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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
When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

301. When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

Whenever you want to reduce speed.
Before pressing the clutch pedal.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.

Select reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Press the clutch fully before selecting reverse to avoid unnecessary wear or damage to the transmission.

Selecting reverse gear in a stationary manual vehicle
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

302. What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Swerve immediately into the opposite lane.
Flash your lights instead of slowing down.
Sound your horn and continue driving.

Children can act unpredictably. Brake firmly, stay alert, and be prepared for more children to follow.

Child entering the road ahead of a vehicle
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Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

303. Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

✓ They are used to protect people and manage hazards.
They apply only when traffic is congested.
They can be ignored when the road looks clear.
They apply only to road workers.

Temporary speed limits may be used near roadworks, accidents, events, or dangerous conditions. They help keep traffic safe.

Temporary speed-limit sign at roadworks
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

304. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.
It can make the brakes overheat.
It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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You should keep both hands ready to control the steering.

305. You should keep both hands ready to control the steering.

✓ True.
False.

Keeping proper control of the steering wheel helps you react safely to changes in traffic and road conditions.

Driver keeping both hands on the steering wheel
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What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

306. What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

Returns to a previously stored speed.
Switches cruise control off.
Applies the brakes automatically.
✓ Stores the current speed as the cruising speed.

The SET function normally stores the vehicle's current speed as the cruise-control speed. Use it only when the road, traffic, and driving conditions are suitable.

SET button for storing a cruising speed
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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

307. Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.
It makes mirrors unnecessary when reversing.
It shows every blind spot around the vehicle.
It guarantees that the path behind is clear.

Reversing cameras can help, but they may have blind spots and limited coverage. Always check your mirrors and surroundings, look around where possible, and reverse slowly.

Reversing-camera display inside a vehicle
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What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

308. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

Speed up to create more space behind you.
Move toward the centre to discourage them from passing.
Reduce the gap ahead so they cannot move into it.
✓ Stay calm and increase your safety margin ahead.

If someone follows too closely, avoid sudden actions. Keeping more space in front gives you more time to brake gently if needed. If it is safe, allow the tailgating vehicle to pass.

Following vehicle visible close behind
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

309. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To show the driver's face.
To show mainly the rear seats.
To point towards the left door mirror.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

310. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Fuel-filler flap release.
Window lock.
✓ Boot or tailgate release.

This symbol indicates the boot or tailgate release. Operating the control unlocks or opens the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle.

Boot or tailgate release control
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What is the minimum licence category for a Belgian class B moped?

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

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

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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Where may you park inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

312. Where may you park inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

Only on the pavement.
Anywhere that leaves enough room for one vehicle.
✓ Only in marked parking places or where a sign permits parking.
Along either side without restrictions.

Parking is prohibited inside a woonerf or erf except in designated parking places or where a traffic sign expressly allows it.

Parking spaces in a residential or shared-space zone
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Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

313. Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

They could make the dashboard harder to clean.
They could make the airbag deploy too slowly.
✓ They could interfere with deployment and become dangerous projectiles.
They could cause the airbag warning light to stay on.

Do not place or attach objects over an airbag cover or in an airbag's deployment area. They may interfere with the airbag as it inflates and could be thrown towards occupants when the airbag deploys.

Objects placed over a vehicle's airbag cover
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

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

Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
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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At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence A1?

315. At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence A1?

17 years.
✓ 18 years.
24 years.
16 years.

Driving licence A1 may be obtained from the age of 18 in Belgium.

Minimum age for a Belgian category A1 driving licence
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

316. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
Keep using it if no damage is visible.
Replace only the seat cover.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

317. Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

Fog causes vehicles to travel at uneven speeds.
Fog makes road markings appear closer together.
Fog changes the way mirrors show moving vehicles.
✓ Limited visibility makes distances and movement harder to estimate.

Fog reduces visual information, making it harder to judge how far away another vehicle is and how quickly it is approaching.

Other traffic partly obscured by fog
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

318. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.
Ignore the fumes if no warning lights appear.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Open the windows and continue to your destination.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

319. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Move closer to the centre of the road for a clearer view.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

320. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

The A/C symbol controls the vehicle's air-conditioning system. Air conditioning can cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle, which can also help clear mist from the windows.

Air-conditioning control with the A/C symbol
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Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

321. Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

The brakes may lock while the motorcycle is parked.
✓ The stand may sink into the ground and the motorcycle could fall.
The chain may become too tight.
The tyres may immediately lose air pressure.

On soft or unstable ground, the side or centre stand can sink or move, causing the motorcycle to fall. Park on a firm, stable surface or use a suitable support under the stand when necessary.

Motorcycle stand resting on soft ground
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Can a damaged Belgian category A or B licence normally be renewed through BelDrive?

322. Can a damaged Belgian category A or B licence normally be renewed through BelDrive?

Only after reporting it to the police.
✓ Yes, if the online eligibility conditions are met.
Only if it is a provisional licence.
No, damaged licences cannot be replaced.

A damaged Belgian category A or B driving licence can normally be renewed through BelDrive if the applicant meets the online eligibility conditions.

Renewing a damaged Belgian driving licence through BelDrive
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You must stop at a red traffic light.

323. You must stop at a red traffic light.

✓ True.
False.

A red traffic light means you must stop and wait until it is allowed to proceed.

Vehicle stopped at a red traffic light
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What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

324. What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.
Continue if the barriers are not fully closed.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.

Never enter a railway crossing when barriers are closing or warning signals are active. Stop and wait until it is safe.

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

325. What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

Brake hard while riding over it.
✓ Reduce speed before reaching it and use smooth controls.
Lean the motorcycle more than usual.
Accelerate sharply to cross it quickly.

Loose gravel can significantly reduce tyre grip. Reduce speed before reaching it, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing the loose surface.

Motorcyclist approaching loose gravel
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What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

326. What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

✓ Keep clear of damaged high-voltage components and call trained assistance.
Assume the system is safe once the vehicle is switched off.
Move damaged high-voltage parts away from the road.
Inspect damaged cables closely before calling for help.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can contain dangerous high-voltage systems. Do not touch damaged cables, batteries, or electrical components.

Damaged electric vehicle and high-voltage safety risks
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What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

327. What should you do when following a cyclist on a narrow road?

Sound your horn so the cyclist moves aside.
Pass even if you cannot leave much space.
Overtake as soon as your vehicle can fit past.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when there is enough space.

Cyclists may need to avoid potholes, drains, or wind gusts. Keep distance and only pass when you can leave plenty of space.

Vehicle following a cyclist on a narrow road
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Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

328. Why should you leave extra space behind a motorcycle?

✓ Motorcycles can slow down quickly and are more vulnerable.
Motorcycles need less space to stop than cars.
Motorcycles always travel more slowly than cars.
Following closely makes it easier to overtake safely.

Motorcyclists are more exposed than car drivers. Extra following distance gives you more time to react safely.

Following distance behind a motorcycle
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Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

329. Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

Yes, if the road ahead appears clear.
Yes, if your vehicle is in good condition.
✓ No, you may need to drive more slowly for the conditions.
Yes, the speed limit is always the safest speed.

A speed limit is a maximum permitted speed, not a target. You may need to drive more slowly because of traffic, poor visibility, weather, road conditions, pedestrians, cyclists, or other hazards.

Speed-limit sign and changing road conditions
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

330. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

The rider may think you are signalling them to stop.
✓ The noise may frighten them.
The horn may make the horse move faster.
Using the horn gives the horse rider priority.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

331. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.
Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.
High on the head with the straps loose.
Loose enough to move slightly on your head.

A helmet should sit level on the head and remain securely in place so it can provide effective protection.

Bicycle helmet positioned securely on the rider's head
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

332. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

Reaction distance and following distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
Braking distance and overtaking distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

333. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.
Let them drive if they say they feel sober.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

334. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
Steering-wheel adjustment.
✓ Seat adjustment.
Seat heating.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

335. Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Any vehicle towing a heavy trailer.
Heavy goods vehicles of any mass.
✓ Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Trailer rules depend on the trailer and combined authorised mass.

Car covered by category B
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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

336. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

Drivers always expect pedestrians to walk straight.
✓ Drivers may not have enough time to react.
You lose priority if you change direction suddenly.
Sudden movements are prohibited near traffic.

Sudden movements can surprise drivers and reduce the time they have to slow down or stop safely.

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

337. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.
They could block the footwell ventilation.
They could make the pedals noisier to operate.
They could make it harder to adjust the driver's seat.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

338. What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

Brake hard several times to dry them quickly.
Ignore it if the vehicle still stops.
✓ Drive carefully and test them gently when safe.
Use only the parking brake until they dry.

Water can reduce braking performance. After driving through water, check the brakes gently when it is safe to do so.

Checking braking response after driving through water
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What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

339. What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

Use only one brake to reduce the risk of skidding.
Brake as late as possible before bends.
Look only at the road directly in front of you.
✓ Control your speed and keep both hands ready to brake.

Higher speed increases stopping distance and reduces reaction time. Maintain a speed that allows you to stop safely.

Cyclist riding down a hill
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Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

340. Why should a motorcycle helmet be worn correctly and securely fastened?

✓ To reduce the risk of serious head injury in a collision.
To prevent the motorcycle from skidding.
To reduce fuel consumption at higher speeds.
To make the motorcycle easier to balance.

A correctly fitted and securely fastened motorcycle helmet helps protect the rider's head and can reduce the risk and severity of head injury in a collision or fall.

Motorcyclist wearing a securely fastened helmet
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

341. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Low tyre pressure.
Brake-system warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates that one or more tyres may have low pressure. Check the tyre pressures and inspect the tyres for damage or a puncture.

Tyre-pressure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

342. What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

✓ Hold the wheel firmly, use greater steering effort, and stop safely.
Keep driving normally if the vehicle still turns.
Make sharp steering movements to test the remaining assistance.
Accelerate to make the steering easier.

The vehicle can normally still be steered, but much more effort may be required. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver coping with a loss of power-steering assistance
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

343. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

To improve the headlights.
To adjust the mirror angle.
To fold the mirrors automatically.
✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

344. What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.
Wait until the vehicle develops another problem.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.

Clear water from air conditioning can be normal, but oil, coolant, fuel, transmission fluid, or brake fluid may indicate a fault requiring urgent attention.

Fluid leaking underneath a parked vehicle
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Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

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

It can make the steering feel heavier.
It can increase tyre pressure during the turn.
✓ It can reduce control and increase the risk of skidding.
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.

Vehicle braking while negotiating a bend
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Which speed unit is used in Flanders?

346. Which speed unit is used in Flanders?

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

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

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

347. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.
Brake hard while turning through the bend.
Accelerate through the bend to maintain momentum.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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What does Code 78 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

348. What does Code 78 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

You may drive only vehicles with manual transmission.
✓ You may drive only vehicles with automatic transmission.
You have professional driver qualification.
You may tow trailers over 750 kg.

Code 78 restricts the relevant driving licence category to vehicles with automatic transmission. It is added when the practical test for that category is passed in an automatic vehicle.

Code 78 automatic-transmission restriction on a driving licence
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May you enter a railway crossing when traffic beyond it is blocked?

349. May you enter a railway crossing when traffic beyond it is blocked?

Yes, when no train is visible.
Yes, if the barriers are open.
✓ No, if you are likely to stop on the crossing.
Only if you remain close to the vehicle ahead.

You must not enter a railway crossing when congestion may force you to stop on the tracks, even when the signals permit you to proceed.

Traffic queue beyond a railway crossing
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

350. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Keep your speed and pass as close as possible.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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