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Brussels
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 use a lower gear when driving downhill?

701. Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

It increases tyre grip on steep roads.
It reduces engine braking to save fuel.
✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.
It allows the vehicle to coast more freely.

Engine braking helps prevent the vehicle from gaining too much speed and reduces strain on the brakes.

Lower-gear selection for a downhill road
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Which side do people drive on in Brussels?

702. Which side do people drive on in Brussels?

✓ Right-hand side.
Left-hand side.

Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road in Brussels.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

703. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

Hilltops usually have a slippery road surface.
Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.
✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Vehicles ahead always have priority on hills.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

704. What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

Stop only if other traffic is approaching.
Cross the stop line before stopping.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
✓ Stop and wait until you may proceed.

A red traffic light means you must stop before the stop line, pedestrian crossing, or intersection unless a sign or signal indicates otherwise.

Red traffic light at a junction
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

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

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

✓ Slow down and increase following distance.
Use main beam so the spray is easier to see through.
Speed up to move out of the spray more quickly.
Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.

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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Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

707. Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

Licence B.
✓ Licence AM.
Licence D.
Licence A.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Moped and category AM driving licence
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What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

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

Operates the starter motor.
Selects accessory power.
Releases the parking brake.
✓ 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 with a child restraint after a collision?

709. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

Replace only the seat cover.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
Repair damaged parts yourself.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

710. What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

Enter the junction and wait for traffic to move.
Use the horn so traffic ahead moves forward.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the junction.
Enter if the traffic light is green.

Do not enter a junction if traffic ahead prevents you from clearing it safely. Waiting before the junction helps avoid blocking crossing traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

Queue of traffic blocking a junction
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

711. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Any household cleaning product can be used instead.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

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

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

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

Car covered by category B
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

713. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

Any combination weighing more than 12,000 kg.
A C1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg only.
✓ A C1 vehicle with a heavy trailer, up to 12,000 kg combined.
A category D1 minibus with a heavy trailer.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg, provided the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg. It can also cover certain category B vehicles towing trailers over 3,500 kg, again with a combined maximum authorised mass not exceeding 12,000 kg.

Goods vehicle and trailer covered by category C1E
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brussels?

714. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brussels?

0.2 g/L.
0.0 g/L.
✓ 0.5 g/L.
0.8 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brussels is 0.5 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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Where is stopping or parking prohibited near a pedestrian crossing?

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

Only within one metre after it.
✓ On the crossing and within five metres before it.
Nowhere if the hazard lights are used.
Only directly on the crossing.

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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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

716. What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

Twist the damaged section so it cannot tear further.
Wear the belt loosely to reduce strain on it.
✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
Use it normally if the buckle still locks.

A damaged seat belt may not provide proper protection in a collision. Frayed webbing, damaged buckles, faulty retractors, or other defects should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced before the seat belt is relied upon.

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

717. How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

✓ It can prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
It releases the clutch.
It increases engine power.
It selects a lower gear automatically.

When moving off uphill, the parking brake can hold the vehicle stationary while you prepare to move. Release it smoothly once the clutch reaches the biting point and sufficient power is applied.

Parking-brake control during an uphill start
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Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

718. Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

To check whether the road ahead is clear.
✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.
To confirm other drivers have seen your indicator.
To make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly.

Mirrors do not show every area around your vehicle. A blind-spot check can reveal cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, or vehicles before you move off.

Driver checking a blind spot before moving off
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