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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Belgium
True/false 17 Belgium 85 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 716
What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

401. What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

Stand close behind it so the driver can see you.
✓ Stay clear and make sure the driver can see you.
Rely on the reversing sensors to make it stop.
Walk behind it if it is reversing slowly.

Reversing vehicles have blind spots. Stay away from the vehicle and make sure the driver can see you.

Pedestrian near a reversing vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

402. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Windscreen washer.
Rear window demister.
✓ Rear window wiper.

This symbol controls the rear window wiper. Depending on the vehicle, the same control may also operate the rear-window washer.

Rear-window wiper control and symbol
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

403. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
✓ Headlight level adjustment.
Instrument-panel brightness.
Main beam.

This control adjusts the vertical aim of the headlights. It can be used to lower the beam when the vehicle is heavily loaded, helping to avoid dazzling other road users.

Control for adjusting the headlight beam height
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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

404. Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.
It guarantees that the path behind is clear.
It removes the need to look around before reversing.
It makes mirrors unnecessary when reversing.

Reversing cameras can help, but they may have blind spots and limited coverage. Always check your mirrors and surroundings, look around where possible, and reverse slowly.

Reversing-camera display inside a vehicle
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Are bicycle lights required at night in Belgium?

405. Are bicycle lights required at night in Belgium?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cyclists in Belgium are generally required to use bicycle lights at night.

Bicycle lights used at night
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

406. Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
To make the headlights work more effectively.
To give the engine more time to warm up.
Because ice increases tyre wear.

Tyres have much less grip on ice, so braking takes longer. Extra distance gives you more time to slow down safely.

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

407. What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
Continue slowly if the road is well lit.
Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.

Without effective headlights, you may not see hazards and other road users may not see you. Stop in a safe location as soon as possible.

Vehicle with failed headlights at night
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

408. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
Use only the front brake.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.

During normal braking, use both the front and rear brakes smoothly and progressively. The front brake normally provides much of the braking force, while the rear brake also helps slow and stabilise the motorcycle. Sudden or poorly balanced braking can reduce stability or cause a wheel to lose grip.

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

409. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

Give way without stopping if the road is clear.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.
✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Proceed if the vehicle ahead has already stopped.

A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop at the required position. Check carefully for other road users and proceed only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching a stop sign
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What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

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

Licence B.
Licence D1E.
✓ Licence D.
Licence C.

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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What should you do when walking near a driveway?

411. What should you do when walking near a driveway?

Watch only for vehicles leaving the driveway.
Cross the driveway quickly without checking.
Rely on engine noise to warn you of vehicles.
✓ Watch for vehicles entering or leaving.

Vehicles may enter or leave driveways suddenly. Stay alert and check for moving vehicles.

Pedestrian passing a driveway entrance
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May you enter a pedestrian crossing when traffic ahead is blocked?

412. May you enter a pedestrian crossing when traffic ahead is blocked?

✓ No, if you are likely to stop on the crossing.
Yes, if no pedestrian is currently crossing.
Yes, provided your hazard lights are on.
Only if the vehicle ahead moves slightly.

You must not enter a pedestrian crossing when congestion would probably force you to stop on it.

Queued traffic beyond a pedestrian crossing
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

413. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

That the child can easily loosen the harness.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the seat belt is routed in any convenient way.
That the restraint can move freely on the seat.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

414. What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

Listen for traffic and cross if you hear none.
Cross as soon as the vehicle has stopped.
✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.
Cross if the nearest traffic lane appears clear.

Large vehicles can block your view and hide you from drivers. Wait until you can clearly see the road before crossing.

Pedestrian preparing to cross behind a bus
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Why should you avoid using an ordinary extension lead to charge an electric vehicle?

415. 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 prevents the charging port from closing afterwards.
✓ It may overheat because it is not designed for continuous high-power charging.

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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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

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

✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.
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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What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

417. What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

Licence C1.
Licence BE.
✓ Licence B.
Licence D1.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

Car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg
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What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

418. What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
Accelerate through the rain to clear it more quickly.
✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.

Heavy rain reduces grip and visibility. Lower speed and extra distance give you more time to react safely.

Vehicle travelling through heavy rain
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

419. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Differential lock.
✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

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

Licence C1.
Licence C1E.
Licence BE.
✓ Licence CE.

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 should you do when a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

421. What should you do when a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

Sound the horn and continue.
Drive onto the pavement.
Allow it to leave only when the road is empty.
✓ Slow down and allow the bus to leave, stopping if necessary.

Inside built-up areas, a driver travelling in the same direction must allow a bus to leave its stop when the bus driver signals this intention.

Bus signalling to leave a stop in a built-up area
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Why should you obey traffic signs?

422. Why should you obey traffic signs?

To avoid checking for other road users.
To let you drive at the maximum permitted speed.
To make other drivers responsible for your safety.
✓ To improve safety for everyone.

Traffic signs help organise traffic and improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Traffic signs using Vienna-style designs
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

423. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

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

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

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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Why should you be extra careful at night?

425. Why should you be extra careful at night?

Vehicles need more distance to accelerate.
Road markings become less important.
Street lighting makes drivers less alert.
✓ Visibility is reduced.

At night, it is harder to see pedestrians, cyclists, road markings, and hazards. Reduce speed and use the correct lights.

Road traffic in reduced night-time visibility
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

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

✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.
Continue if nobody has stepped onto the crossing.
Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.

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

427. 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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Which speed unit is used in Belgium?

428. Which speed unit is used in Belgium?

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

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

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

429. What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

The driver cannot use the side mirrors.
The vehicle has priority when changing lanes.
The driver can see you better if you follow closely.
✓ The driver may not see you clearly.

Vans, trucks, and vehicles with blocked rear windows may have limited visibility. Keep extra distance and avoid sitting in blind spots.

Vehicle with limited rearward visibility
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What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

430. What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

Increase speed until the vibration becomes less noticeable.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.

An unusual vibration may indicate tyre damage, wheel imbalance, loose components, or another mechanical fault. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver experiencing vibration through the steering wheel
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

431. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

The airbag can be reused if it is not torn.
✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.
The airbag can be folded back into the dashboard.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.

A deployed airbag is a single-use safety component. After deployment, the restraint system should be professionally inspected and the airbag and any other affected components replaced or repaired as required before the system is relied upon again.

Deployed airbag inside a vehicle
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Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Belgium?

432. Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Belgium?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Belgium are required to carry a fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher carried in a vehicle
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

433. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

Press it fully while pressing the clutch.
Press the brake pedal instead.
✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Keep it pressed at the same position.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

434. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To apply the service brakes.
To unlock the steering.
To select reverse gear.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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You must stop at a red traffic light.

435. You must stop at a red traffic light.

False.
✓ True.

A red traffic light means you must stop and wait until it is allowed to proceed.

Vehicle stopped at a red traffic light
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What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

436. What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

Apply the parking brake slightly.
✓ Position your right foot over the brake, ready to press it.
Rest your foot lightly on the brake while driving.
Press the brake and accelerator together.

To cover the brake, move your right foot over the brake pedal without pressing it, so you are ready to brake quickly if a hazard develops.

Right foot positioned over the brake pedal
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Why should you leave a safe following distance inside a tunnel?

437. 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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When can you take the Belgian category AM theory test?

438. When can you take the Belgian category AM theory test?

✓ Three months before turning 16.
At 16 years.
At 18 years.
At 17 years.

The theory test for driving licence AM may be taken from three months before the age of 16. The licence itself may be obtained from the age of 16.

Minimum age for the Belgian category AM theory test
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

439. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

Temporary roads always slope downhill.
Roadworks switch off anti-lock braking.
Construction dust increases tyre pressure.
✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

440. Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

✓ The brake pedal.
The accelerator pedal.
The clutch pedal.
The footrest.

The brake pedal is used to reduce the vehicle's speed or bring it to a stop. In a manual vehicle, it is the middle pedal.

Brake pedal in the driver's footwell
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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

441. What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

Cross if nearby vehicles appear to have stopped.
Start crossing if the signal is about to change.
Cross if another pedestrian has already started.
✓ Wait until it turns green.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

442. What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

✓ A sudden gust may affect your vehicle.
The vehicle may automatically slow down.
Higher speed limits.
The road surface may suddenly become more slippery.

Buildings, trees, and other obstacles can block wind. When you leave shelter, a sudden gust may push your vehicle.

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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

443. How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.
Walk around the vehicle on the traffic side.

Leaving through the side away from traffic reduces the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle.

Leaving a broken-down vehicle away from passing traffic
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Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

444. Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

✓ The accelerator pedal.
The footrest.
The brake pedal.
The clutch pedal.

The accelerator pedal controls the amount of power delivered by the engine and is used to increase or maintain the vehicle's speed. It is the right-hand pedal.

Accelerator pedal in the driver's footwell
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

445. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

Rely on the priority rule without reducing your speed.
✓ Slow down, look carefully in all directions, and proceed only when safe.
Enter first if you reach the junction before another vehicle.
Continue at normal speed unless another vehicle is visible.

At an uncontrolled junction, priority may not be obvious. Reduce speed, check carefully, and only enter when you are sure it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an uncontrolled junction
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

446. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

Heavy vehicles only when towing a trailer.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Cars and light vehicles only.
✓ Heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg, excluding buses.

Category C covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Heavy goods vehicle covered by category C
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

447. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Air recirculation.
Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
Fresh-air ventilation.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

448. Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

To keep the engine from overheating.
✓ Because visibility and grip may be reduced.
To prevent the tyres from losing air pressure.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Rain, snow, fog, and ice can reduce visibility and tyre grip. Lower speed gives you more time and distance to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling in poor weather
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What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

449. What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

Turn around briefly so you can speak to them.
✓ Ask them to stop and keep your attention on the road.
Ignore the traffic until the distraction has passed.
Continue the conversation while watching the road.

Passengers can reduce a driver's attention and concentration. If their behaviour becomes distracting, ask them to stop and keep your focus on driving. If necessary, stop somewhere safe before dealing with the situation.

Passengers distracting a driver
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What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

450. What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

Pass as soon as they have cleared your part of the road.
Drive around them if there is enough room.
✓ Wait patiently and let them finish crossing.
Move forward slowly to show that you are waiting.

Some pedestrians may need more time to cross. Stay patient, keep a safe distance, and do not pressure them.

Pedestrian crossing the road slowly
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