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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
Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

651. Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

To make the trailer easier to steer.
✓ Your vehicle combination may take longer to stop.
To keep the trailer from moving side to side.
To prevent the trailer from blocking your view.

Towing adds weight and can increase stopping distance. Extra space gives you more time to react and brake smoothly.

Vehicle towing a trailer behind other traffic
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How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

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

It has no effect if the hazard lights are on.
It improves visibility by slowing down traffic.
✓ It can block the view between road users.
It blocks the view only for pedestrians.

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

Parked vehicle obstructing visibility near a junction
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

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

To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To make blind spots disappear completely.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What should you do after hitting a deep pothole hard?

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

✓ Check for tyre or wheel damage when it is safe to stop.
Continue driving normally if the tyre still looks inflated.
Reduce the tyre pressure to absorb further bumps.
Brake sharply to check whether the wheels are damaged.

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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You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

655. You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

True.
✓ False.

You should keep a safe following distance so you have enough time to react if traffic slows or stops suddenly.

Vehicle following closely behind another vehicle
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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

656. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

Move close to the centre of the road.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.
Brake hard after beginning to lean.
Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

Motorcyclist approaching a bend
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

657. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Rear window demister.
Fresh-air ventilation.
✓ Air recirculation.

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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What should you do before crossing the road?

658. What should you do before crossing the road?

✓ Look for traffic in all directions.
Cross if the nearest vehicle is slowing down.
Look only where traffic normally comes from.
Listen for vehicles instead of looking.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

659. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
Open a window and continue driving.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

660. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.
It increases tyre pressure immediately.
It prevents the suspension from working.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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What limits apply when a motorcyclist filters between slow-moving traffic in Belgium?

661. What limits apply when a motorcyclist filters between slow-moving traffic in Belgium?

Filtering is permitted only on the hard shoulder.
No faster than 70 km/h with no limit on the speed difference.
✓ No faster than 50 km/h and no more than 20 km/h faster than the other traffic.
No speed limit applies while filtering.

A filtering motorcyclist may not exceed 50 km/h and may travel no more than 20 km/h faster than the surrounding traffic. On motorways and express roads, filtering takes place between the two leftmost lanes.

Motorcyclist filtering between slow-moving vehicles
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How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

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

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

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 must you do before using a rear-facing child seat in front of an airbag?

663. What must you do before using a rear-facing child seat in front of an airbag?

Turn the child seat to face forward.
Fasten the adult seat belt behind the seat.
✓ Make sure the airbag is deactivated.
Move the child seat closer to the dashboard.

A rear-facing child-restraint system must not be used in front of an active frontal airbag. The airbag must be switched off or disabled automatically.

Rear-facing child seat and front passenger airbag control
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

664. 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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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Brussels?

665. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Brussels?

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

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

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

666. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

Apply it only on a slope.
Release it completely.
Leave it partly applied.
✓ Apply it securely.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

667. Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

It can prevent the head restraint from being adjusted.
It can make the airbag deploy earlier.
It can cause the seat to slide forwards when braking.
✓ It can reduce how effectively the seat belt restrains you.

An excessively reclined seat can affect how the seat belt fits and restrains your body and may increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a collision. Sit in a reasonably upright position so the lap belt stays low across the hips and the shoulder belt lies correctly across the chest.

Vehicle seat with an excessively reclined backrest
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Who normally has priority at an unsigned intersection in Belgium?

668. Who normally has priority at an unsigned intersection in Belgium?

The driver travelling fastest.
✓ The driver approaching from the right.
The largest vehicle.
The driver approaching from the left.

Belgium generally applies priority from the right at unsigned intersections. Signs, roundabout rules, and certain other situations can create exceptions.

Vehicles approaching an unsigned junction
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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

669. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

✓ By removing moisture from the air.
By opening the windows automatically.
By heating the rear window directly.
By increasing air recirculation.

Using the air conditioning can help demist the windows because it removes moisture from the cabin air. Directing this drier air towards the windscreen can clear condensation more quickly.

Air-conditioning controls used to demist the windscreen
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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

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

They can reduce tyre pressure while driving.
✓ They can become dangerous projectiles during sudden braking or a collision.
They can increase the vehicle's fuel consumption.
They can make the engine overheat.

Loose objects can move or be thrown forwards during sudden braking or a collision. Secure luggage and other items so they cannot injure occupants or interfere with the driver or vehicle controls.

Loose luggage and objects inside a vehicle
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What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

671. What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

Maintain your speed and expect them to merge behind you.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead to keep your lane clear.
✓ Adjust your speed and leave space when safe.
Move into another lane without checking around you.

When traffic merges, good observation and speed control help vehicles join safely without sudden braking or conflict.

Vehicle merging from an adjacent lane
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What is the minimum age to carry a passenger on a Belgian class A or B moped?

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

20 years.
✓ 18 years.
16 years.
21 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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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

673. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

674. What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

To release the seat belt from the buckle.
To adjust the seat height.
To tighten the parking brake.
✓ To take up slack and lock the belt when necessary.

The seat-belt retractor takes up slack and helps keep the belt properly positioned against the body. It allows normal movement but can lock during sudden braking, rapid belt movement or a collision.

Seat-belt webbing and retracting mechanism
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

675. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

676. What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

Ride beside it so the driver can see you.
✓ Stay back and do not pass on the turning side.
Move alongside it if there appears to be enough space.
Assume the driver will wait for you before turning.

Large vehicles need extra space to turn and may move across a cyclist's path. Remaining behind is usually safer.

Cyclist near a turning large vehicle
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What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

677. What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

Keep driving and wait for the accelerator to release.
✓ Select neutral, brake firmly, and steer to a safe stopping place.
Apply the parking brake sharply while moving.
Press the accelerator harder to try to free it.

Selecting neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels. Brake firmly, maintain steering control, and switch off the engine after stopping safely.

Stuck accelerator pedal in a vehicle
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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

678. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.
Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.
High on the head with the straps loose.
Loose enough to move slightly on your head.

A helmet should sit level on the head and remain securely in place so it can provide effective protection.

Bicycle helmet positioned securely on the rider's head
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

679. What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.
Reverse back the way you came.
Follow construction vehicles through the closed lane.
✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.

Observe the temporary signs, adjust your speed, and merge safely according to the traffic situation and local rules.

Temporary traffic-lane closure ahead
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

680. Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.
Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.

Some prescription and non-prescription medicines can intensify alcohol-related drowsiness, dizziness, poor coordination, or reduced concentration.

Alcohol and medicine as a driving-impairment risk
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What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

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

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

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

Wild animals crossing a road
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Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

682. Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

✓ Drivers may have difficulty seeing you.
Dark clothing reflects more light from vehicles.
Clothing colour matters only on unlit roads.
Street lighting makes dark clothing easy to see.

Dark clothing makes pedestrians harder to see in low-light conditions. Bright or reflective clothing improves visibility.

Pedestrian wearing dark clothing at night
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

683. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Driving mode selection.
Four-wheel drive.
Parking assistance.
Cruise control.

This control selects a driving mode. Depending on the vehicle, different modes can alter characteristics such as accelerator response, steering assistance, transmission behaviour or energy use.

Selector for the vehicle's driving modes
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

684. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.
To keep the windscreen clearer.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

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

While braking firmly on the rails.
With the motorcycle leaning sharply.
By accelerating hard as the front wheel reaches the rail.
✓ 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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What should you do if your Belgian driving licence is stolen?

686. What should you do if your Belgian driving licence is stolen?

Replace it directly through BelDrive.
Apply at an examination centre.
✓ Report it to the police and apply through your municipality.
Take the driving test again.

If your Belgian driving licence is stolen, you must first report the theft to the police and then apply for a replacement through your municipality. A theft replacement cannot currently be requested through BelDrive.

Reporting and replacing a stolen Belgian driving licence
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Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

687. Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

It could reduce the effectiveness of the airbags.
✓ It could slide forwards and interfere with the pedals.
It could make the steering wheel harder to turn.
It could cause the tyres to lose pressure.

A loose or incorrectly fitted floor mat can move into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Make sure the driver's floor mat is correctly fitted, secured, and does not obstruct any pedal.

Driver's floor mat near the pedals
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

688. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.
✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To maintain the same speed in every situation.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

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

Wait for a police officer to confirm the signal.
✓ Follow the worker's signals and instructions.
Follow the normal traffic signs instead.
Follow the vehicle ahead instead of the worker's signal.

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

Road worker directing traffic
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What is the general speed limit on an ordinary road outside built-up areas in Wallonia?

690. What is the general speed limit on an ordinary road outside built-up areas in Wallonia?

70 km/h.
100 km/h.
120 km/h.
✓ 90 km/h.

In Wallonia, the general limit on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 90 km/h unless a traffic sign imposes a different limit.

Ordinary road outside a built-up area in Wallonia
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

691. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Headlight flash.
Parking assistance.
✓ Horn.
Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Brussels?

692. What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Brussels?

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

The minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Brussels is 18 years.

Minimum age for obtaining a car driving licence
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

693. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

Only when roads are closed.
Never, if the vehicle is in good condition.
✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Only when your vehicle has no winter tyres.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

694. What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

Drive forwards slowly until the connector releases.
Twist the connector from side to side until it comes loose.
✓ Stop the charging session, unlock the vehicle, and follow the instructions.
Pull the connector out as hard as possible.

Charging connectors may remain locked while charging or until the vehicle is unlocked. Stop the charging session and follow the vehicle or charger's release procedure. Never force the connector; if it remains stuck, seek appropriate assistance.

Charging connector attached to an electric vehicle
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

695. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.
It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.
It can make the motorcycle use more fuel.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

696. What should you do before driving after taking medicine?

Take an extra dose before a long journey.
Drive slowly until you know how it affects you.
Drink coffee to prevent any side effects.
✓ Check whether it may affect your ability to drive.

Some medicines can affect driving ability by causing drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, slower reactions, or reduced concentration. Check the label or patient information and follow advice from your doctor or pharmacist before driving.

Checking medicine warnings before driving
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What minimum distance should you leave when passing a pedestrian walking on the road?

697. What minimum distance should you leave when passing a pedestrian walking on the road?

At least 50 centimetres everywhere.
✓ At least 1 metre inside built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them.
No minimum distance is required at low speed.
At least 2 metres only at night.

A driver must leave at least one metre when passing a pedestrian on the road and at least 1.5 metres outside a built-up area. If this is impossible, the driver must proceed at walking pace and stop if necessary.

Vehicle leaving space when passing a pedestrian
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

698. 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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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C?

699. 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.
Heavy vehicles only when towing a trailer.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.

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 the resume function of cruise control normally do?

700. What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

✓ Returns the vehicle to the previously set cruising speed.
Sets the vehicle's current speed as a new limit.
Applies the brakes automatically.
Switches cruise control off completely.

The resume function normally returns the vehicle to the previously set cruise-control speed after the system has been temporarily disengaged. The driver should use it only when traffic and road conditions are suitable.

RES button for resuming the stored cruising speed
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