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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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True/false 17 Belgium 84 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 715
What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Belgium?

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

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

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

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

252. What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

Use main beam and keep driving.
✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Continue slowly by following the road markings.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

If visibility becomes dangerously poor, find a safe place to stop rather than continuing without being able to see clearly.

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

253. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

The left foot.
Either foot at the same time.
Both feet together.
✓ The right foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

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

They can make the engine overheat.
They can interfere with the vehicle's exterior lights.
They can reduce tyre pressure while driving.
✓ 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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How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

255. How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

It improves visibility by slowing down traffic.
It has no effect if the hazard lights are on.
✓ It can block the view between road users.
It affects only the driver of the parked vehicle.

Parking too close to a junction can block visibility. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians may have difficulty seeing each other in time.

Parked vehicle obstructing visibility near a junction
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Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

256. Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

Motorcyclists are required to stay beside the kerb.
Motorcycles need more road space than cars.
Motorcyclists must stop when a car changes lanes.
✓ Motorcycles can be harder to see and may be in your blind spot.

Motorcyclists are smaller and can be hidden in blind spots. Check mirrors, signal, and look carefully before changing lanes.

Motorcycle near a vehicle preparing to change lanes
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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

257. What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Walk along the road to find assistance.
Leave the vehicle and wait beside it for help.

If leaving the vehicle would put you in greater danger, remain restrained, make the vehicle visible, contact the emergency services, and follow their instructions.

Vehicle stranded among moving traffic
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Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

258. Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

To make overtaking possible without checking ahead.
To make it easier for the large vehicle to accelerate.
✓ To improve your view ahead and give yourself more time to react.
To reduce the amount of fuel your vehicle uses.

A large vehicle can block your view of traffic, signs, junctions, or hazards ahead. Leaving extra space improves your view and gives you more time to react if traffic slows or a hazard develops.

Large vehicle limiting a following driver's view
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What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

259. What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

Make sharp steering movements to test the remaining assistance.
Keep driving normally if the vehicle still turns.
✓ Hold the wheel firmly, use greater steering effort, and stop safely.
Switch off the engine while moving to reset the system.

The vehicle can normally still be steered, but much more effort may be required. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver coping with a loss of power-steering assistance
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence BE?

260. 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 adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

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

To make blind spots disappear completely.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To improve the grip of the tyres.

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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From what blood alcohol concentration is an ordinary driver in violation in Belgium?

262. From what blood alcohol concentration is an ordinary driver in violation in Belgium?

0.2 g/l or more.
✓ 0.5 g/l or more.
1.0 g/l or more.
0.8 g/l or more.

For most drivers, the punishable threshold begins at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 g/l, equivalent to 0.22 mg/l in exhaled alveolar air.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers in Belgium
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

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

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.

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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Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

264. Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

To prevent your headlights from overheating.
✓ You need enough space to react if traffic slows or stops.
Because vehicles ahead cannot see you in their mirrors.
Because tunnels usually have a poor road surface.

Limited space and visibility can make incidents inside tunnels especially dangerous. A safe gap gives you more time to react.

Gap between vehicles travelling through a tunnel
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

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

The steering becoming heavier.
✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The speed limit automatically increasing.
The brakes becoming more powerful.

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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Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

266. Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.
No, it only needs to be raised on motorways.
No, it can remain down when riding slowly.
No, the stand helps stabilise the motorcycle while moving.

The side stand should be fully raised before riding. If it remains down, it may strike the road surface, particularly when turning, and could cause the rider to lose control.

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

267. What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

Licence A2.
Licence A.
Licence B.
✓ Licence A1.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cm³, power not exceeding 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg.

125 cm³ motorcycle for category A1
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Belgium?

268. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Belgium?

Yes, for all adults.
✓ No.
Yes, for all cyclists.

Bicycle helmets are not generally required for all cyclists in Belgium, although specific age or regional rules may apply.

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

269. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Airbag-system warning.
✓ Seat belt not fastened.
Door open.
Parking brake applied.

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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At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence A1?

270. At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence A1?

17 years.
20 years.
✓ 18 years.
16 years.

Driving licence A1 may be obtained from the age of 18 in Belgium.

Minimum age for a Belgian category A1 driving licence
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What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

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

✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Ignore the noise if the warning light later goes out.
Wait until the next service to have it checked.
Continue slowly if the vehicle still responds normally.

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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How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

272. How should an EV charging cable be positioned where pedestrians may pass?

Across the pavement where it is easiest to see.
Loose on the ground so pedestrians can step over it.
Around nearby street furniture to keep it under tension.
✓ So it does not create a trip hazard or obstruct the route.

An EV charging cable should be positioned so it does not create a trip hazard or unnecessarily obstruct pedestrians. Where a cable must cross a walking route, use an appropriate approved cable-management or protection system and follow local requirements.

Charging cable near a pedestrian route
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

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

✓ False.
True.

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.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

274. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.
Standing on the footrests when the road is uneven.
Sideways so they can get off more easily.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

275. What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

✓ Slow down smoothly and warn traffic behind if needed.
Move onto the shoulder and continue driving.
Maintain speed until the vehicle ahead brakes.
Brake suddenly as soon as you notice slower traffic.

When traffic slows suddenly, reduce speed smoothly, keep a safe distance, and use hazard lights if needed to warn following traffic.

Motorway traffic slowing ahead
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

276. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
✓ Forward-collision warning.
Adaptive cruise control.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

277. You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

✓ True.
False.

Seat belts reduce the risk of serious injury and should be worn on every trip, even short ones.

Driver wearing a seat belt for a car journey
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Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

278. Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

In front of the vehicle while facing approaching traffic.
Immediately behind the vehicle so you remain visible.
Between the vehicle and the safety barrier.
✓ Behind a safety barrier and well away from the vehicle and traffic.

A stationary vehicle can be struck by passing traffic. Waiting behind a barrier provides better protection.

People waiting behind a safety barrier after a breakdown
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

279. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat-belt reminder.
Airbag-system fault.
✓ Passenger airbag deactivation.
Central door locking.

This control allows the front passenger airbag to be deactivated on vehicles equipped with this function. The airbag must be deactivated when a rear-facing child restraint is used on the front passenger seat.

Front passenger airbag deactivation control
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What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

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

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

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

Car and trailer combination for category BE
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What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

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

✓ Stay calm and increase your safety margin ahead.
Move toward the centre to discourage them from passing.
Reduce the gap ahead so they cannot move into it.
Tap the brakes to make them increase their distance.

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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What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

282. What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

Licence D1.
Licence D1E.
Licence C.
✓ Licence D.

Category D1 is limited to vehicles designed for no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver. A bus designed for more than 16 passengers therefore requires category D.

Bus designed for more than 16 passengers
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

283. Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

Cyclists always ride more slowly in strong winds.
Cyclists must stop when a vehicle passes them.
Wind increases the pressure in bicycle tyres.
✓ They may be blown sideways unexpectedly.

Strong gusts can affect cyclists' balance and direction. Extra passing space reduces the risk of a collision.

Vehicle passing a cyclist in windy conditions
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What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

284. What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

Stop only when the barriers are fully lowered.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.

Never enter a railway crossing when barriers are closing or warning signals are active. Stop and wait until it is safe.

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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Why should you avoid using an ordinary extension lead to charge an electric vehicle?

285. Why should you avoid using an ordinary extension lead to charge an electric vehicle?

It prevents the vehicle from locking while charging.
It can make the vehicle battery lose capacity immediately.
✓ It may overheat because it is not designed for continuous high-power charging.
It will always charge the vehicle too quickly.

An ordinary household extension lead may not be designed for the sustained electrical load required for EV charging and can overheat. Use suitable approved charging equipment and follow the vehicle and charging-equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Extension lead used for electric-vehicle charging
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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

286. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
Keep riding if the motorcycle still moves normally.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Tighten it as much as possible.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

287. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It improves your vision in poor light.
It has no effect if you drive slowly.
It makes your reactions faster.
✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.

Alcohol affects several abilities needed for safe driving, including concentration, decision-making, coordination, and hazard perception.

Alcohol impairment and driving ability
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What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

288. What does the intermittent wiper interval control adjust?

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

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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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

289. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

Drive close behind before starting the overtake.
Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.
✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

290. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

291. What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Immediately overtake them to get past the situation.
Use your horn repeatedly to express your frustration.
Keep your course and expect them to correct their mistake.

Road users can make mistakes. Staying calm and reacting safely helps prevent crashes.

Driver responding to another road user's mistake
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

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

To make it safe to walk closer to moving traffic.
To avoid checking for approaching vehicles.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
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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Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

293. Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

Because phones must be switched off while cycling.
✓ It reduces your control and attention.
Because phones can interfere with bicycle electronics.
Because phone signals can interfere with traffic lights.

Using a phone can distract you and may prevent you from steering, braking, or reacting properly.

Cyclist using a handheld phone
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

294. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To reduce wear on the engine.
To make the steering lighter.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

295. What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

Operates only the rear wiper.
Runs the wipers continuously at maximum speed.
✓ Operates the wipers automatically when rain is detected.
Sprays washer fluid automatically.

When AUTO is selected, a rain sensor can operate the windscreen wipers automatically and adjust their operation according to the amount of moisture detected on the windscreen.

AUTO setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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What should you do when driving near animals?

296. What should you do when driving near animals?

Maintain speed if they remain beside the road.
Move closer so you can pass before they react.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to warn them.
✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.

Animals can move unpredictably. Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop safely.

Animals near moving road traffic
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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

297. Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

Because vehicles ahead have priority in rain.
To reduce road surface damage.
Because tyres need more space to warm up.
✓ Because braking distances are longer.

Water reduces grip between the tyres and the road, so it takes longer to slow down or stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a wet road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

298. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Oil-pressure warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Engine-temperature warning.
Low washer fluid.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. If it illuminates while driving, stop safely and allow the engine to cool before investigating the cause.

Engine-temperature warning symbol on the dashboard
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When may a driver use or handle a mobile electronic device with a screen?

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

Only when holding it below the steering wheel.
Whenever traffic is moving slowly.
✓ When stopped or parked, or when secured in a suitable holder.
Only while driving outside a built-up area.

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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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

300. Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

To increase engine speed.
To apply the brakes.
To lock the gear lever in position.
✓ To disengage the engine fully from the transmission.

Pressing the clutch pedal fully disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gear to be changed smoothly and reducing unnecessary wear on the gearbox and clutch.

Clutch pedal pressed fully for a gear change
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