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This interesting quiz helps you test your knowledge in a clear and visual way. With easy multiple-choice questions, you can quickly build confidence and learn new facts while keeping it simple, interactive, and fun.


What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

401. What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Use your horn so the driver moves aside.
Overtake even if the vehicle is signalling to turn.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.

Farm machinery may be wide, slow, or turn unexpectedly. Keep distance and only overtake when you have a clear view and enough space.

Vehicle approaching slow-moving farm machinery
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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

402. Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

Because vehicles ahead have priority in rain.
To reduce road surface damage.
Because tyres need more space to warm up.
✓ Because braking distances are longer.

Water reduces grip between the tyres and the road, so it takes longer to slow down or stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a wet road
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Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

403. Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

To prevent the large vehicle from changing lanes.
To reduce the amount of fuel your vehicle uses.
To make overtaking possible without checking ahead.
✓ To improve your view ahead and give yourself more time to react.

A large vehicle can block your view of traffic, signs, junctions, or hazards ahead. Leaving extra space improves your view and gives you more time to react if traffic slows or a hazard develops.

Large vehicle limiting a following driver's view
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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

404. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.
Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
Cold rain quickly reduces the tyre pressure.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

405. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
✓ Cruise control.
Speed limiter.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates the cruise-control system. Cruise control can maintain a selected vehicle speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The exact indicator behaviour can vary between vehicles.

Cruise-control indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

406. Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

The rear-window demister.
The windscreen-wiper control.
The hazard warning switch.
✓ The lighting control.

The lighting control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights. Depending on the vehicle, it may be a rotary switch or part of a lighting stalk.

Lighting control for switching on dipped headlights
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

407. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Low engine oil level.
Low coolant level.
Low oil pressure.

This symbol indicates that the engine oil level is low. Check the oil level according to the manufacturer's instructions and add the correct oil if necessary.

Low oil-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

408. Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

Feeling hungry and slightly thirsty.
✓ Yawning, heavy eyelids, and difficulty concentrating.
Listening to quieter music.
Feeling comfortable and relaxed.

Warning signs of driver fatigue can include repeated yawning, heavy eyelids, difficulty concentrating, wandering thoughts, and trouble maintaining a steady road position. These signs mean you should stop and rest before continuing.

Driver showing signs of fatigue
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What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

409. What is the minimum licence for a D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

✓ Licence DE.
Licence D1E.
Licence D.
Licence BE.

Category D permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category D vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category DE.

Category D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

410. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.
✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

Vehicle on a loose gravel road
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When can you take the Belgian category AM theory test?

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

At 17 years.
✓ Three months before turning 16.
At 18 years.
At 16 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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

412. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
Electronic stability control.
Automatic start-stop system.
✓ Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to adaptive cruise control (ACC). The system can maintain a selected speed and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to help maintain a set distance from traffic ahead.

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

413. What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

Holding the steering wheel firmly.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.
Keeping your movements smooth and controlled.
✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.

Abrupt inputs can upset the vehicle further. Smooth control gives the tyres a better chance to regain grip.

Vehicle losing grip on a wet road
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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

414. Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

P (Park).
✓ N (Neutral).
D (Drive).
R (Reverse).

Select N (Neutral) when drive should not be transmitted to the wheels. Unlike Park, Neutral does not lock the transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

415. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

Continue driving if the vehicle still works.
✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.
Move the animal yourself before checking for traffic.
Approach the animal immediately.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

Vehicle stopped after a collision with an animal
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What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

416. What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

Shift into neutral and let the vehicle roll freely.
Accelerate between bends to reduce brake use.
Switch off the engine to help slow the vehicle.
✓ Select a lower gear and stop safely to allow the brakes to cool.

Continuous braking can cause overheating and reduced braking performance. A lower gear provides engine braking and reduces demand on the brakes.

Vehicle descending a hill with overheating brakes
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

417. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Let them drive if they say they feel sober.
✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

418. What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

Continue charging at a lower power setting.
✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.
Pour water over the equipment to cool it.

Unusual heat, a burning smell, smoke, sparks, or repeated charging faults can indicate an electrical problem. Stop using the charging equipment if it is safe to do so, keep clear of anything damaged or overheating, and report the fault or seek appropriate assistance.

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

419. What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.
You only need to intervene when a warning appears.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
The systems can take full responsibility for driving.

Driver-assistance systems can help with tasks such as maintaining speed, monitoring lanes, or warning about hazards, but they do not replace the driver. Stay attentive, monitor the road and traffic, and be ready to take control whenever necessary.

Driver monitoring the road while using driver assistance
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Why should you keep a dog on a leash near traffic?

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

To make it easier for drivers to hear the dog.
To allow the dog to walk closer to moving traffic.
To give the dog priority when crossing the road.
✓ To prevent it from suddenly running into 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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

421. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Seat belt not fastened.
Parking brake applied.
Airbag-system warning.
Brake-system warning.

This symbol is a seat-belt reminder. It indicates that the driver or another detected occupant has not fastened their seat belt.

Seat-belt reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

422. What should you do if steam begins coming from underneath the bonnet?

Continue driving slowly until the steam stops.
Pour cold water over the engine immediately.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and keep clear until it has cooled.
Open the coolant cap to release the pressure.

Steam can indicate an overheated and pressurised cooling system. Do not remove the coolant cap while the system is hot.

Steam rising from underneath a vehicle's bonnet
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What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

423. What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

Let the bicycle gain speed while the road ahead is clear.
✓ Control your speed and keep both hands ready to brake.
Look only at the road directly in front of you.
Brake as late as possible before bends.

Higher speed increases stopping distance and reduces reaction time. Maintain a speed that allows you to stop safely.

Cyclist riding down a hill
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

424. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled junction?

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

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

✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Give way without stopping if the road is clear.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.
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 should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

427. What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
✓ Press the clutch pedal fully.
Press the accelerator pedal fully.

Pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission so that another gear can be selected. After changing gear, the clutch should be released smoothly.

Clutch operation when changing gear in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

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

Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.

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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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

429. 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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

A trailer weighing more than 3,500 kg.
Any category B vehicle with any trailer.
✓ A trailer over 750 kg with a combination over 3,500 and up to 4,250 kg.
A combination weighing more than 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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What should you do when entering a roundabout?

432. What should you do when entering a roundabout?

Enter if another driver appears to be slowing down.
Give way only to traffic in the lane nearest to you.
Enter if there is space, even if other traffic must slow down.
✓ Slow down, give way when required, and enter only when safe.

When approaching a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, follow the signs and local priority rules, and enter only when it is safe.

Vehicle at a roundabout entrance
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

433. What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
Expect the oncoming driver to make room for you.
Maintain your speed if there appears to be enough room.

On narrow roads, reduce speed and be prepared to stop or use a suitable passing place. Leave enough space for the oncoming vehicle and avoid forcing either vehicle into an unsafe position.

Oncoming vehicles approaching a narrow stretch of road
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What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

434. What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

Move everyone beside the vehicle while waiting.
✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.
Stay inside the vehicle and call for assistance.
Walk along the tracks to look for help.

Move everyone well away from the tracks. Use the crossing emergency telephone or displayed contact information where available, or contact the emergency services immediately.

Vehicle stranded on a railway crossing
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What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

435. What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.
Continue driving if you can still see part of the road.
Rely on the mirrors instead of the windscreen.
Remove loose glass while the vehicle is moving.

Severe damage can obstruct your view and weaken the glass. Do not continue if you cannot see the road clearly.

Damaged windscreen affecting the driver's view
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What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

436. What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Overtake quickly before the animal changes direction.
Flash your headlights to encourage it to move aside.
✓ Slow down and pass carefully with plenty of space.

Animals can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Reduce speed, keep distance, and pass only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an animal-drawn vehicle
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May you enter a pedestrian crossing when traffic ahead is blocked?

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

Yes, if no pedestrian is currently crossing.
Only during rush hour.
Only if the vehicle ahead moves slightly.
✓ No, if you are likely to stop on the crossing.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

438. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
Brake-system warning.
✓ Service or maintenance required.
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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What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

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

✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Use main beam to improve visibility.
Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

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

440. 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 can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

441. What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

A wheel-alignment problem.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Worn brake pads.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

442. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.
No, a helmet provides enough protection on its own.

Motorcyclists should wear protective clothing because it can reduce injuries from falls, impacts and sliding on the road. Suitable jackets, trousers, gloves and boots provide additional protection, but they do not replace a securely fitted helmet or safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

443. What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

The vehicle can become too heavy at the rear.
✓ Exhaust fumes can be drawn into the passenger compartment.
The boot warning light may remain on.
The rear window demister may stop working.

Driving with the boot or tailgate open can allow exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may be difficult to detect. Keep the luggage compartment properly closed while driving whenever possible.

Open vehicle tailgate and exhaust-fume risk
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

444. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

✓ Licence C.
Licence C1E.
Licence D.
Licence B.

Category C1 is limited to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 7,500 kg. A goods vehicle above this limit requires category C.

Goods vehicle above 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass
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What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

445. What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

Use it again after tightening the straps.
✓ Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's replacement guidance.
Keep using it if the visor or straps still work.
Keep using it if there are no visible cracks.

A helmet can be damaged internally by a significant impact even when no damage is visible from the outside. Stop using the helmet and follow the manufacturer's guidance, which will commonly require replacement after a significant impact.

Helmet inspection after a significant impact
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

446. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

✓ To have enough time to stop.
To make your vehicle easier to see ahead.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
To make overtaking easier.

A safe following distance gives you enough time to react if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

Gap between a vehicle and the traffic ahead
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

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

Look briefly at the headlights to judge their position.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
Move closer to the centre of the road for a clearer view.

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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Which lights must a motorcyclist normally use during daylight in Belgium?

448. Which lights must a motorcyclist normally use during daylight in Belgium?

Only the parking lights.
✓ The dipped headlight and red rear light.
No lights in clear weather.
Only the rear fog light.

Two-wheeled mopeds and motorcycles must use their dipped headlight and red rear light continuously, including during daylight.

Motorcycle travelling with its lights on during daylight
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

449. What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

Drive closely beside the bus to prevent it moving out.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to let it move out when safe.
Ignore the signal until the bus starts moving.
Accelerate and pass before the bus moves out.

Buses may pull away after picking up passengers. Slow down, check the traffic situation, and allow space when it is safe.

Bus signalling to pull away from a stop
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What is the minimum licence requirement for a Belgian class A moped?

450. What is the minimum licence requirement for a Belgian class A moped?

Licence A1.
Licence A.
✓ No driving licence is required.
Licence AM.

A Belgian class A moped has a maximum design speed of no more than 25 km/h. It may be ridden from the age of 16 without a driving licence.

Belgian class A moped and driving licence requirements
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