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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

401. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

The driver can always see you in the mirrors.
Large vehicles always have priority when changing lanes.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

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

Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.
Continue if you cannot see or hear a train.

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 is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

403. What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

Licence BE.
✓ Licence B.
Licence C.
Licence C1.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

Car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

404. What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

Enter the junction and wait for traffic to move.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the junction.
Use the horn so traffic ahead moves forward.
Follow the vehicle ahead into the junction.

Do not enter a junction if traffic ahead prevents you from clearing it safely. Waiting before the junction helps avoid blocking crossing traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

Queue of traffic blocking a junction
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

405. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

Sideways so they can get off more easily.
As far back as possible without using the footrests.
✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

406. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It flashes the headlights automatically.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.
It keeps the main beam switched on.
It switches on the hazard warning lights.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

407. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Boot release.
✓ Child safety lock.
Mirror adjustment.

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

408. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
To prevent the vehicle from braking suddenly.
To make the seat belt more comfortable.
To allow the child to sit closer to the window.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

409. When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.
While the motorcycle is moving slowly.
As soon as the engine has been started.
Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.

A passenger getting on or off can shift the motorcycle's balance suddenly. The motorcycle should be stationary and stable, and the passenger should wait until the rider is ready and prepared to support the extra movement.

Passenger getting onto a stationary motorcycle
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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

410. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It only affects your ability to hear.
✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.
It usually makes you drive more slowly.

A microsleep is a brief, involuntary episode of sleep that can last for a few seconds. During that time, you may lose awareness of the road and travel a considerable distance without reacting to hazards.

Driver losing alertness at the wheel
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence AM?

411. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence AM?

✓ Mopeds over 25 and up to 45 km/h, and light quadricycles.
Cars up to 3,500 kg.
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW.

Category AM covers certain two- and three-wheeled mopeds with a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h, as well as light quadricycles.

Category AM mopeds and light quadricycles
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Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

412. Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

Yes, but only when carrying a passenger.
No, the stand helps stabilise the motorcycle while moving.
No, it only needs to be raised on motorways.
✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.

The side stand should be fully raised before riding. If it remains down, it may strike the road surface, particularly when turning, and could cause the rider to lose control.

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What should you do if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

413. What should you do if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

✓ Keep control and stop safely before retrieving it.
Brake suddenly so the object moves forwards.
Reach down and remove it while continuing to drive.
Use your foot to push it towards the passenger side.

Do not reach down for an object while driving, as this takes your attention away from the road and can affect vehicle control. If something falls into the driver's footwell, keep control of the vehicle and stop somewhere safe before removing it.

Dropped object close to the driver's pedals
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How close may you normally park to a sign marking a bus, trolleybus, or tram stop?

414. How close may you normally park to a sign marking a bus, trolleybus, or tram stop?

✓ Not within 15 metres on either side of the sign.
Parking is allowed directly beside the sign.
Not within 2 metres behind the sign.
Not within 5 metres in front of the sign.

Parking is prohibited within 15 metres on either side of a sign marking a bus, trolleybus, or tram stop.

Parked vehicle near a public-transport stop
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

415. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
Air recirculation.
✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol relates to the windscreen wipers. The control allows the driver to select an appropriate wiping mode or speed for the amount of rain and visibility conditions.

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

416. What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

✓ Do not rely on the signal alone, proceed only when it is safe.
Enter the road before the vehicle reaches you.
Use your horn and proceed immediately.
Pull out because the vehicle will turn.

An indicator shows an intention, but it does not guarantee that the driver will turn. The signal may have been left on accidentally or the driver's intentions may change. Observe the vehicle's speed and position and proceed only when you are sure it is safe.

Another vehicle signalling to turn
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Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

417. Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

The battery can become overcharged.
The tyres can lose pressure more quickly.
✓ Dangerous carbon monoxide can build up.
The engine can lose oil pressure.

Exhaust gases from petrol and diesel engines can contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can build up quickly in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Never leave the engine running inside a closed garage or similar area.

Running vehicle engine in an enclosed space
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What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

418. What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

Let it roll backwards and try again.
✓ Apply the brake, secure the vehicle, and restart carefully.
Accelerate while continuing to roll backward.
Switch off the engine and restart immediately.

Stop the vehicle under control, apply the parking brake if necessary, and prepare to move away again safely.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

419. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Exterior-light failure.
Dipped headlights.
Engine-management warning.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates a possible failure of an exterior vehicle light, such as a headlight, tail light, brake light or indicator. Check the vehicle's exterior lights and replace or repair any faulty light.

Exterior-light failure warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

420. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

It can reduce tyre pressure.
It can overheat the engine.
It can switch off the air conditioning.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

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Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

421. Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

They usually make road signs harder to see.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.
✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.

Different medicines can interact or have combined side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or slower reactions. Check the instructions and seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive.

Multiple medicines and their potential effects on driving
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

422. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

✓ Licence C1.
Licence C.
Licence D1.
Licence B.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg.

Goods vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of 7,500 kg
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Why should you be extra careful at night?

423. Why should you be extra careful at night?

✓ Visibility is reduced.
Road surfaces are usually more slippery.
Road markings become less important.
Street lighting makes drivers less alert.

At night, it is harder to see pedestrians, cyclists, road markings, and hazards. Reduce speed and use the correct lights.

Road traffic in reduced night-time visibility
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

424. What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
Stop only if you hear a train approaching.
✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.

Approach railway crossings carefully, obey any requirement to stop and any warning signals or barriers, and cross only when it is safe.

Railway crossing without barriers
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

425. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It immediately damages the brakes.
It prevents the battery from charging.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It always causes the engine to overheat.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

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How must a child under 18 and shorter than 135 centimetres normally travel in a car?

426. How must a child under 18 and shorter than 135 centimetres normally travel in a car?

✓ In a suitable child-restraint system.
Using an adult seat belt only in every situation.
Sitting on an adult's lap.
Standing behind the front seats.

Children under 18 who are shorter than 135 centimetres must normally use a suitable child-restraint system.

Child travelling in a suitable car seat
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

427. 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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What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

428. What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

✓ Licence A1.
Licence AM.
Licence B.
Licence A2.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cm³, power not exceeding 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg.

125 cm³ motorcycle for category A1
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

429. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

Moped.
Truck.
✓ Car.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Driving licence card for category B
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What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

430. What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

Allow the tyres time to regain grip.
Stay calm and maintain control.
Use smooth steering movements.
✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.

Sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can make a skid worse. Stay calm and use smooth controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle beginning to skid
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

431. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the work zone.
✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.
Maintain normal speed if your lane remains open.
Ignore temporary signs if permanent signs are still visible.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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How should you set a parking disc when parking in a Belgian blue zone?

432. How should you set a parking disc when parking in a Belgian blue zone?

✓ Set it to the time mark immediately following your arrival time.
Leave it blank until a parking officer arrives.
Set it to the exact time you plan to leave.
Set it one hour before your arrival.

The arrow must be placed on the time mark immediately following the arrival time. Unless signs state otherwise, the standard blue-zone rules apply on working days from 09:00 to 18:00 for a maximum of two hours.

Parking disc used in a blue parking zone
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

433. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Lane-departure warning.
Electronic stability control.
Automatic emergency braking.
✓ Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's parking assistance system. Depending on the vehicle, the system may use sensors or cameras to detect obstacles and assist the driver while parking.

Parking-assistance symbol on the dashboard
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Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

434. Where should passengers wait after safely leaving a broken-down vehicle?

Stand between the vehicle and the safety barrier.
✓ In a protected place well away from moving traffic.
Wait in the traffic lane until help arrives.
Wait just behind the vehicle away from the traffic lane.

Move passengers, children, and pets away from the carriageway. On high-speed roads, wait behind a safety barrier where possible.

Passengers moving away from a broken-down vehicle
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Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

435. Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

The windscreen-wiper control.
The hazard warning switch.
The rear-window demister.
✓ The lighting control.

The lighting control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights. Depending on the vehicle, it may be a rotary switch or part of a lighting stalk.

Lighting control for switching on dipped headlights
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

436. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.
The number of drinks matters more than their strength.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

437. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

Construction dust increases tyre pressure.
Temporary roads always slope downhill.
Roadworks switch off anti-lock braking.
✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

438. What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the tracks completely.
Enter the crossing and wait for traffic to move.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely across the tracks.
Stop on the tracks if no train is visible.

Never enter a railway crossing unless you can clear the tracks completely. If traffic ahead is blocked, wait before the crossing so you cannot become trapped on the railway.

Congested traffic beyond a railway crossing
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What limits apply when a motorcyclist filters between slow-moving traffic in Belgium?

439. What limits apply when a motorcyclist filters between slow-moving traffic in Belgium?

Exactly the same speed as the other traffic.
No speed limit applies while filtering.
Filtering is permitted only on the hard shoulder.
✓ No faster than 50 km/h and no more than 20 km/h faster than the other traffic.

A filtering motorcyclist may not exceed 50 km/h and may travel no more than 20 km/h faster than the surrounding traffic. On motorways and express roads, filtering takes place between the two leftmost lanes.

Motorcyclist filtering between slow-moving vehicles
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

440. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.
Stay close beside it to remain sheltered from the wind.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

441. What should you normally do when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off?

Shake the vehicle to make room for more fuel.
✓ Stop refuelling rather than continuing to top up the tank.
Keep filling until fuel reaches the filler opening.
Pull the nozzle partly out and continue filling.

When the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, stop refuelling rather than repeatedly topping up the tank. Continuing can cause fuel to spill or overflow and may interfere with the vehicle's fuel-vapour control system.

Fuel nozzle in a vehicle's filler opening
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What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

442. What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

Overtake before reaching the crest.
Maintain speed if no traffic is visible.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.
✓ Slow down and be prepared for hidden hazards.

A hill crest can hide vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.

Vehicle approaching the crest of a hill
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

443. Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
To prevent ice from forming on the windscreen.
To give the engine more time to warm up.
To make the headlights work more effectively.

Tyres have much less grip on ice, so braking takes longer. Extra distance gives you more time to slow down safely.

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

444. What should you do if your vehicle develops a serious fault while driving?

Continue driving until the vehicle stops by itself.
Accelerate to see if the fault disappears.
Switch off the engine before slowing down.
✓ Keep control, reduce speed, and move to a safe place if possible.

Your first priority is to keep control of the vehicle. Reduce speed smoothly and move out of the path of traffic where possible, signalling when appropriate. Avoid harsh steering or braking unless necessary.

Vehicle stopped after developing a mechanical fault
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Who may normally use a Belgian school street while its restriction is active?

445. Who may normally use a Belgian school street while its restriction is active?

✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and speed-pedelec riders.
All motor vehicles travelling below 20 km/h.
Only school employees.
All residents and delivery vehicles.

A school street is normally reserved for pedestrians, bicycles, and speed pedelecs. Emergency vehicles and specially authorised vehicles may be exceptions.

Restricted school street used by pedestrians and cyclists
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Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

446. Why should loose items inside a vehicle be secured?

✓ They can become dangerous projectiles during sudden braking or a collision.
They can make the engine overheat.
They can interfere with the vehicle's exterior lights.
They can increase the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Loose objects can move or be thrown forwards during sudden braking or a collision. Secure luggage and other items so they cannot injure occupants or interfere with the driver or vehicle controls.

Loose luggage and objects inside a vehicle
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Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

447. Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

False.
✓ True.

Wet roads reduce traction, so your vehicle may need more distance to stop safely.

Vehicle travelling on a wet road
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You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

448. You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

False.
✓ True.

Seat belts reduce the risk of serious injury and should be worn on every trip, even short ones.

Driver wearing a seat belt for a car journey
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?

449. What should you do when entering a roundabout?

Enter if another driver appears to be slowing down.
Give way only to traffic in the lane nearest to you.
Enter if there is space, even if other traffic must slow down.
✓ Slow down, give way when required, and enter only when safe.

When approaching a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, follow the signs and local priority rules, and enter only when it is safe.

Vehicle at a roundabout entrance
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Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

450. Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

It makes the steering lighter on descents.
It allows the vehicle to coast more freely.
✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.
It reduces engine braking to save fuel.

Engine braking helps prevent the vehicle from gaining too much speed and reduces strain on the brakes.

Lower-gear selection for a downhill road
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