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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
Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

251. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

Roads exposed to strong sunlight.
Roads with loose chippings.
Straight roads in dry weather.
✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

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

✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To increase the available luggage space.
To reduce wear on the engine.
To reduce fuel consumption.

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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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

253. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

✓ They can provide less grip than the surrounding road.
They can cause the tyre pressure to rise suddenly.
They can make the brakes overheat.
They can increase the motorcycle's engine temperature.

Wet painted road markings can provide less grip than the surrounding road surface. Ride smoothly over them and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering that could cause the tyres to lose grip.

Motorcycle approaching wet painted road markings
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

254. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air conditioning.
✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.
Seat heating.
Cabin fan speed.

This control adjusts the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin. Turning it towards the blue side lowers the selected temperature, while turning it towards the red side raises it.

Control for adjusting the cabin temperature
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When may drivers normally use the horn at night in Belgium?

255. When may drivers normally use the horn at night in Belgium?

✓ When necessary to avoid danger.
Whenever overtaking.
Whenever approaching a junction.
Whenever another vehicle is nearby.

At night in Belgium, use of the horn is generally restricted to situations where it is necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn use during night-time driving
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What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

256. What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

Maintain speed if no traffic is visible.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for hidden hazards.
Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.

A hill crest can hide vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.

Vehicle approaching the crest of a hill
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What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

257. What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence D.
Licence D1.
✓ Licence D1E.
Licence C1E.

Category D1 permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A D1 vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category D1E.

Category D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

258. What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

Try to restart the vehicle until help arrives.
Stay inside the vehicle and call for assistance.
✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.
Walk along the tracks to look for help.

Move everyone well away from the tracks. Use the crossing emergency telephone or displayed contact information where available, or contact the emergency services immediately.

Vehicle stranded on a railway crossing
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

259. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Bonnet release.
Central door locking.
Boot release.
Fuel-filler flap release.

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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Are headlights required during the day in Belgium?

260. Are headlights required during the day in Belgium?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Belgium are not generally required to use headlights during normal daytime conditions.

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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What is the best place to cross the road?

261. What is the best place to cross the road?

At the shortest point, even if visibility is limited.
✓ At a designated crossing.
At a junction without checking for turning traffic.
Near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.

Use a designated crossing whenever possible. It is usually the safest place to cross the road.

Designated crossing for pedestrians
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Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

262. Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

✓ Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
Any vehicle towing a heavy trailer.
Heavy goods vehicles of any mass.
Goods vehicles up to 7,500 kg.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Trailer rules depend on the trailer and combined authorised mass.

Car covered by category B
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From what blood alcohol concentration is a professional driver in violation in Belgium?

263. From what blood alcohol concentration is a professional driver in violation in Belgium?

0.5 g/l or more.
1.0 g/l or more.
✓ 0.2 g/l or more.
Professional drivers have no separate limit.

Professional drivers are subject to a lower threshold. They are generally in violation from 0.2 g/l of alcohol in the blood, equivalent to 0.09 mg/l in exhaled alveolar air.

Alcohol limits for professional drivers in Belgium
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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

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

Because tyres need more space to warm up.
Because vehicles ahead have priority in rain.
To reduce road surface damage.
✓ 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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Who should always wear a seat belt?

265. Who should always wear a seat belt?

Only people in the front seats.
Only the driver.
✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only people in seats without airbags.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

266. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.
Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

267. What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

Increase the tyre pressure and continue driving.
Move the damaged tyre to another wheel position.
✓ Stop using the tyre and arrange professional inspection or replacement.
Cover the damaged area and keep using the tyre.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tyre may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tyre requiring inspection
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What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

268. What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

Runs the wipers continuously.
✓ Operates the windscreen wipers once.
Sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen.
Activates the rear wiper.

The single-wipe position operates the windscreen wipers for one sweep and then stops. It is useful when only a small amount of water or spray needs to be cleared from the windscreen.

Single-wipe setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

269. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.
Stay close beside it to remain sheltered from the wind.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.
Use the horn before moving alongside the vehicle.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

270. What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

Brake hard while riding over it.
Turn suddenly to avoid every loose stone.
✓ Reduce speed before reaching it and use smooth controls.
Accelerate sharply to cross it quickly.

Loose gravel can significantly reduce tyre grip. Reduce speed before reaching it, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing the loose surface.

Motorcyclist approaching loose gravel
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

271. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Electric window control.
Window lock.
Child safety lock.
Central door locking.

This control operates the vehicle's electric windows. Pressing or pulling the switch lowers or raises the corresponding window.

Switch for operating an electric window
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

272. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.
Sound the horn continuously until traffic moves.
✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

273. What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.
Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.
Select reverse gear.
Keep the accelerator pressed.

During a longer stop, selecting neutral and releasing the clutch can reduce unnecessary strain on the clutch release mechanism. Keep the vehicle securely held with the brake or parking brake as appropriate.

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Belgium?

274. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Belgium?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Belgium are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What should you do before driving with a load?

275. What should you do before driving with a load?

Leave light items loose for short journeys.
Place heavy items on top of lighter items.
Check the load only after you have started driving.
✓ Make sure it is properly secured and cannot move or fall.

An unsecured load can shift, affect vehicle control, or fall into the road. Check that everything is safely restrained before moving.

Checking a vehicle's load before setting off
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How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

276. How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

By accelerating hard as the front wheel reaches the rail.
While braking firmly on the rails.
With the motorcycle leaning sharply.
✓ At a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as practical.

Rails can be slippery and can catch a motorcycle tyre, especially when wet. Cross them at a sufficiently large angle, as close to perpendicular as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing.

Motorcycle crossing rails in the road
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Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

277. Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

To keep the windscreen clear.
To make the brakes respond faster.
To prevent the tyres from slipping.
✓ To see better and be seen by others.

Headlights help you see the road and make your vehicle more visible to other road users in fog, rain, darkness, or poor weather.

Vehicle using headlights in reduced visibility
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

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

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

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 is the minimum age to carry a passenger on a Belgian class A or B moped?

279. What is the minimum age to carry a passenger on a Belgian class A or B moped?

16 years.
21 years.
✓ 18 years.
17 years.

A rider of a Belgian class A or class B moped must be at least 18 years old to carry a passenger.

Minimum rider age for carrying a moped passenger
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

280. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

Yes, when driving only a short distance.
✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

281. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.
Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.
Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
Increase speed to get through the glare more quickly.

Low sun can greatly reduce visibility. Slow down, increase your safety margin, and use the sun visor or sunglasses if needed.

Low sunlight dazzling a driver
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

282. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

It can overheat the engine.
It can reduce tyre pressure.
It can switch off the air conditioning.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

Air-recirculation setting and misted vehicle windows
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

283. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Belgium?

284. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Belgium?

1.5 mm.
✓ 1.6 mm.
1.0 mm.
2.0 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Belgium is 1.6 mm. Higher minimums may apply to winter tyres, during winter periods or in winter conditions.

Measuring tread depth on a vehicle tyre
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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

285. Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

✓ A door may open suddenly.
To make it easier for traffic to overtake you.
To stay outside the marked parking area.
Because parked vehicles have priority over cyclists.

A driver or passenger may open a door without seeing you. Leaving space reduces the risk of a dooring collision.

Cyclist riding beside parked cars
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

286. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Walk along the traffic lane toward the tunnel entrance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

287. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.
Stay in the traffic lane and wait without using hazard lights.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

288. Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

✓ You may lose control or collide with another road user.
Small animals have fast reaction times.
The tyres can be damaged by sudden steering.
Small animals usually move away before you reach them.

A sudden swerve can take you into another lane, off the road, or into nearby traffic.

Small animal in the road ahead of a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

289. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Exterior-light failure.

This symbol indicates a possible failure of an exterior vehicle light, such as a headlight, tail light, brake light or indicator. Check the vehicle's exterior lights and replace or repair any faulty light.

Exterior-light failure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

290. What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

The animal will usually return the same way.
The road is likely to remain clear.
✓ More animals may follow.
You can continue normally once the animal has passed.

Many animals travel in groups. Slow down and continue watching both sides of the road.

Wild animals crossing a road
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

291. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

✓ True.
False.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

292. What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

Continue if you cannot see or hear a train.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.
Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing.
Drive around the barrier if the road ahead is clear.

Flashing warning lights mean a train may be approaching. Stop before the crossing and wait until the warning has ended and the crossing is clear.

Flashing warning lights at a railway crossing
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When must a pedestrian use a nearby pedestrian crossing in Belgium?

293. When must a pedestrian use a nearby pedestrian crossing in Belgium?

When one is within 50 metres.
✓ When one is within approximately 20 metres.
When one is within 5 metres.
Only when traffic is heavy.

A pedestrian must use a pedestrian crossing when one is located within approximately 20 metres.

Pedestrian approaching a nearby marked crossing
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What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

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

✓ Licence DE.
Licence CE.
Licence BE.
Licence D.

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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What is the clutch biting point?

295. What is the clutch biting point?

✓ The point where the clutch begins to transmit power to the wheels.
The point where the engine switches off.
The point where the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
The point where the parking brake releases.

The clutch biting point is reached as the clutch pedal is released and the clutch begins to transmit power from the engine to the transmission. Controlling this point helps the driver move off smoothly.

Clutch-pedal control when moving off
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

296. What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

Connect the leads without checking their polarity.
Ignore battery damage if the terminals look clean.
Start both vehicles before connecting the leads.
✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.

Incorrect jump-starting can damage electrical systems, cause sparks, or make a battery explode. Connect the leads in the correct order before starting the vehicles, and follow the manufacturer's procedure exactly.

Preparing to jump-start a vehicle battery
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

297. Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

The windscreen-wiper stalk.
✓ The lighting stalk.
The hazard warning switch.
The dashboard brightness control.

The lighting stalk is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights. The exact movement varies between vehicles, so check the vehicle controls before driving.

Lighting stalk for switching between dipped and main beam
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

298. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
Charging-system 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 should you do before leaving a motorway?

299. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

Signal only after entering the exit lane.
Wait until the exit begins before checking your mirrors.
Cross several lanes at the last moment.
✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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What should you do before joining a motorway?

300. What should you do before joining a motorway?

Move onto the motorway as soon as the lane markings allow.
Signal and expect motorway traffic to make space for you.
Wait until the end of the slip road before checking for a gap.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal, and look for a safe gap.

Observe motorway traffic early, signal clearly, and merge only when there is a safe gap.

Driver checking motorway traffic before merging
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