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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 do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

651. What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

Select neutral and release all pedals.
✓ Make sure the vehicle is securely controlled before releasing it.
Turn the steering wheel fully.
Press the accelerator fully.

Before releasing the parking brake on a slope, make sure the vehicle cannot roll unexpectedly. Use the service brake or, when moving off in a manual vehicle, establish the clutch biting point and sufficient power before releasing the parking brake.

Preparing to release the parking brake on a slope
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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

652. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

It causes the tyres to lose pressure.
✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.
It makes the brakes less effective afterwards.
It prevents the brake lights from working properly.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Flanders?

653. Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Flanders?

✓ Yes.
No.

In Flanders, the priority-to-the-right rule generally applies at uncontrolled intersections.

Vehicle approaching a junction from the right
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

654. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
Cars up to 3,500 kg.
✓ Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and 11 kW.
Motorcycles of any power.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity of no more than 125 cm³, power of no more than 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.1 kW/kg. It also covers powered tricycles up to 15 kW.

Light motorcycle covered by category A1
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

655. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

✓ Motorcycle.
Truck.
Moped.
Car.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Driving licence card for category A
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What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

656. What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

All vehicles must drive in the centre of the lane.
Large vehicles must stop before entering the narrow section.
Temporary lane markings no longer need to be followed.
✓ Less space between your vehicle, barriers, and other traffic.

Narrow lanes leave less room for error. Keep a steady position, avoid drifting toward barriers or nearby vehicles, and reduce speed if necessary.

Narrow traffic lanes through roadworks
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

657. What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

Only whether the main roads have been cleared.
Only whether you have enough fuel or charge.
Nothing extra if the vehicle has winter tyres.
✓ The weather, road conditions, tyres, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.

Check whether the journey is necessary and prepare for delays or changing conditions. Suitable tyres, sufficient fuel or charge, warm clothing, and basic emergency supplies may be important.

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Flanders?

658. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in Flanders?

14 years.
15 years.
✓ 16 years.
18 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in Flanders is generally 16 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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What should you do before refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle?

659. What should you do before refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle?

Keep the engine idling if the vehicle is outside.
✓ Switch off the engine before starting to refuel.
Increase the engine speed before removing the fuel cap.
Leave the engine running to protect the battery.

Switch off the engine before refuelling. Fuel vapours are flammable, so avoid ignition sources and follow the safety instructions at the filling station. If fuel is spilled, do not start the vehicle until the situation has been made safe.

Vehicle at a pump before refuelling
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

660. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

False.
✓ True.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

661. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Increase speed to spend less time inside.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Switch on the hazard lights before entering.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

662. Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

It can reduce the effectiveness of your mirrors.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.
It can make the steering require more effort.
It can make your speed harder to judge.

Road edges can be soft, uneven, or damaged. Driving too close to the edge can reduce control or cause the vehicle to leave the road.

Vehicle travelling close to the road edge
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

663. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

The seat belt is not fastened.
✓ A door is open.
The anti-theft system is active.
The parking brake is applied.

This symbol indicates that one or more vehicle doors are not fully closed. Check that all doors are securely shut before driving.

Door-open warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

664. Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

The windows may become difficult to open.
The vehicle battery may discharge more quickly.
✓ The interior can heat up quickly and cause serious heat illness.
The alarm system may activate unexpectedly.

The inside of a parked vehicle can heat up rapidly, even when the outside temperature does not feel extreme. Children and animals are particularly vulnerable to overheating and heatstroke. Leaving a window partly open does not make the vehicle safe.

Parked vehicle and the danger of interior heat
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You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

665. You may park anywhere as long as you leave your hazard lights on.

✓ False.
True.

Hazard lights are used to warn other road users of a hazard or an unexpectedly stopped vehicle. They do not make illegal or unsafe parking acceptable.

Parked vehicle with hazard warning lights flashing
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What should you check after fitting a wheel?

666. What should you check after fitting a wheel?

That the jack remains partly under the vehicle.
That the tyre is touching the wheel arch.
That the wheel nuts are covered by the trim.
✓ That the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.

After fitting a wheel, make sure the wheel nuts are tightened correctly using the manufacturer's specified procedure and torque. Incorrectly tightened wheel nuts can loosen or damage the wheel. Recheck them later if the vehicle or wheel manufacturer recommends it.

Checking wheel nuts after fitting a wheel
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How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

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

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

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 is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

668. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

To lock the seat in position.
To adjust the belt height.
To tighten the shoulder belt.
✓ To release the seat belt.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Flanders?

669. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Flanders?

✓ Yes.
No.

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

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

670. Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.
To judge your speed from vehicles behind.
To see whether road signs behind you have changed.
To check whether passengers are comfortable.

Regular mirror checks help you understand what is happening behind and beside your vehicle.

Driver checking traffic in a rear-view mirror
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Why must a roof load be securely attached?

671. Why must a roof load be securely attached?

Because light roof loads cannot be affected by the wind.
To keep the vehicle within its normal height.
✓ It could shift or fall and create a serious hazard.
To stop the roof rack from increasing fuel consumption.

A roof load is exposed to strong airflow and movement. It must be restrained correctly and kept within the permitted limits.

Load secured to a vehicle's roof
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

672. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Forward-collision warning.
Parking assistance.
Electronic stability control.
Adaptive cruise control.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

673. What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

✓ 20 km/h.
40 km/h.
10 km/h.
30 km/h.

Inside a woonerf or erf, pedestrians may use the full width of the road and the maximum speed is 20 km/h.

Belgian residential or shared-space zone
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

674. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the front fog lights are switched on. Front fog lights are designed to improve illumination close to the road in conditions of severely reduced visibility. Rules governing their use vary by country.

Front fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

675. What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

Runs the wipers continuously.
Sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen.
✓ Operates the windscreen wipers once.
Activates the rear wiper.

The single-wipe position operates the windscreen wipers for one sweep and then stops. It is useful when only a small amount of water or spray needs to be cleared from the windscreen.

Single-wipe setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

676. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.
You may not see approaching traffic clearly.
Music can make you lose your balance.
It makes you walk more slowly across the road.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

677. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet metal covers?

They can make the tyres overheat.
They can make the suspension become stiffer.
✓ They can provide much less grip than the surrounding road.
They can increase the motorcycle's braking power.

Wet metal surfaces, such as drain or inspection covers, can provide much less grip than the surrounding road. Cross them smoothly, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering.

Wet metal cover in a motorcycle's path
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

678. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

They increase fuel consumption.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They make the tyres wear more quickly.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

679. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
Brake-system warning.
Cruise control.
✓ Electronic parking brake.

This control operates the electronic parking brake. Pulling or pressing the switch applies or releases the parking brake, depending on the vehicle.

Electronic parking-brake switch and symbol
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When is parking prohibited because too little space remains for traffic?

680. When is parking prohibited because too little space remains for traffic?

Only when a bus is approaching.
When less than one metre remains free.
✓ When less than three metres of the carriageway remains free.
Never on a road without markings.

You may not park where doing so would leave less than three metres of free passage on the carriageway.

Parked vehicle restricting the space for passing traffic
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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

681. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

Continue slowly until you reach a service station.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Ignore it if the engine sounds normal.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.

Low oil pressure can quickly cause severe engine damage. Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off the engine, and investigate the cause before continuing.

Oil-pressure warning illuminated on the dashboard
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

682. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

Motorcycles up to 35 kW only.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.
✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.

Category A covers motorcycles without the power restrictions that apply to categories A1 and A2. It also covers powered tricycles with power exceeding 15 kW.

Motorcycle covered by unrestricted category A
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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

683. Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

Select D (Drive) for normal forward driving in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The transmission then selects the appropriate gear automatically.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

684. What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

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

Select P (Park) before leaving an automatic vehicle parked. Park locks the transmission to help prevent the vehicle from rolling; the parking brake should also be applied.

Park position on an automatic gear selector
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May you carry a passenger on an ordinary electric scooter in Belgium?

685. May you carry a passenger on an ordinary electric scooter in Belgium?

Yes, if the passenger is younger than 12.
Yes, when travelling below 20 km/h.
Yes, inside built-up areas only.
✓ No, unless the device is specifically built to carry passengers.

Carrying passengers is prohibited unless the personal mobility device was specifically designed for passenger transport and has sufficient seats.

Electric scooter carrying a rider and passenger
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Who should always wear a seat belt?

686. Who should always wear a seat belt?

✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only the driver.
Only people in the front seats.
Only children and young passengers.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

687. Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

Vehicles in a junction lose priority.
Your stopping distance becomes longer.
✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.
Traffic lights may stop working.

Blocking a junction can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the junction.

Traffic blocking a road junction
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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

688. What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

Switch off all lights to preserve the battery.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Walk along the road to find assistance.
✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.

If leaving the vehicle would put you in greater danger, remain restrained, make the vehicle visible, contact the emergency services, and follow their instructions.

Vehicle stranded among moving traffic
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What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

689. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

To allow pedestrians to cross without checking traffic.
To provide a place where vehicles may stop temporarily.
To separate pedestrians from cyclists along the road.
✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.

Pedestrian crossings provide a designated place where people can safely cross the road.

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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What should you do first after a collision?

690. What should you do first after a collision?

Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Call your insurance company before checking for danger.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

Vehicles stopped after a road collision
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

691. What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

Turn the steering wheel sharply to regain grip.
Brake firmly to force the tyres back onto the road.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and keep steering gently.
Change lanes immediately to find a drier surface.

Aquaplaning happens when the tyres lose contact with the road surface. Ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden movements, and wait for grip to return.

Vehicle losing tyre contact on a water-covered road
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What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

692. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

To slow the vehicle using the brakes.
To increase the engine speed.
To apply the parking brake.
✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

693. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The tyres are correctly inflated.
The wheels are correctly aligned.
The tyres have reached normal operating temperature.

Uneven wear may result from incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, worn suspension parts, or a brake that is not releasing properly.

Uneven wear across a vehicle tyre
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

694. What should you do if the windscreen wipers leave the glass smeared?

Apply lubricant to the wiper blades.
Ignore it unless the wipers stop moving.
Replace the washer pump instead of the blades.
✓ Clean the windscreen and blades, and replace worn blades.

Worn or dirty wiper blades can seriously reduce visibility in rain. Clean them first and replace them if they remain ineffective or damaged.

Wiper streaks on a vehicle's windscreen
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What should you check before towing a trailer?

695. What should you check before towing a trailer?

Check the tyres only if the trailer has been unused.
✓ The coupling, safety connections, lights, tyres, and load.
Check only that the trailer is securely coupled.
Check the lights after you have started driving.

The trailer must be correctly connected and roadworthy. Its lights, tyres, safety connections, and load should all be checked.

Checking a trailer before towing
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

696. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Power-steering warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Electronic stability control.

This symbol relates to the electronic stability control (ESC) system. It may flash when the system is actively helping to maintain stability. If it remains illuminated, the system may be switched off or have a fault.

Electronic stability control symbol on the dashboard
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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

697. Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

Only the road user without priority.
✓ Everyone using the road.
Only drivers when pedestrians have priority.
Only the person who creates the danger.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all need to stay alert and follow the rules.

Pedestrians and traffic sharing a road crossing
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

698. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

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

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

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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What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

700. What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

✓ Position your right foot over the brake, ready to press it.
Apply the parking brake slightly.
Press the brake and accelerator together.
Rest your foot lightly on the brake while driving.

To cover the brake, move your right foot over the brake pedal without pressing it, so you are ready to brake quickly if a hazard develops.

Right foot positioned over the brake pedal
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