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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 Brussels.

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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

51. Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

To support the lower back.
To make the seat belt tighter.
To improve rear visibility.
✓ To reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

A correctly adjusted head restraint helps support the head and can reduce the risk of neck injury, especially in a rear-end collision. The top of the restraint should normally be level with the top of the head.

Adjusting a vehicle seat's head restraint
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What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

52. What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

Brake sharply to check whether the wheels are damaged.
Increase speed to see whether the steering remains stable.
✓ Check for tyre or wheel damage when it is safe to stop.
Continue driving normally if the tyre still looks inflated.

A hard impact with a pothole can damage tyres, wheel rims, steering, suspension, or wheel alignment. When it is safe to stop, inspect the tyres and wheels and pay attention to unusual vibration, pulling, or steering changes. Have the vehicle checked if you suspect damage.

Checking a tyre and wheel after hitting a pothole
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

53. What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Turn sharply toward the side of the road.
Continue driving by looking through the side window.

The bonnet may completely obstruct your view. Avoid sudden movements, use the road markings or available gap to maintain direction, and stop safely.

Raised bonnet obstructing the driver's forward view
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When should you merge if your lane ends during heavily congested traffic?

54. When should you merge if your lane ends during heavily congested traffic?

✓ Immediately before the narrowing, taking turns with traffic in the open lane.
At any point without using an indicator.
After stopping beside the final cone.
As early as possible, even when traffic is moving normally.

During heavily slowed traffic, Belgian zipper-merging rules require drivers to use the ending lane until just before the narrowing. Drivers in the continuing lane must then allow one vehicle to merge alternately.

Vehicles taking turns to merge at a lane narrowing
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

55. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

56. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Air conditioning.
Rear window demister.
Fan speed.
Air recirculation.

The A/C symbol controls the vehicle's air-conditioning system. Air conditioning can cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle, which can also help clear mist from the windows.

Air-conditioning control with the A/C symbol
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

57. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

Moped.
✓ Car.
Bus.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Driving licence card for category B
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Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

58. Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

✓ To prevent it from suddenly running into the road.
To make it easier for drivers to hear the dog.
To make approaching vehicles drive more slowly.
To give the dog priority when crossing the road.

Dogs can react unpredictably to vehicles, people, noises, or other animals. Keeping a dog under close control on a leash near traffic reduces the risk of it suddenly entering the road and endangering itself or other road users.

Pedestrian keeping a dog on a leash near traffic
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

59. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Look briefly at the headlights to judge their position.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

60. What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

Restart the engine to check whether the leak continues.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, avoid flames or sparks, and call for assistance.
Ignore a small leak if the fuel level remains stable.
Wash the leaking fuel away with water.

Leaking fuel creates a serious fire risk. Keep people away, do not restart the engine, and arrange professional assistance.

Fuel leaking from a vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

61. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Instrument-panel brightness.
Interior lighting.
Front fog lights.
Headlight level adjustment.

This control adjusts the brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illumination, allowing the driver to reduce or increase the lighting level.

Control for adjusting instrument-panel brightness
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Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

62. Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

✓ To improve visibility and help other road users see you.
To keep the windscreen from misting.
To reduce tyre wear inside the tunnel.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Tunnel lighting may be much darker than daylight. Dipped headlights help you see and make your vehicle more visible.

Vehicle using dipped headlights before entering a tunnel
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Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

63. Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

Ignore markings and follow only the vehicle ahead.
Use the markings intended for construction vehicles.
Use whichever markings give you the shortest route.
✓ The temporary markings that show the current traffic route.

Temporary road markings may replace the normal lane layout during roadworks. Follow the markings and signs that currently guide traffic.

Temporary road markings through a roadworks area
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

64. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

✓ True.
False.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

65. How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

Turn the steering wheel.
Pull up the parking brake.
Press the accelerator pedal.
✓ Move the gear lever gently from side to side.

When a manual gearbox is in neutral, the gear lever can normally be moved freely from side to side across the centre of the gear pattern. Check that neutral is selected before starting the engine when appropriate.

Checking neutral with a manual gear lever
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

66. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

67. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Service or maintenance required.
Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

68. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

True.
✓ False.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

69. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Hold the damaged section away from the vehicle.
Reduce the charging power and continue using it.
Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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What does Code 01.01 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

70. What does Code 01.01 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

Glasses or contact lenses are required.
✓ Glasses are required.
Driving is restricted to daylight.
Contact lenses are required.

Code 01.01 means that the driver must wear glasses when driving the relevant vehicle category.

Code 01.01 requirement to wear glasses while driving
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

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

Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Stop only if you hear a train approaching.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.

Approach railway crossings carefully, obey any requirement to stop and any warning signals or barriers, and cross only when it is safe.

Railway crossing without barriers
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Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

72. Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

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

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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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

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

Brake firmly while driving through the water.
Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.

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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Why must a roof load be securely attached?

74. Why must a roof load be securely attached?

To stop the roof rack from increasing fuel consumption.
✓ It could shift or fall and create a serious hazard.
Because the roof will hold the load in place while driving.
To keep the vehicle within its normal height.

A roof load is exposed to strong airflow and movement. It must be restrained correctly and kept within the permitted limits.

Load secured to a vehicle's roof
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What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

75. What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

Licence C1.
Licence D.
✓ Licence D1.
Licence B.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

76. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

✓ Heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg, excluding buses.
Vehicles only between 3,500 and 7,500 kg.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Cars and light vehicles only.

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?

77. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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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Where is stopping or parking prohibited near a pedestrian crossing?

78. Where is stopping or parking prohibited near a pedestrian crossing?

Only directly on the crossing.
✓ On the crossing and within five metres before it.
Only when pedestrians are crossing.
Only within one metre after it.

You may not stop or park on a pedestrian crossing or on the carriageway within five metres before it. This helps approaching drivers see pedestrians.

Parked vehicle close to a pedestrian crossing
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Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

79. Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

Licence A.
✓ Licence C.
Licence B.
Licence AM.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Truck and category C driving licence
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

80. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.
The number of drinks matters more than their strength.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

81. What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

Follow the normal traffic signs instead.
Follow the vehicle ahead instead of the worker's signal.
✓ Follow the worker's signals and instructions.
Obey only if traffic has completely stopped.

Authorised road workers may control traffic through a work zone. Watch carefully and follow their directions.

Road worker directing traffic
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Must cars carry equipment for dealing with a puncture in Brussels?

82. Must cars carry equipment for dealing with a puncture in Brussels?

Yes.
✓ No.

Cars in Brussels are not generally required to carry a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.

Vehicle equipment for dealing with a puncture
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What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

83. What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

A goods vehicle weighing up to 7,500 kg.
Any category B vehicle with any trailer.
A combination weighing more than 4,250 kg.
✓ A trailer over 750 kg with a combination over 3,500 and up to 4,250 kg.

Code 96 allows a category B vehicle to tow a trailer over 750 kg when the combined maximum authorised mass exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 4,250 kg. Code 96 is not a separate driving licence category.

Car and trailer combination for category B with Code 96
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

84. When should you fasten your seat belt?

Only when driving at high speed.
Only on long journeys.
Only when traffic is heavy.
✓ Before the vehicle starts moving.

Fasten your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving and keep it fastened throughout the journey. Make sure your passengers are also safely seated and properly restrained.

Fastening a seat belt before setting off
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What rule applies to motor vehicles inside a Belgian cycle zone?

85. What rule applies to motor vehicles inside a Belgian cycle zone?

✓ They may not overtake cyclists and may not exceed 30 km/h.
They have priority over all cyclists.
They may use the pavement to pass cyclists.
They may overtake cyclists at any speed.

Motor vehicles may enter a cycle zone, but they may not overtake cyclists. The maximum speed throughout the zone is 30 km/h.

Motor vehicle following cyclists in a Belgian cycle zone
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What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

86. What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

10 km/h.
50 km/h.
✓ 20 km/h.
30 km/h.

Inside a woonerf or erf, pedestrians may use the full width of the road and the maximum speed is 20 km/h.

Belgian residential or shared-space zone
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

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

Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.
✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Look around the side of the visor instead.
Wipe the inside of the visor while riding.

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

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

88. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.
Drink coffee before driving.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Open a window to stay alert.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

89. What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

✓ Cruise control is cancelled or temporarily disengaged.
The accelerator pedal locks in position.
The selected speed increases.
The parking brake is applied.

Pressing the brake pedal normally cancels or temporarily disengages cruise control, returning speed control to the driver.

Brake-pedal operation to disengage cruise control
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What should you do if a police officer directs you through a red light?

90. What should you do if a police officer directs you through a red light?

Reverse away from the junction.
Ignore the officer and follow the traffic light.
Wait for another driver to move first.
✓ Follow the police officer's direction.

A police officer's directions take priority over traffic lights, traffic signs, and general traffic rules.

Police officer directing traffic at a red light
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Brussels?

91. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Brussels?

✓ STOP.
PARE.
ALTO.
DUR.

In Brussels, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

92. Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

✓ Everyone using the road.
Only the road user without priority.
Only the person who creates the danger.
Only drivers when pedestrians have priority.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all need to stay alert and follow the rules.

Pedestrians and traffic sharing a road crossing
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What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

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

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

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

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

Accelerate past before it moves.
Allow it to leave only when the road is empty.
✓ Slow down and allow the bus to leave, stopping if necessary.
Sound the horn and continue.

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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How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

95. How does higher speed affect a vehicle's stopping distance?

It decreases the distance needed to stop.
It has no effect if the brakes are in good condition.
✓ It increases the distance needed to stop.
It affects reaction distance but not braking distance.

As speed increases, the vehicle travels farther while the driver reacts and requires more distance to brake. This means the total stopping distance increases significantly as speed rises.

Vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

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

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

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

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

Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.

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 before using a pedestrian crossing?

98. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

99. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

The parking brake to release.
The starter motor to turn the engine.
The transmission to select Drive.
✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

100. What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

Use main beam so the spray is easier to see through.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
✓ Slow down and increase following distance.
Speed up to move out of the spray more quickly.

Spray can seriously reduce visibility. Slowing down and increasing your distance gives you more time and a clearer view.

Road spray from a vehicle ahead
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