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


Why should you avoid using an ordinary extension lead to charge an electric vehicle?

101. Why should you avoid using an ordinary extension lead to charge an electric vehicle?

It prevents the vehicle from locking while charging.
✓ It may overheat because it is not designed for continuous high-power charging.
It prevents the charging port from closing afterwards.
It will always charge the vehicle too quickly.

An ordinary household extension lead may not be designed for the sustained electrical load required for EV charging and can overheat. Use suitable approved charging equipment and follow the vehicle and charging-equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Extension lead used for electric-vehicle charging
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

102. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

103. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

✓ True.
False.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

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

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

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

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.

Motorcyclist approaching grooves in the road surface
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

105. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

Any category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.
A category D1 minibus with a heavy trailer.
Any combination weighing more than 12,000 kg.
✓ A C1 vehicle with a heavy trailer, up to 12,000 kg combined.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg, provided the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg. It can also cover certain category B vehicles towing trailers over 3,500 kg, again with a combined maximum authorised mass not exceeding 12,000 kg.

Goods vehicle and trailer covered by category C1E
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Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

106. Why should you take extra care if oil or diesel is spilled on the road?

It can increase tyre pressure.
✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.
It can damage road markings immediately.
It can make the road surface much softer.

Oil, diesel and other fluids can create a very slippery road surface, particularly for motorcycles and bicycles. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking or steering and keep the vehicle as stable as possible when crossing a contaminated area.

Oil or diesel spilled on a road surface
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What should you do before joining a motorway?

107. What should you do before joining a motorway?

Signal and expect motorway traffic to make space for you.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal, and look for a safe gap.
Check your mirrors only and assume the blind spot is clear.
Wait until the end of the slip road before checking for a gap.

Observe motorway traffic early, signal clearly, and merge only when there is a safe gap.

Driver checking motorway traffic before merging
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

108. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the vehicle uses less fuel.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the pedals require less force to operate.
So the brakes respond more quickly.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

109. You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

✓ False.
True.

You should keep a safe following distance so you have enough time to react if traffic slows or stops suddenly.

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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

110. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

True.
✓ False.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

111. What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

Listen for traffic and cross if you hear none.
Stay close behind the vehicle while crossing.
Cross if the nearest traffic lane appears clear.
✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.

Large vehicles can block your view and hide you from drivers. Wait until you can clearly see the road before crossing.

Pedestrian preparing to cross behind a bus
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

112. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
Dipped headlights.
✓ Direction indicators.
Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates that a direction indicator is operating. The flashing indicator shows the direction in which the driver intends to turn or change position on the road.

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

113. How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

Within one metre if the indicator is left on.
Anywhere if traffic is light.
✓ Not within five metres of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.
Directly on the corner.

Stopping and parking are normally prohibited within five metres of the extension of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.

Vehicle parked close to a junction
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

114. Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.
Bridges are always at a higher altitude.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.

Bridges lose heat from both their upper and lower surfaces, so they can freeze before roads built directly on the ground.

Icy surface on an exposed bridge
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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

115. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

It can apply the parking brake.
It can increase tyre pressure.
It can lock the steering.
✓ It can cause unnecessary clutch wear.

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal can apply slight pressure to the clutch mechanism and cause unnecessary wear. Keep your left foot off the clutch when it is not needed.

Foot position near the clutch pedal
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What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

116. What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

Follow another vehicle around it without checking yourself.
Move around it because the obstacle gives you priority.
✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.
Speed up to keep traffic flowing around the obstacle.

If your lane is blocked, reduce speed, check mirrors and oncoming traffic, and only move around the obstacle when it is safe.

Obstacle blocking a vehicle's lane
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How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

117. How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

✓ Securely, within load limits, without blocking visibility or lights.
Where it is easiest to reach while driving.
Anywhere, as long as the vehicle is not overloaded.
Loosely in the boot so it can move a little.

Unsecured or overloaded cargo can affect steering and braking, injure occupants during sudden stops, or fall into the road. It must not obstruct the driver's view or vehicle lights.

Luggage and cargo carried in a vehicle
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

118. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
Stay in the traffic lane and wait without using hazard lights.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

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Can a lost Belgian category A or B licence normally be replaced through BelDrive?

119. Can a lost Belgian category A or B licence normally be replaced through BelDrive?

✓ Yes, if the online eligibility conditions are met.
No, a police report is always required.
Only if the licence was stolen.
No, only the police can replace it.

A lost Belgian category A or B driving licence can normally be renewed through BelDrive if the online eligibility conditions are met. A prior police declaration is not normally required for a lost licence.

Replacing a lost Belgian driving licence through BelDrive
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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

120. Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.
Mountain roads always have the same weather.
Road conditions usually improve as altitude increases.

Fog, rain, snow, ice, falling rocks, and strong winds can develop rapidly in mountainous areas.

Changing visibility and weather on a mountain road
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

121. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.
The transmission selects Park.
The engine switches off.
The parking brake applies automatically.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

122. How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

It makes the brakes respond more quickly.
It reduces the driver's reaction time.
It affects stopping distance only on steep roads.
✓ It can increase the distance needed to stop.

A heavily loaded vehicle has more mass and may require additional distance to slow down or stop safely.

Loaded vehicle and the space needed for braking
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What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

123. What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

The steering will become lighter as the vehicle slows.
The steering and brakes will stop working completely.
✓ Steering and braking may require more effort, so move to a safe place.
Power assistance will continue working normally.

Power assistance may be reduced when the engine stops. Keep control, use the hazard lights if needed, and steer toward a safe stopping area.

Driver responding to an engine stall while moving
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What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

124. What should you do before a long journey to reduce the risk of driver fatigue?

Plan to drive through the night.
✓ Get enough sleep before starting the journey.
Drink several energy drinks before leaving.
Keep the cabin as warm as possible.

Getting enough sleep before a long journey helps reduce the risk of driver fatigue. Plan breaks in advance and avoid starting a long drive when you are already tired.

Rest and preparation before a long drive
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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

125. How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.
They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.
They reduce the chance of skidding at low speeds.
They clear water from the road more effectively.

Tyre tread helps channel water away and maintain grip. Worn tyres cannot clear water as effectively, increasing stopping distance and the risk of aquaplaning.

Worn tyre tread and wet-road grip
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

126. What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

Activate the hazard warning lights.
Switch on the front fog lights.
Activate the direction indicators.
✓ Flash the main-beam headlights.

Pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally flashes the main-beam headlights. This briefly illuminates the main beam while the stalk is held or operated.

Lighting stalk used to flash the main-beam headlights
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What minimum distance should a driver leave when passing a cyclist in Belgium?

127. What minimum distance should a driver leave when passing a cyclist in Belgium?

✓ At least 1 metre inside built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them.
At least 2 metres only on motorways.
At least 50 centimetres everywhere.
At least 1 metre everywhere.

Drivers must leave at least one metre when passing a cyclist inside a built-up area and at least 1.5 metres outside a built-up area.

Vehicle leaving lateral space when passing a cyclist
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

128. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

They always turn more slowly than cars.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.
They always have priority while turning.
They must stop before making every turn.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

129. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.
✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
Walk along the traffic lane toward the tunnel entrance.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

130. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

✓ The right foot.
Either foot at the same time.
Both feet together.
The left foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

131. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It affects only fuel consumption, not handling.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

132. How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

Get out immediately without checking for traffic.
Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.

Leaving through the side away from traffic reduces the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle.

Leaving a broken-down vehicle away from passing traffic
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How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

133. How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

✓ With the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
With the lap belt positioned across the abdomen.
With the shoulder belt placed behind the back.
Using only the lap section of the seat belt.

During pregnancy, a three-point seat belt should be worn correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips, below the abdomen, while the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and to the side of the abdomen. The belt should fit snugly and should not be placed behind the back or under the arm.

Seat-belt positioning during pregnancy
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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

134. How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

Keep the clutch fully pressed while accelerating.
Press the brake and accelerator together.
✓ Release the clutch smoothly while applying the accelerator progressively.
Release the clutch suddenly without using the accelerator.

When moving off, release the clutch pedal smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively. This helps the vehicle move away smoothly without stalling or excessive engine speed.

Coordinating the clutch and accelerator when moving off
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From what blood alcohol concentration is a professional driver in violation in Belgium?

135. 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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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

136. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

137. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

Use only one brake to avoid skidding.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

138. What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

✓ Licence A.
Licence AM.
Licence B.
Licence A2.

Category A2 is limited to motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW. A motorcycle with more than 35 kW therefore requires category A.

Motorcycle with more than 35 kW
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

139. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.
Use only the rear brake.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Steer sharply while braking hard.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

Motorcyclist making an emergency stop
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Flanders?

140. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Flanders?

100 km/h.
✓ 120 km/h.
130 km/h.
110 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Flanders is 120 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

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

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

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 after stopping because of a breakdown?

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

Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the engine running and keep the vehicle in neutral.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.

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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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

143. What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.
Use main beam and keep driving.
✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Continue slowly by following the road markings.

If visibility becomes dangerously poor, find a safe place to stop rather than continuing without being able to see clearly.

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

144. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

145. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

The water can increase tyre pressure.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.
The steering becomes more responsive.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

146. What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

Cross if nearby vehicles appear to have stopped.
Start crossing if the signal is about to change.
✓ Wait until it turns green.
Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

147. Why should headlights, indicators, and other exterior lights be kept clean and working?

✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They make the vehicle use less fuel.
They improve braking performance in poor weather.
They only need to work when you drive at night.

Dirty or faulty lights reduce visibility and make it harder for other road users to understand when you are braking, turning, reversing, or changing position.

Checking and cleaning a vehicle's exterior lights
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How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

148. How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

On the rear carrier without securing it for a short trip.
✓ Securely, without affecting steering, braking, or balance.
On one side of the bicycle to leave the other side clear.
On one handlebar if the bag is not very heavy.

Loose or badly positioned luggage can interfere with control, become caught in the wheels, or hide bicycle lights.

Luggage carried on a bicycle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

149. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

A brake-system fault.
✓ A general warning requiring attention.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

This is a general or master warning symbol. It indicates that the vehicle has detected a condition requiring attention and is often accompanied by a message or another warning on the instrument display.

General warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

150. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.
Apply the parking brake only.
Switch off the engine.
Press the accelerator pedal.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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