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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
What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

601. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.
Press the brake pedal instead.
Keep it pressed at the same position.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

602. What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

Check only the lane nearest to you.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
Watch the stopped driver instead of the other traffic.
Cross immediately once the driver waves you through.

One driver may stop, but other vehicles may still be moving. Always check all lanes before crossing.

Driver waving a pedestrian across the road
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What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

603. What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

Sound the horn and continue slowly.
✓ Stop and allow them to reach the tram or pavement safely.
Continue because passengers must always give way.
Pass between the passengers and the tram.

Where there is no refuge island, drivers passing on the boarding side must stop and allow passengers to move safely between the tram and the pavement or roadside.

Passengers boarding or leaving a tram across the road
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What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

604. What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

Continue slowly if the vehicle still responds normally.
Ignore the noise if the warning light later goes out.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Wait until the next service to have it checked.

A red warning combined with an unusual noise may indicate a serious fault. Continuing could cause damage or loss of control.

Red dashboard warning requiring the driver's attention
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What should you do if your Belgian driving licence is stolen?

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

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

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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What should you do if one of your tyres suddenly bursts while driving?

606. What should you do if one of your tyres suddenly bursts while driving?

Pump the brake pedal repeatedly.
Accelerate briefly to stabilise the vehicle.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually.
Steer quickly toward the side of the road.

A tyre burst can make the vehicle unstable. Hold the wheel firmly, avoid sudden braking or steering, and slow down gradually.

Vehicle tyre damaged by a sudden blowout
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

607. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low washer fluid.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Low fuel level.

This symbol indicates that the fuel level is low. Refuel soon to reduce the risk of running out of fuel.

Low-fuel warning symbol on the dashboard
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How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

608. How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

15 years.
20 years.
✓ 10 years.
5 years.

A Belgian driving licence in bank-card format normally has an administrative validity of 10 years. The document must be renewed when this period expires.

Validity period of a Belgian bank-card driving licence
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What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

609. What should you do when construction vehicles enter or leave the road?

Use your horn so the driver waits for you.
Drive closely behind it until there is room to pass.
Assume it will stop before entering your lane.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for them to move across your path.

Construction vehicles may move slowly, have limited visibility, or carry loose material. Give them time and space to manoeuvre.

Construction vehicle entering or leaving a road
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

610. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

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

Continue driving if you can still see part of the road.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.
Drive faster to reach a safe place sooner.
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 is the minimum age for riding an electric scooter in Belgium?

612. What is the minimum age for riding an electric scooter in Belgium?

✓ 16 years.
18 years.
There is no minimum age.
12 years.

The general minimum age for using a motorised personal mobility device is 16. Exceptions apply in certain places, including residential zones, play streets, and some reserved roads.

Electric scooter and rider age requirements
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

613. What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.
Brake firmly before returning to the road.
Steer back onto the road as quickly as possible.
Keep driving on the shoulder until the road becomes wider.

If you drift onto the shoulder, avoid sudden steering or braking. Slow gently and return to the road smoothly when it is safe.

Vehicle drifting towards the road shoulder
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

614. Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.
Traffic entering from the entry lane.
The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.

You must adjust your speed and find a safe gap without forcing motorway traffic to brake or change direction.

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

615. What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

Release it suddenly.
Pump it repeatedly.
Keep it partly pressed.
✓ Press it fully while maintaining firm brake pressure.

During emergency braking in a manual vehicle, maintain firm pressure on the brake and press the clutch pedal fully so the engine does not stall as the vehicle slows. Do not reduce braking pressure while operating the clutch.

Brake and clutch operation during an emergency stop
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

616. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Power-steering warning.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

617. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Rear window demister.

This symbol indicates the front windscreen demister. It directs airflow towards the windscreen to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windscreen demister symbol on the dashboard
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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

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

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

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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What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

619. What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

Accelerate so you spend less time at the junction.
✓ Reduce speed, observe carefully, and be ready to stop.
Maintain your speed if no traffic is visible.
Watch only the traffic directly ahead of you.

Junctions create conflict points between road users. Slowing down gives you more time to see hazards and react safely.

Cyclist approaching a road junction
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What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

620. What should you do if you see smoke or fire inside a tunnel?

Stay inside the vehicle and wait for the smoke to clear.
✓ Follow tunnel instructions and leave the tunnel if it is safe to do so.
Stop near the fire so you can assess the situation.
Keep driving normally unless the tunnel is completely blocked.

If it is safe to drive out of the tunnel, do so. If you cannot continue safely, stop, switch off the engine, leave the vehicle, and use the marked emergency exits or refuge routes. Follow tunnel-control instructions.

Smoke inside a road tunnel
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What is normally required to ride a speed pedelec in Belgium?

621. What is normally required to ride a speed pedelec in Belgium?

A minimum age of 14 with no driving licence.
✓ A minimum age of 16 and a driving licence valid for category AM or B.
A minimum age of 18 and a motorcycle licence A.
Only a standard bicycle certificate.

A speed-pedelec rider must normally be at least 16 years old and hold a driving licence valid for category AM or B.

Speed pedelec and driving licence requirements
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How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

622. How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

✓ At least 30 metres on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres on motorways.
At least 20 metres on every road.
At least 5 metres on every road.
Only directly beside the vehicle.

The warning triangle should normally be placed at least 30 metres away on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres away on motorways.

Warning triangle positioned behind a broken-down vehicle
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

623. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

Car.
Motorcycle.
Moped.
✓ Bus.

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Driving licence card for category D
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

624. Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

The dashboard brightness control.
✓ The lighting stalk.
The hazard warning switch.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.

The lighting stalk is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights. The exact movement varies between vehicles, so check the vehicle controls before driving.

Lighting stalk for switching between dipped and main beam
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What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

625. What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Release air from the other tyres to balance the pressure.
Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.
Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.

A pressure loss or damaged tyre can affect steering and braking. If the tyre-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tyre problem. Stop safely and inspect the tyres before continuing.

Tyre-pressure warning and a tyre inspection
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Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

626. Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

Throughout the Benelux.
In Belgium and neighbouring countries.
✓ Only in Belgium.
Throughout the European Union.

Belgian provisional driving licences M36, M18 and M12 are valid only in Belgium. They cannot be used for learner driving abroad.

Belgian territorial limits for provisional driving licences
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Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

627. Why are tyre condition and pressure especially important on a motorcycle?

They mainly affect the engine temperature.
✓ They directly affect grip, stability, and braking.
They matter only when carrying a passenger.
They affect only comfort at high speed.

A motorcycle relies on a relatively small area of tyre contact with the road. Correct tyre pressure, tread and condition are important for grip, steering, stability and braking. Check the tyres regularly and follow the manufacturer's recommended pressures.

Checking the condition of a motorcycle tyre
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

628. What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.
Continue driving by looking through the side window.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Turn sharply toward the side of the road.

The bonnet may completely obstruct your view. Avoid sudden movements, use the road markings or available gap to maintain direction, and stop safely.

Raised bonnet obstructing the driver's forward view
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

629. What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

Sprays washer fluid automatically.
Operates only the rear wiper.
✓ Operates the wipers automatically when rain is detected.
Runs the wipers continuously at maximum speed.

When AUTO is selected, a rain sensor can operate the windscreen wipers automatically and adjust their operation according to the amount of moisture detected on the windscreen.

AUTO setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Flanders?

630. Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Flanders?

✓ Yes.
No.

Motorcycle riders in Flanders are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Motorcyclist wearing a protective helmet
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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

631. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Signal and expect approaching traffic to slow down.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.
Enter the lane slowly so other traffic has time to react.
Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

Vehicle preparing to rejoin traffic after a breakdown
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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

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

Because wet roads make the speedometer less accurate.
✓ Because braking distances are longer.
Because tyres need more space to warm up.
To reduce road surface damage.

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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What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

633. What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

✓ Avoid forcing the gear lever.
Push the lever harder until the gear engages.
Press the accelerator fully.
Release the clutch suddenly.

If a gear does not engage easily, do not force the gear lever. Make sure the clutch is fully pressed and the vehicle's speed is suitable for the gear before trying again.

Operating a manual gear lever without forcing it
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What should you do before crossing the road?

634. What should you do before crossing the road?

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

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

635. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.
Level with the shoulders.
As low as possible.
Behind the neck only.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

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

Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.
Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.

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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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

637. Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

To make it easier for traffic to overtake you.
✓ A door may open suddenly.
Because the road could be slippery beside parked cars.
Because parked vehicles have priority over cyclists.

A driver or passenger may open a door without seeing you. Leaving space reduces the risk of a dooring collision.

Cyclist riding beside parked cars
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What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

638. What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

The steering may lock.
✓ The engine may stall.
The headlights may switch off.
The parking brake may engage.

Releasing the clutch pedal too quickly when moving off can cause the engine to stall. Release the clutch smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively.

Clutch release and engine stalling when moving off
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What should you do before making a turn?

639. What should you do before making a turn?

Signal only after you begin turning.
✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.
Turn as soon as the road ahead appears clear.
Check only the traffic directly ahead.

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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Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

640. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

The vehicle may use more fuel during the manoeuvre.
✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.
The steering may become heavier while turning around.
The speedometer may become less accurate.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

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

Only when your vehicle has no winter tyres.
Whenever the weather forecast mentions rain.
Never, if the vehicle is in good condition.
✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.

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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Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

642. Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

Reversing can interfere with the tunnel lighting.
✓ It can cause a serious collision with approaching traffic.
Tunnel ventilation works only in the normal direction of travel.
The tunnel may be too narrow for the vehicle to turn.

Other drivers may not expect a vehicle to reverse or turn around. Only change direction when instructed by police or tunnel staff.

Vehicle manoeuvring inside a road tunnel
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What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

643. What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

Move slightly toward the centre for a better view.
Brake only after entering the curve if necessary.
✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.
Maintain your speed if the road ahead appears clear.

A curve can hide oncoming traffic, obstacles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Reduce speed and keep a safe position.

Road bend with a restricted view ahead
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How should a motorcyclist cross tram or railway rails?

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

With the motorcycle leaning sharply.
✓ At a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as practical.
At a very shallow angle alongside the rails.
By accelerating hard as the front wheel reaches the rail.

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 is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

645. What is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

80 km/h.
90 km/h.
60 km/h.
✓ 70 km/h.

Vehicles admitted to the motorway may not normally travel below 70 km/h unless a lower limit is imposed. Drivers must still reduce speed when traffic, weather, or safety conditions require it.

Minimum-speed requirements on a Belgian motorway
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What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

646. What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

Select reverse gear.
Press the accelerator lightly.
Release the parking brake.
✓ Keep the brake pedal pressed.

An automatic vehicle may creep forward when D (Drive) is selected, even without pressing the accelerator. Keep the brake pedal pressed while stationary to prevent unintended movement.

Automatic gear selector in Drive and brake-pedal control
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Which lights must a motorcyclist normally use during daylight in Belgium?

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

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

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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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

648. Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

A twisted belt makes the brakes less effective.
A flat belt makes the seat easier to adjust.
A twisted belt can cause the buckle to open.
✓ A flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.

A seat belt should lie flat against the body without twists. A twisted belt concentrates force over a smaller area and may provide less effective protection in a collision.

Twisted seat belt across an occupant's body
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What should you do when livestock are on the road?

649. What should you do when livestock are on the road?

✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.
Use the verge to pass the animals.
Follow closely so other traffic can overtake.
Drive through the group before it spreads across the road.

Livestock may spread across the road, stop suddenly, or change direction without warning. Slow down, keep a safe distance, avoid sudden movements or loud noises, and follow any instructions from the person controlling the animals.

Livestock being moved along a road
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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

650. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

It makes the steering wheel harder to turn.
It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It prevents the battery from charging.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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