence B.
✓ Licence A.
Licence AM.
Licence C.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Motorcycle and category A driving licence
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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

195. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

Drivers always expect pedestrians to walk straight.
✓ Drivers may not have enough time to react.
Pedestrians are only allowed to walk slowly.
You lose priority if you change direction suddenly.

Sudden movements can surprise drivers and reduce the time they have to slow down or stop safely.

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

196. What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

Stop only if you hear a train approaching.
Maintain your speed if the tracks look clear.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.

Approach railway crossings carefully, obey any requirement to stop and any warning signals or barriers, and cross only when it is safe.

Railway crossing without barriers
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

197. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Lane-departure warning.
Automatic emergency braking.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the lane-departure warning or lane-keeping system. The system monitors the vehicle's position within its lane and may warn the driver if the vehicle begins to leave the lane unintentionally.

Lane-departure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

198. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Hold it in the turned position.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

199. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
To avoid checking for approaching vehicles.
To ensure drivers can always stop in time.
To make drivers give way wherever you cross.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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What is the minimum licence requirement for a Belgian class A moped?

200. What is the minimum licence requirement for a Belgian class A moped?

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

A Belgian class A moped has a maximum design speed of no more than 25 km/h. It may be ridden from the age of 16 without a driving licence.

Belgian class A moped and driving licence requirements
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