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True/false 17 Flanders 88 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 719
Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

551. Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
The stronger beam uses too much electrical power.
Main beam makes interior lights less effective.
The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.

Main beam can reflect back from fog and create glare, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Headlight glare reflected by fog
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What is an international driving permit mainly used for?

552. What is an international driving permit mainly used for?

✓ To drive in countries where your national licence alone is not recognised.
To remove medical restrictions.
To obtain a professional driving qualification.
As a replacement for your national driving licence.

An international driving permit is a standardised document used alongside your national driving licence when driving in countries where the national licence alone is not recognised. It does not replace your national driving licence.

International driving permit for travel abroad
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

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

Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use main beam to see further through the fog.

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 hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

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

It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It prevents the suspension from working.
It can make the engine overheat.

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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Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Flanders?

555. Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Flanders?

✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.
Traffic entering the roundabout.

In Flanders, traffic entering a roundabout normally gives way to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

556. Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

Drivers should always use the lane with fewer vehicles.
Temporary lanes are designed for frequent lane changes.
✓ Narrow lanes and changing layouts increase the risk of collision.
Changing lanes helps traffic move faster through roadworks.

Frequent lane changes create additional risk where space is limited and drivers are already adapting to temporary layouts.

Vehicles travelling through restricted roadworks lanes
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Which side do people drive on in Flanders?

557. Which side do people drive on in Flanders?

Left-hand side.
✓ Right-hand side.

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

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

558. Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

Neutral.
2nd gear.
1st gear.
✓ R (Reverse).

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive a manual vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before Reverse is selected.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

559. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

That the restraint can move freely on the seat.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
That the child can easily loosen the harness.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

560. Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

Immediately behind the vehicle so you remain visible.
✓ Behind a safety barrier and well away from the vehicle and traffic.
In front of the vehicle while facing approaching traffic.
On the verge beside the broken-down vehicle.

A stationary vehicle can be struck by passing traffic. Waiting behind a barrier provides better protection.

People waiting behind a safety barrier after a breakdown
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How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

561. How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

Ask another driver with a similar-looking vehicle.
Use petrol unless the engine sounds like a diesel.
Choose whichever fuel is cheapest at the station.
✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.

Before refuelling, check which fuel type the vehicle requires. The correct fuel is often shown inside the fuel-filler flap, on or near the fuel cap, or in the vehicle information or owner's manual. Do not rely only on nozzle colours, as these can vary between filling stations and countries.

Checking the fuel label before refuelling
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

562. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Main beam.
Sidelights.
✓ Dipped headlights.
Front fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

563. What is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence BE.
✓ Licence C1E.
Licence CE.
Licence C1.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer over 750 kg, provided the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg.

Category C1 vehicle and trailer combination up to 12,000 kg
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What Belgian licence is normally used for agricultural or forestry tractors?

564. What Belgian licence is normally used for agricultural or forestry tractors?

Licence BE.
Licence C1.
Licence C.
✓ Licence G.

Category G is intended for agricultural and forestry tractors and certain agricultural machinery used for agricultural or forestry activities. It can also cover their trailers.

Tractor and Belgian category G driving licence
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What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

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

Licence AM.
Licence A.
✓ Licence A2.
Licence A1.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

566. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
✓ Air recirculation.
Fresh-air ventilation.

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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Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

567. Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

Licence D.
Licence AM.
Licence C.
✓ Licence B.

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

Car and category B driving licence
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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

568. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
Open the door slowly and expect traffic to avoid you.
Check only the mirror before opening the door.
Check only for vehicles, not cyclists or pedestrians.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

Checking for passing road users before opening a car door
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May you normally stop or park a car on the pavement in Belgium?

569. May you normally stop or park a car on the pavement in Belgium?

✓ No, unless local signs or markings specifically permit it.
Yes, whenever the road is busy.
Yes, if the hazard lights are switched on.
Yes, for up to fifteen minutes.

Stopping and parking a car on the pavement is normally prohibited. It is only permitted where local signs, markings, or regulations specifically allow it.

Car stopped or parked on a pavement
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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Flanders?

570. Is a warning triangle required in cars in Flanders?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Flanders are required to carry a warning triangle.

Warning triangle carried as vehicle safety equipment
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What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

571. What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

Accelerate to pass before the light turns red.
Stop even if this requires sudden harsh braking.
Treat it like a green light until it turns red.
✓ Stop if you can do so safely.

An amber light warns that the signal is changing. Stop if it is safe, but avoid sudden braking that could cause danger behind you.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

572. Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

Yes, but only during daylight.
✓ No, they may only increase alertness temporarily.
Only coffee can replace proper rest.
Yes, if you use several of them together.

Coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music may make you feel more alert for a short time, but they do not remove fatigue. If you are too tired to drive safely, stop somewhere safe and get proper rest.

Stimulant drinks and driver tiredness
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

573. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Cruise control.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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What is the best place to cross the road?

574. What is the best place to cross the road?

Between parked vehicles if traffic appears quiet.
Near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.
✓ At a designated crossing.
At the shortest point, even if visibility is limited.

Use a designated crossing whenever possible. It is usually the safest place to cross the road.

Designated crossing for pedestrians
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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Flanders?

575. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Flanders?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Flanders are required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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Who generally has priority at an uncontrolled intersection in Flanders?

576. Who generally has priority at an uncontrolled intersection in Flanders?

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

At an uncontrolled intersection in Flanders, you generally give way to traffic approaching from the right.

Vehicles approaching an uncontrolled junction from different directions
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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

577. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

Cross several lanes at the last moment.
✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.
Brake sharply before entering the exit lane.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

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

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

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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What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

579. What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

✓ Licence D1E.
Licence D1.
Licence D.
Licence DE.

Category D1 permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A D1 vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category D1E.

Category D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

580. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

To keep traffic moving at a steady speed.
To make your vehicle easier to see ahead.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
✓ To have enough time to stop.

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 a large animal suddenly enters your path?

581. What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.
Swerve sharply into another lane.
Release the steering wheel and brake hard.
Accelerate to pass before the animal moves.

If a large animal enters the road, brake firmly while keeping the vehicle under control. Avoid sudden swerving, as this can cause you to lose control or collide with other traffic.

Large animal entering a vehicle's path
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

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

Accelerate and pass before the bus moves out.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to let it move out when safe.
Sound your horn so the bus waits for you.
Drive closely beside the bus to prevent it moving 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 should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

583. What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.
Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.
Select reverse gear.
Keep the accelerator pressed.

During a longer stop, selecting neutral and releasing the clutch can reduce unnecessary strain on the clutch release mechanism. Keep the vehicle securely held with the brake or parking brake as appropriate.

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

584. Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

Licence C.
Licence D.
Licence B.
✓ Licence AM.

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

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

✓ To improve visibility and help other road users see you.
To prevent the tunnel lights from becoming too bright.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To reduce tyre wear inside the tunnel.

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

Vehicle using dipped headlights before entering a tunnel
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Who must you give way to when leaving a parking place?

586. Who must you give way to when leaving a parking place?

Only motor vehicles.
Only pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ All other road users.
Only vehicles approaching from the right.

Leaving a parking place is a manoeuvre. A driver performing a manoeuvre must give way to all other road users.

Vehicle leaving a parking space near other road users
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What may cyclists and speed-pedelec riders do at this red traffic light?

587. What may cyclists and speed-pedelec riders do at this red traffic light?

Proceed in every direction without checking.
✓ Proceed in the direction shown after giving way to other road users.
Treat the red light as a green light for all traffic.
Make a U-turn through the intersection.

A B22 sign allows cyclists and speed-pedelec riders to turn right on red or amber. A B23 sign allows them to continue straight, but they must give way to other road users.

Red traffic light with an exemption sign for cyclists
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How should you brake on a slippery road?

588. How should you brake on a slippery road?

✓ Brake gently and progressively.
Use the parking brake to help slow the vehicle.
Steer sharply while braking to avoid slippery areas.
Brake harder than usual to shorten the stopping distance.

Sudden braking can cause the wheels to lose grip. Smooth, progressive braking reduces the risk of skidding.

Braking on a slippery road surface
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

589. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cabin temperature adjustment.
✓ Airflow direction.
Air conditioning.
Cabin fan speed.

This control selects the direction of the ventilation airflow, such as towards the face, feet or windscreen.

Control for directing cabin ventilation airflow
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

590. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What is the general speed limit in built-up areas in Brussels?

591. What is the general speed limit in built-up areas in Brussels?

40 km/h.
50 km/h.
✓ 30 km/h.
20 km/h.

In the Brussels-Capital Region, the general speed limit inside built-up areas is 30 km/h. Traffic signs may impose a different limit on particular roads.

Urban speed-limit setting in Brussels
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Which Belgian moped class is limited to a maximum design speed of 25 km/h?

592. Which Belgian moped class is limited to a maximum design speed of 25 km/h?

Class B.
✓ Class A.

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 limited to 25 km/h
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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

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

Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
The first rain makes the road surface softer.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.

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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Are snow chains generally required in Flanders?

594. Are snow chains generally required in Flanders?

✓ No.
Yes, throughout winter.
Yes, throughout the year.

Snow chains are not generally required in Flanders, although they may be useful or required in specific conditions or locations.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

595. What should happen after an airbag has deployed?

The airbag can be reused if it is not torn.
Only the airbag warning light needs to be reset.
The airbag can be removed and the vehicle used normally.
✓ The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired.

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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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

596. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

These lanes are usually free from moving traffic.
Trams and buses must always stop before crossings.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.
You only need to check for traffic from one direction.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

597. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

By heating the rear window directly.
✓ By removing moisture from the air.
By opening the windows automatically.
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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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

598. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

Accelerate so you pass through first.
Use the horn and continue at the same speed.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

599. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Move aside without checking surrounding traffic.
Stop immediately wherever you are.
Speed up so the vehicle can follow you.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

Emergency vehicle approaching with warning lights flashing
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When must a driver wear a reflective vest after a motorway breakdown?

600. When must a driver wear a reflective vest after a motorway breakdown?

Only if the breakdown happens at night.
Only when passengers remain inside.
A safety vest is never required.
✓ When leaving the vehicle where stopping or parking is prohibited.

On motorways and express roads, the driver must wear a reflective safety vest when leaving a broken-down vehicle that is stopped where stopping or parking is prohibited.

Driver wearing a reflective vest after a motorway breakdown
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