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True/false 17 Brussels 87 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 718
What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

551. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.
Move into another lane to create more space.
Steer quickly from side to side.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

552. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

Car.
Truck.
✓ Motorcycle.
Moped.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Driving licence card for category A
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What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

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

Drive slowly to the nearest fuel station.
Wash the leaking fuel away with water.
Ignore a small leak if the fuel level remains stable.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, avoid flames or sparks, and call for assistance.

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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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

554. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

The rear-window demister.
✓ The hazard warning light switch.
The headlight switch.
The parking-brake control.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

555. What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

Sound your horn so the animals move away.
✓ Reduce speed and pass only when there is enough space.
Use the opposite lane without checking.
Maintain speed because the animals are beside the road.

Animals beside a narrow road may step into your path. Slow down and leave as much safe space as possible.

Animals gathered beside a narrow rural road
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

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

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

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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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

557. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
It prevents the battery from charging.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

558. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It affects only fuel consumption, not handling.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.

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

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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What should you do before making a turn?

559. What should you do before making a turn?

Signal only after you begin turning.
Check only the traffic directly ahead.
Rely on other road users to slow down for you.
✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.

Before turning, check your mirrors, use your indicator, and make sure the turn can be made safely.

Driver preparing to turn at a junction
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What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

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

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

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

35 kW motorcycle for category A2
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What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

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

✓ 20 km/h.
40 km/h.
10 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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

562. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Brake-pad wear warning.
Anti-lock braking system warning.
✓ Brake-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.

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 never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

564. Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

The engine can lose oil pressure.
The cooling system can stop working.
✓ Dangerous carbon monoxide can build up.
The battery can become overcharged.

Exhaust gases from petrol and diesel engines can contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can build up quickly in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Never leave the engine running inside a closed garage or similar area.

Running vehicle engine in an enclosed space
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

565. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

To reduce braking distance.
To make the power steering work better.
To keep the suspension level.
✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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What should you do when a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

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

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

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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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

567. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

Vehicles up to 3,500 kg only.
✓ Non-bus vehicles over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg only.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than buses, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg. They may carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver and may tow a trailer up to 750 kg.

Goods vehicle covered by category C1
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

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

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

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 should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

569. What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

Brake firmly in bends to keep control.
Follow other vehicles closely in their tyre tracks.
Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.
✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.

Snow and ice greatly reduce tyre grip. Lower speed, extra distance, and gentle steering, braking, and acceleration help maintain control.

Vehicle travelling on a snow-covered road
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

570. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To prevent the seat from moving.
To increase the length of the lap belt.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

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

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.

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 motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

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

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

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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Are bicycle lights required at night in Brussels?

573. Are bicycle lights required at night in Brussels?

No.
✓ Yes.

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

Bicycle lights used at night
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When may you normally use the horn in Belgium?

574. When may you normally use the horn in Belgium?

Whenever traffic is moving slowly.
To greet someone beside the road.
Whenever entering a built-up area.
✓ To give a necessary warning to prevent an accident.

Horn signals must be as brief as possible and are permitted only as a necessary warning to prevent an accident. Outside built-up areas, they may also be used when necessary to warn a driver being overtaken.

Driver using the horn to warn other road users
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What should you do when passing a horse rider?

575. What should you do when passing a horse rider?

✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Sound your horn so the rider knows you are passing.
Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.
Accelerate while passing to get past quickly.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

576. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Bonnet release.
✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Parking brake.
Boot release.

This control releases the fuel-filler flap, allowing access to the vehicle's fuel filler.

Release control for the fuel-filler flap
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

577. What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

Ignore it if no warning light is showing.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.
Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.

Clear water from air conditioning can be normal, but oil, coolant, fuel, transmission fluid, or brake fluid may indicate a fault requiring urgent attention.

Fluid leaking underneath a parked vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

578. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Charging-system warning.
Brake-system warning.
✓ Power-steering warning.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the power-steering system. Steering assistance may be reduced or unavailable, making the steering wheel harder to turn.

Power-steering warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

579. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

Open the windows to improve aerodynamics.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

580. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Boot release.
✓ Bonnet release.
Parking brake.
Central door locking.

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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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

581. Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.
Wider turns decrease tyre wear.
✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.
The trailer always follows the same path as the towing vehicle.

Trailer wheels cut closer to the inside of a turn. Allow enough clearance from kerbs, signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

Towing vehicle and trailer negotiating a turn
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

582. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

✓ Motorcycles up to 35 kW within the A2 limits.
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.
Motorcycles of any power.
Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.

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

Motorcycle covered by category A2
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From what blood alcohol concentration is an ordinary driver in violation in Belgium?

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

0.8 g/l or more.
✓ 0.5 g/l or more.
Alcohol is permitted without a limit.
0.2 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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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

584. Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

Licence B.
✓ There is no single harmonised EU category.
Licence D.
Licence C.

There is no single harmonised EU driving licence category for agricultural or forestry tractors. The required licence depends on national rules. For example, Belgium uses category G, the Netherlands category T, and Germany categories L and T.

Tractor and agricultural driving licence categories
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

585. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The brakes will automatically cool while being used.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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How should you set a parking disc when parking in a Belgian blue zone?

586. How should you set a parking disc when parking in a Belgian blue zone?

✓ Set it to the time mark immediately following your arrival time.
Leave it blank until a parking officer arrives.
Change the time without moving the vehicle.
Set it to the exact time you plan to leave.

The arrow must be placed on the time mark immediately following the arrival time. Unless signs state otherwise, the standard blue-zone rules apply on working days from 09:00 to 18:00 for a maximum of two hours.

Parking disc used in a blue parking zone
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

587. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It improves your ability to judge distance.
It has no effect if you drive slowly.
✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.
It makes your reactions faster.

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 ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

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

The transmission to select Drive.
The starter motor to turn the engine.
The parking brake to release.
✓ 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 an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

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

Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.
Hold the steering wheel more tightly and continue.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.

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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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

590. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
The steering becomes more responsive.
The brakes become more effective when wet.
✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

591. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

Open the windows and continue to your destination.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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May you normally ride an electric scooter on the pavement in Belgium?

592. May you normally ride an electric scooter on the pavement in Belgium?

✓ No, riders are generally treated like cyclists.
Yes, at any speed.
Yes, whenever the road is busy.
Only while carrying a passenger.

Electric-scooter riders are generally treated as cyclists and may not ride on the pavement. A person walking while pushing the scooter is treated as a pedestrian.

Electric scooter near a pavement
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What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

593. What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

To slow the vehicle during normal driving.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stationary when parked.
To disengage the clutch.
To select reverse gear.

The manual parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is normally applied by pulling up the handbrake lever and released before driving away.

Manual handbrake lever in a vehicle
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

594. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

They could make the pedals noisier to operate.
They could damage the carpet around the pedals.
They could block the footwell ventilation.
✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

595. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

Continue until the brakes begin making noise.
Use only the parking brake while driving.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

596. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Lane-departure warning.
Parking assistance.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the lane-departure warning or lane-keeping system. The system monitors the vehicle's position within its lane and may warn the driver if the vehicle begins to leave the lane unintentionally.

Lane-departure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Brussels?

597. What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Brussels?

80 km/h.
Other speed limit.
✓ 70 km/h.
90 km/h.

In Brussels, the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 70 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars outside built-up areas
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What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

598. What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

Clean the glass and continue driving normally.
Cover the chip so it cannot spread.
Ignore it if it is outside your direct view.
✓ Have it assessed and repaired promptly.

A chip can obstruct your view, weaken the glass, and develop into a larger crack. Have it checked and repaired promptly.

Stone chip in a vehicle's windscreen
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

599. What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

Drive normally if the vehicle feels stable.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.
✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.
Increase its pressure to match the other tyres.

Temporary spare wheels may have limited speed, distance, and handling capabilities. Arrange a proper repair or replacement promptly.

Temporary spare wheel fitted to a vehicle
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When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Brussels?

600. When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Brussels?

To greet other road users.
Whenever overtaking.
✓ To avoid immediate danger.
Whenever traffic is slow.

In built-up areas in Brussels, the horn should normally be used only when necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn used to warn of danger in town
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