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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Flanders.

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True/false 17 Flanders 87 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 718
What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Flanders?

101. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Flanders?

PARE.
ALTO.
✓ STOP.
DUR.

In Flanders, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

102. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

103. Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

✓ Higher speed, slower reactions, poor grip, and vehicle condition.
Driving in a lower gear and using the indicators.
Having a full fuel tank and adjusted mirrors.
Lower speed, dry roads, and good tyres.

Stopping distance can increase because of higher speed, slower driver reactions, reduced tyre grip, poor weather or road conditions, worn tyres, weak brakes, or a heavier vehicle. Both the driver's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance can be affected.

Road and vehicle conditions affecting stopping distance
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

104. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat adjustment.
Electric window control.
Central door locking.
✓ Exterior mirror folding.

This control folds or unfolds the vehicle's exterior mirrors. It is useful when parking in narrow spaces or when leaving the vehicle parked.

Control for folding the exterior mirrors
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

105. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

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

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

106. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Rear window demister.
Front windscreen demister.
Air recirculation.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol indicates the rear window demister. It heats the rear window to help clear condensation, mist or frost and improve visibility.

Rear-window demister symbol on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

107. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Airbag-system fault.
Child safety lock.
✓ Passenger airbag deactivation.
Central door locking.

This control allows the front passenger airbag to be deactivated on vehicles equipped with this function. The airbag must be deactivated when a rear-facing child restraint is used on the front passenger seat.

Front passenger airbag deactivation control
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How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

108. How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

Grip the handlebars as tightly as possible.
✓ Reduce speed and keep a relaxed, steady grip.
Brake hard while riding through them.
Accelerate sharply to cross them quickly.

Longitudinal grooves or ruts can affect a motorcycle's steering and may make the wheels follow the uneven surface. Reduce speed where necessary, keep a relaxed but steady grip and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering corrections.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

109. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
✓ Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
Rear 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 should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

110. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

✓ Do not drive.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drink coffee before driving.
Drive only on familiar roads.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

111. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

✓ A category D1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category D1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.
A category D bus with a heavy trailer.
A category C1 goods vehicle with a heavy trailer.

Category D1E covers combinations consisting of a category D1 vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Minibus and trailer covered by category D1E
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What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

112. What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

The parking brake is applied.
The accelerator pedal locks in position.
✓ Cruise control is cancelled or temporarily disengaged.
The selected speed increases.

Pressing the brake pedal normally cancels or temporarily disengages cruise control, returning speed control to the driver.

Brake-pedal operation to disengage cruise control
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

113. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

School zones are closed to normal traffic.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What is the minimum licence category for a Belgian class B moped?

114. What is the minimum licence category for a Belgian class B moped?

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

A Belgian class B moped has a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h. A driving licence AM is normally required from the age of 16. Drivers born before 15 February 1961 are exempt from the AM licence requirement.

Belgian class B moped and category AM driving licence
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What is Belgian driving licence category G intended for?

115. What is Belgian driving licence category G intended for?

All vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kg.
Construction machinery used on public roads.
✓ Agricultural and forestry tractors and machinery.
Any tractor, regardless of how it is used.

Belgian 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. Other licence categories may be required when such vehicles are used outside those activities.

Agricultural vehicles covered by Belgian category G
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

116. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Direction indicators.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Emergency braking.
Brake warning.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

117. Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.
Smoke can interfere with the fuel gauge.
Smoke can prevent the fuel cap from sealing.
Heat can make the fuel nozzle stop automatically.

Petrol and other fuels can produce flammable vapours. Smoking, open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources can ignite these vapours and cause a serious fire. Follow all filling-station safety rules while refuelling.

No-smoking warning at a filling station
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

118. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.
Reduce the charging power and continue using it.
✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Cover the damaged area and continue charging.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

119. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Rely mainly on continuous braking to control speed.
Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.
Coast in neutral to save fuel.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

120. Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

It can make the steering feel heavier.
✓ It can reduce control and increase the risk of skidding.
It can make the vehicle accelerate more slowly afterwards.
It can make the tyres grip the road more strongly.

Hard braking on a curve can upset the vehicle's balance and reduce grip. Slow down before the curve and steer smoothly.

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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

121. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.
✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, when driving only a short distance.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Flanders?

122. When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Flanders?

Whenever traffic is slow.
Whenever overtaking.
✓ To avoid immediate danger.
To greet other road users.

In built-up areas in Flanders, the horn should normally be used only when necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn used to warn of danger in town
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When should you use rear fog lights?

123. When should you use rear fog lights?

When driving on high-speed roads at night.
✓ When visibility is seriously reduced by fog or similar conditions.
When visibility is slightly reduced.
When another vehicle is following closely.

Rear fog lights are very bright and should only be used when visibility is poor enough to require them.

Rear fog lights used in severely reduced visibility
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

124. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Cruise control.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Anti-theft system.

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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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

125. How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

It has no effect once the vehicle is moving.
It always reduces consumption.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.

As speed increases, aerodynamic resistance generally rises, so the vehicle needs more energy to maintain that speed. Driving smoothly at an appropriate speed can therefore reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Vehicle speed and aerodynamic resistance
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

126. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.
Follow the vehicle ahead more closely for guidance.
Maintain normal speed if the road appears clear.
Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

Vehicle travelling on an icy road
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

127. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.
Pedestrians lose priority when crossing between cars.
Traffic always moves faster beside parked cars.
Parked cars make the crossing distance longer.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

128. How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

It makes the vehicle easier to accelerate.
✓ It can increase the energy needed to move the vehicle.
It reduces aerodynamic drag.
It always reduces fuel consumption.

Extra weight generally requires more energy when accelerating and climbing. Removing unnecessary heavy items can help reduce fuel or energy consumption while keeping all essential equipment in the vehicle.

Extra luggage adding weight to a vehicle
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From what blood alcohol concentration is a professional driver in violation in Belgium?

129. From what blood alcohol concentration is a professional driver in violation in Belgium?

✓ 0.2 g/l or more.
1.0 g/l or more.
Professional drivers have no separate limit.
0.5 g/l or more.

Professional drivers are subject to a lower threshold. They are generally in violation from 0.2 g/l of alcohol in the blood, equivalent to 0.09 mg/l in exhaled alveolar air.

Alcohol limits for professional drivers in Belgium
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How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

130. How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

Use the parking brake instead.
Pump it rapidly.
Release it if the pedal vibrates.
✓ Press it firmly and keep it pressed.

During emergency braking with ABS, press the brake pedal firmly and keep it pressed. Pulsation or vibration through the pedal can be normal while ABS is operating, so do not pump or release the brake.

Firm brake-pedal pressure during emergency braking with ABS
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

131. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

Use the demister instead of the washers.
✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Switch off the wipers until the windscreen dries.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

132. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.
Switch off the engine immediately while moving.
Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

Vehicle braking-system failure while driving
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

133. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Speed limiter.
Driving mode selection.
Electronic stability control.
Cruise control.

The speed limiter allows the driver to set a maximum speed that the vehicle should not normally exceed while the accelerator is being used.

Vehicle speed-limiter control and symbol
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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

134. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.
Cross separately so everyone has more space.
Let them run once the first lane is clear.
Let them walk slightly ahead of you.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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What should you do before refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle?

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

Leave the engine running to protect the battery.
✓ Switch off the engine before starting to refuel.
Increase the engine speed before removing the fuel cap.
Switch on the hazard lights while refuelling.

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

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

Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.
✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.
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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Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Flanders?

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

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

✓ At a designated crossing.
Between parked vehicles if traffic appears quiet.
At the shortest point, even if visibility is limited.
At a junction without checking for turning traffic.

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

Designated crossing for pedestrians
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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

139. What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
Drive around the barrier if the road ahead is clear.

Flashing warning lights mean a train may be approaching. Stop before the crossing and wait until the warning has ended and the crossing is clear.

Flashing warning lights at a railway crossing
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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

140. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.
Move out first and check whether the road is clear.
Drive close behind before starting the overtake.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

141. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To allow the engine to cool down.
To improve fuel quality.
To reduce tyre pressure.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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What should you do when walking near a driveway?

142. What should you do when walking near a driveway?

Watch only for vehicles leaving the driveway.
Assume vehicles will stop before crossing your path.
✓ Watch for vehicles entering or leaving.
Rely on engine noise to warn you of vehicles.

Vehicles may enter or leave driveways suddenly. Stay alert and check for moving vehicles.

Pedestrian passing a driveway entrance
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

143. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Oil-pressure warning.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), often because soot has accumulated in the filter. The vehicle may require regeneration or professional inspection, depending on the vehicle and warning status.

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

144. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for protection.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

145. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

The wheels are correctly aligned.
The tyres are correctly inflated.
✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The vehicle has been driven mainly at low speeds.

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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Which speed unit is used in Flanders?

146. Which speed unit is used in Flanders?

✓ Kilometres per hour (km/h).
Miles per hour (mph).

Road speeds in Flanders are shown in kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

147. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

Leave the engine running and keep the vehicle in neutral.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

Broken-down vehicle with hazard warning lights
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When must you use an indicator at a Belgian roundabout?

148. When must you use an indicator at a Belgian roundabout?

✓ When leaving the roundabout.
Only when travelling straight ahead.
Only when entering the roundabout.
Both when entering and leaving in every case.

Using an indicator is not required merely to enter a roundabout. Leaving the roundabout is a change of direction and must be indicated.

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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

149. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
Keep riding if the motorcycle still moves normally.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

150. What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

✓ The steering lock may engage.
The power steering remains fully active.
The steering becomes lighter.
The wheels automatically straighten.

On vehicles fitted with a steering lock, removing the ignition key may allow the steering lock to engage. Never remove the key while the vehicle is moving.

Ignition key and vehicle steering lock
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