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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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

201. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Cabin fan speed.
Air recirculation.
Air conditioning.
Seat heating.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

202. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

The speed of the rear wiper.
✓ The time between wiper sweeps.
The brightness of the dashboard.
The amount of washer fluid sprayed.

The intermittent wiper interval control adjusts the time between windscreen-wiper sweeps, allowing the driver to match the wiping frequency to light rain or spray.

Interval adjustment for intermittent windscreen wiping
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You should keep both hands ready to control the steering.

203. You should keep both hands ready to control the steering.

✓ True.
False.

Keeping proper control of the steering wheel helps you react safely to changes in traffic and road conditions.

Driver keeping both hands on the steering wheel
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

204. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.
✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.
Switch off the engine immediately while moving.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

Vehicle braking-system failure while driving
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What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

205. What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

Stay calm and maintain control.
Look where you want the vehicle to go.
✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.
Allow the tyres time to regain grip.

Sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can make a skid worse. Stay calm and use smooth controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle beginning to skid
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What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

206. What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

Operates the starter motor.
Selects accessory power.
✓ Switches off the engine and ignition systems.
Releases the parking brake.

Turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF switches off the engine and ignition systems. The key can then normally be moved to the LOCK position and removed.

OFF position on a traditional ignition switch
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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

207. Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg.
Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
Buses only when towing a trailer.
✓ Buses designed for more than eight passengers.

Category D covers motor vehicles designed and constructed to carry more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Bus covered by category D
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

208. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

Through whichever door opens first.
From the driver's side in every situation.
From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.
✓ On the side away from moving traffic.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

Passenger leaving a vehicle on the side away from traffic
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

209. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

✓ Greater engine braking.
A shorter steering ratio.
Higher tyre pressure.
Automatic parking-brake operation.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

210. Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

They can change the tyre pressure.
They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.
✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.

Different medicines can interact or have combined side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or slower reactions. Check the instructions and seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive.

Multiple medicines and their potential effects on driving
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What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

211. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

Secure only the part that remains inside the vehicle.
Leave it unmarked if it is easy to see.
✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.
Cover it with a cloth instead of marking it.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

212. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Release both brakes before stopping.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
Use only the rear brake.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

Motorcyclist making an emergency stop
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When should you use rear fog lights?

213. When should you use rear fog lights?

✓ When visibility is seriously reduced by fog or similar conditions.
When driving on high-speed roads at night.
When another vehicle is following closely.
When visibility is slightly reduced.

Rear fog lights are very bright and should only be used when visibility is poor enough to require them.

Rear fog lights used in severely reduced visibility
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

214. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

✓ They can provide much less grip than the surrounding road.
They can cause the tyre pressure to rise suddenly.
They can make the suspension become stiffer.
They can make the tyres overheat.

Wet metal surfaces, such as drain or inspection covers, can provide much less grip than the surrounding road. Cross them smoothly, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering.

Wet metal cover in a motorcycle's path
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

215. Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

Smoke can interfere with the fuel gauge.
✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.
Open flames can reduce the fuel's quality.
Heat can make the fuel nozzle stop automatically.

Petrol and other fuels can produce flammable vapours. Smoking, open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources can ignite these vapours and cause a serious fire. Follow all filling-station safety rules while refuelling.

No-smoking warning at a filling station
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

216. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

To allow the engine to cool down.
✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To improve fuel quality.
To make the journey feel shorter.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

217. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

218. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

Speed up to create more space behind you.
✓ Stay calm and increase your safety margin ahead.
Tap the brakes to make them increase their distance.
Move toward the centre to discourage them from passing.

If someone follows too closely, avoid sudden actions. Keeping more space in front gives you more time to brake gently if needed. If it is safe, allow the tailgating vehicle to pass.

Following vehicle visible close behind
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How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

219. How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

✓ With the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
With the lap belt positioned across the abdomen.
Loosely fitted so it does not press against the body.
With the shoulder belt placed behind the back.

During pregnancy, a three-point seat belt should be worn correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips, below the abdomen, while the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and to the side of the abdomen. The belt should fit snugly and should not be placed behind the back or under the arm.

Seat-belt positioning during pregnancy
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What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

220. What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

For allowing faster vehicles to pass.
For driving when the motorway is busy.
For stopping to check directions.
✓ For emergencies and breakdowns.

A motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder is primarily intended for emergencies and breakdowns, not normal driving. In some places it may be opened temporarily as a traffic lane when signs or signals specifically permit this.

Motorway hard shoulder beside the traffic lanes
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

221. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can make your reactions faster.
Because it can cause road rage.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

222. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

223. What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.
Overtake as soon as the road becomes slightly wider.
Use your horn so the driver moves aside.

Farm machinery may be wide, slow, or turn unexpectedly. Keep distance and only overtake when you have a clear view and enough space.

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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

224. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

They always turn more slowly than cars.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
They always have priority while turning.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

225. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

Select R and release the parking brake.
Leave the selector between two positions.
Select D and press the accelerator.
✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

226. Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

Select D (Drive) for normal forward driving in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The transmission then selects the appropriate gear automatically.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

227. How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

Directly on the corner.
Only ten metres away in every situation.
✓ Not within five metres of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.
Within one metre if the indicator is left on.

Stopping and parking are normally prohibited within five metres of the extension of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.

Vehicle parked close to a junction
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Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

228. Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

Your stopping distance becomes longer.
✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.
Traffic lights may stop working.
Junctions may only be entered at low speed.

Blocking a junction can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the junction.

Traffic blocking a road junction
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Which distance unit is used on road signs in Belgium?

229. Which distance unit is used on road signs in Belgium?

Miles.
✓ Kilometres.

Road distances in Belgium are normally shown in kilometres.

Distance units used on road signs
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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

230. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

Brake hard after beginning to lean.
Move close to the centre of the road.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.
Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

Motorcyclist approaching a bend
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When may a driver use or handle a mobile electronic device with a screen?

231. When may a driver use or handle a mobile electronic device with a screen?

✓ When stopped or parked, or when secured in a suitable holder.
Whenever the device uses voice control.
Whenever traffic is moving slowly.
Only when holding it below the steering wheel.

A driver may not use, hold, or manipulate a mobile screen device while driving unless it is secured in a suitable holder. The restriction does not apply while the vehicle is legally stopped or parked. Waiting at a red light or in traffic does not count as being stopped.

Mobile electronic device used inside a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

232. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Cruise control.
Anti-theft system.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Belgium?

233. Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Belgium?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Belgium are generally not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving.

Driver using a handheld phone
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

234. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

Look behind only after starting the turn.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
Signal and turn without checking behind.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

235. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Sidelights.
Main beam.
Dipped headlights.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the sidelights, also known as position or parking lights, are switched on. They help make the vehicle visible to other road users but provide little illumination of the road ahead.

Sidelight indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

236. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Power-steering 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 before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

237. 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 cyclists do when cycling downhill?

238. What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

Let the bicycle gain speed while the road ahead is clear.
Brake as late as possible before bends.
✓ Control your speed and keep both hands ready to brake.
Look only at the road directly in front of you.

Higher speed increases stopping distance and reduces reaction time. Maintain a speed that allows you to stop safely.

Cyclist riding down a hill
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When is night driving prohibited with a Belgian provisional licence?

239. When is night driving prohibited with a Belgian provisional licence?

Every night from 22:00 to 06:00.
There is no night-driving restriction.
✓ From 22:00 to 06:00 on specified weekend and public-holiday nights.
Only on Saturday nights.

With a Belgian provisional driving licence, you may not drive from 22:00 to 06:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or on the eve of and on legal public holidays. This applies to M36, M18 and M12.

Night-driving restrictions for Belgian provisional licence holders
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

240. What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

Ignore it unless the wipers stop moving.
✓ Clean the windscreen and blades, and replace worn blades.
Use the wipers at a higher speed.
Replace the washer pump instead of the blades.

Worn or dirty wiper blades can seriously reduce visibility in rain. Clean them first and replace them if they remain ineffective or damaged.

Wiper streaks on a vehicle's windscreen
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

241. Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

✓ To reduce the risk of serious head injury in a collision.
To prevent the motorcycle from skidding.
To make the motorcycle easier to balance.
To improve the rider's hearing in traffic.

A correctly fitted and securely fastened motorcycle helmet helps protect the rider's head and can reduce the risk and severity of head injury in a collision or fall.

Motorcyclist wearing a securely fastened helmet
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What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

242. 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.
Assume the trailer will follow the same path as the vehicle.
Begin overtaking as soon as the road looks clear.

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 do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

243. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

Leave the scene and report it later.
Approach the animal immediately.
Move the animal yourself before checking for traffic.
✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

Vehicle stopped after a collision with an animal
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

244. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
No, a helmet provides enough protection on its own.

Motorcyclists should wear protective clothing because it can reduce injuries from falls, impacts and sliding on the road. Suitable jackets, trousers, gloves and boots provide additional protection, but they do not replace a securely fitted helmet or safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

245. What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

Follow the vehicle ahead into the junction.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the junction.
Enter if the traffic light is green.
Enter the junction and wait for traffic to move.

Do not enter a junction if traffic ahead prevents you from clearing it safely. Waiting before the junction helps avoid blocking crossing traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

Queue of traffic blocking a junction
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Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

246. Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

Motorcycles need less space to stop than cars.
Motorcyclists cannot see vehicles directly behind them.
✓ Motorcycles can slow down quickly and are more vulnerable.
Motorcycles always travel more slowly than cars.

Motorcyclists are more exposed than car drivers. Extra following distance gives you more time to react safely.

Following distance behind a motorcycle
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What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

247. What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

✓ Licence A2.
Licence A1.
Licence B.
Licence AM.

Category A2 covers motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. The motorcycle must not be derived from a vehicle with more than double its power, so a 35 kW motorcycle may be derived from a vehicle of up to 70 kW.

35 kW motorcycle for category A2
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

248. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

Use only one brake to avoid skidding.
✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

249. What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

Sound the horn and continue slowly.
Stop only when children are boarding.
Continue because passengers must always give way.
✓ Stop and allow them to reach the tram or pavement safely.

Where there is no refuge island, drivers passing on the boarding side must stop and allow passengers to move safely between the tram and the pavement or roadside.

Passengers boarding or leaving a tram across the road
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What must a driver do at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing?

250. What must a driver do at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing?

Stop only when another vehicle has stopped.
Sound the horn and maintain speed.
Give way only to children.
✓ Give way to pedestrians on it or about to step onto it.

Drivers must approach at a moderate speed and give way to pedestrians who are crossing or are about to enter the crossing.

Pedestrians at a crossing without traffic signals
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