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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Belgium.

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What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

201. What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence D.
✓ Licence DE.
Licence CE.
Licence D1E.

Category D permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category D vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category DE.

Category D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

202. Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

✓ Passengers may step out or cross near the bus.
A stopped bus always has priority over passing traffic.
Bus stops usually have a lower speed limit.
The road surface is usually more slippery near bus stops.

Stopped buses can hide pedestrians, and passengers may cross unexpectedly. Slow down and be ready to react.

Vehicle passing a bus at a stop
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What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

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

Assume it will stop before entering your lane.
Use your horn so the driver waits for you.
Drive closely behind it until there is room to pass.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for them to move across your path.

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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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

204. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

The driver can always see you in the mirrors.
Blind spots only matter when a vehicle is reversing.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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May you normally ride an electric scooter on the pavement in Belgium?

205. May you normally ride an electric scooter on the pavement in Belgium?

Yes, whenever the road is busy.
Only while carrying a passenger.
✓ No, riders are generally treated like cyclists.
Yes, at any speed.

Electric-scooter riders are generally treated as cyclists and may not ride on the pavement. A person walking while pushing the scooter is treated as a pedestrian.

Electric scooter near a pavement
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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

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

✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.
The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.
The grass could block the vehicle's ventilation system.

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.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

207. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.
To apply the parking brake.
To slow the vehicle using the brakes.
To increase the engine speed.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

208. What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

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

Category C permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category C vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer above 750 kg requires category CE.

Category C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

209. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Power-steering warning.
Electronic stability control.
Charging-system warning.
Brake-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the power-steering system. Steering assistance may be reduced or unavailable, making the steering wheel harder to turn.

Power-steering warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

210. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

Close all helmet vents completely.
Wipe the inside of the visor while riding.
Look around the side of the visor instead.
✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, demisting or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

211. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

The windscreen is frozen.
Air conditioning is active.
Winter tyres are fitted.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

212. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

Treat the junction as if you have priority.
✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Wait for another driver to enter first, then follow.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

213. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

Check the mirrors and reverse if they appear clear.
✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.
Sound the horn before reversing and proceed.
Rely on the reversing camera if one is fitted.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

214. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Diesel particulate filter warning.
✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.
Engine-temperature warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates the diesel glow-plug preheating system. In a diesel vehicle, wait for the light to go out before starting the engine when required. If it remains illuminated or flashes while driving, it may indicate a fault.

Diesel glow-plug preheating symbol on the dashboard
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What must you do before using a rear-facing child seat in front of an airbag?

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

✓ Make sure the airbag is deactivated.
Fasten the adult seat belt behind the seat.
Leave the airbag active for extra protection.
Move the child seat closer to the dashboard.

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 you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

216. What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

Stop near the fire so you can assess the situation.
Stay inside the vehicle and wait for the smoke to clear.
Reverse toward the entrance without checking behind.
✓ Follow tunnel instructions and leave the tunnel if it is safe to do so.

If it is safe to drive out of the tunnel, do so. If you cannot continue safely, stop, switch off the engine, leave the vehicle, and use the marked emergency exits or refuge routes. Follow tunnel-control instructions.

Smoke inside a road tunnel
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What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

217. What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

Take an extra dose before a long journey.
Drive slowly until you know how it affects you.
Drink coffee to prevent any side effects.
✓ Check whether it may affect your ability to drive.

Some medicines can affect driving ability by causing drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, slower reactions, or reduced concentration. Check the label or patient information and follow advice from your doctor or pharmacist before driving.

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Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

218. Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

Reverse.
✓ 1st gear.
Neutral.
2nd gear.

1st gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill because it provides the greatest pulling power at low speed.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

219. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

Move toward the centre so the other driver gives way.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

220. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

They make the steering wheel harder to turn.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They make the tyres wear more quickly.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

221. Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

They determine how brightly the lights work.
They affect only comfort at high speed.
They matter only when carrying a passenger.
✓ They directly affect grip, stability, and braking.

A motorcycle relies on a relatively small area of tyre contact with the road. Correct tyre pressure, tread and condition are important for grip, steering, stability and braking. Check the tyres regularly and follow the manufacturer's recommended pressures.

Checking the condition of a motorcycle tyre
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What should you do if there is no pavement?

222. What should you do if there is no pavement?

Always walk in the same direction as traffic.
Choose the side with the smoothest road surface.
✓ Walk where you can be seen and stay alert.
Walk close to traffic so drivers can see you.

If there is no pavement, stay as far from traffic as possible and remain alert. The exact side of the road depends on local traffic rules.

Pedestrian walking beside a road without a pavement
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

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

A C1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg only.
Any combination weighing more than 12,000 kg.
✓ A C1 vehicle with a heavy trailer, up to 12,000 kg combined.
Any category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.

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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How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

224. How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

It always shortens the stopping distance.
It affects stopping distance only on steep roads.
✓ It can increase the distance needed to stop.
It makes the brakes respond more quickly.

A heavily loaded vehicle has more mass and may require additional distance to slow down or stop safely.

Loaded vehicle and the space needed for braking
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Which speed unit is used in Belgium?

225. Which speed unit is used in Belgium?

✓ Kilometres per hour (km/h).
Miles per hour (mph).

Road speeds in Belgium are shown in kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

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

✓ Apply pressure progressively.
Use the parking brake instead.
Press it as hard as possible immediately.
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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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

227. What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

Cross the painted separation area back to the exit.
Use an emergency opening in the central reservation.
✓ Continue to the next exit.
Move onto the shoulder and reverse carefully.

Never reverse or make a sudden manoeuvre. Continue safely and change your route at the next suitable exit.

Vehicle continuing past a motorway exit
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

228. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Exterior mirror adjustment.
Electric window control.
Mirror folding.
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 should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

229. What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

✓ Switch to dipped headlights.
Flash the main beam briefly before passing.
Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.
Reduce speed but leave the main beam on.

Main beam can dazzle other road users and reduce their visibility. Switch to dipped headlights whenever your main beam could dazzle another driver.

Headlight glare affecting another road user
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

230. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.
✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It reduces the effect of crosswinds.
It keeps the engine from working too hard.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence AM?

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

15 years.
20 years.
✓ 16 years.
17 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 vehicle-control symbol indicate?

232. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

This control activates the window lock, which normally prevents passengers from operating their electric windows while leaving control with the driver.

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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May you carry a passenger on an ordinary electric scooter in Belgium?

233. May you carry a passenger on an ordinary electric scooter in Belgium?

✓ No, unless the device is specifically built to carry passengers.
Yes, if the passenger is younger than 12.
Yes, when travelling below 20 km/h.
Yes, if both people wear helmets.

Carrying passengers is prohibited unless the personal mobility device was specifically designed for passenger transport and has sufficient seats.

Electric scooter carrying a rider and passenger
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What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

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

Plan to drive through the night.
✓ Get enough sleep before starting the journey.
Drink several energy drinks before leaving.
Keep the cabin as warm as possible.

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 remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

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

To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.
To prevent the automatic lights from switching on.
✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
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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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

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

Licence BE.
Licence C.
Licence D1.
✓ Licence C1.

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 colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Belgium?

237. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Belgium?

✓ White.
Yellow.

Roads in Belgium normally use a white centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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How should you check the engine oil level?

238. How should you check the engine oil level?

Check it while the engine is running at high speed.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.
Use the coolant reservoir to measure the oil level.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level
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What should you do if the vehicle consistently pulls to one side?

239. What should you do if the vehicle consistently pulls to one side?

✓ Check the tyre pressures and have the steering, alignment, and brakes inspected.
Reduce pressure in the tyre on the opposite side.
Ignore it if the tyres appear normal.
Keep driving and correct the steering as needed.

Persistent pulling can be caused by incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, suspension wear, or a braking fault. It should not be ignored.

Vehicle pulling to one side while travelling
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What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

240. What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

✓ Allow extra time and distance for the manoeuvre.
Accelerate sharply once you move into the other lane.
Begin overtaking as soon as the road looks clear.
Follow closely before moving out to overtake.

A towing vehicle accelerates more slowly, and the trailer makes the whole vehicle combination longer. Remember to allow a much larger safe gap before overtaking and enough space to return safely to your lane.

Vehicle preparing to overtake while towing a trailer
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What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

241. What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

Only the brakes if the journey is short.
Only the tyres and chain.
✓ The brakes, tyres, lights, and steering.
Nothing if the bicycle worked properly yesterday.

A basic safety check can reveal problems with the brakes, tyres, lights, or steering before they cause an accident.

Checking a bicycle before a journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

242. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
Sidelights.
✓ Rear 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 should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

243. What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the tracks completely.
Enter the crossing and wait for traffic to move.
Cross quickly before the warning signals activate.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely across the tracks.

Never enter a railway crossing unless you can clear the tracks completely. If traffic ahead is blocked, wait before the crossing so you cannot become trapped on the railway.

Congested traffic beyond a railway crossing
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

244. What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.
Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.

When people are waiting near a pedestrian crossing, reduce your speed and be ready to stop. Pedestrians may begin crossing at any moment.

People waiting at a pedestrian crossing
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What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

245. What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

Follow another vehicle that starts overtaking ahead of you.
Signal first and then check whether there is enough space.
Use your horn to make the driver move aside.
✓ Check that the road ahead is clear and that overtaking is safe.

Before overtaking, make sure you have enough visibility, space, and time. Signal clearly before moving out, do not exceed the speed limit, and never overtake if the road ahead is not clear.

Vehicle preparing to pass slow-moving traffic
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

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

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

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 when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

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

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

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 at a railway crossing without barriers?

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

✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Stop only if you hear a train approaching.
Maintain your speed if the tracks look clear.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.

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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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

249. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

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

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 minimum age for riding a moped in Belgium?

250. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Belgium?

14 years.
15 years.
✓ 16 years.
18 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in Belgium is generally 16 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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