QuizTraffic rulesWallonia

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Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Wallonia?

501. Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Wallonia?

Yes.
✓ No.

Drivers in Wallonia are generally not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving.

Driver using a handheld phone
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What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

502. What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

Nothing if the motorcycle was recently serviced.
Only the tyres if the journey is long.
Only the brakes and lights.
✓ Tyres, brakes, lights, steering, and controls.

Before riding, carry out a basic safety check. Check the tyres, brakes, lights, steering and controls, and inspect the drive chain, belt or other drive components where applicable. Finding a problem before setting off can prevent a breakdown or loss of control.

Checking a motorcycle before a journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

503. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Service or maintenance required.
Engine-management warning.
Power-steering warning.
Brake-system warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

504. What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

✓ Replace it before riding.
Cover the scratches with clear tape.
Use it only during daylight.
Keep using it if the weather is dry.

A badly scratched or damaged visor can reduce or distort your view, especially in bright sunlight or at night. Replace a visor that no longer provides a clear, safe view and follow the helmet manufacturer's instructions.

Scratched visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

505. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Air conditioning is active.
Winter tyres are fitted.
The windscreen is frozen.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

506. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

It increases tyre pressure.
It applies the parking brake.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It locks the steering.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

507. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.
Maintain your speed unless another vehicle blocks your path.
✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

Vehicle approaching a roundabout
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Are headlights required during the day in Wallonia?

508. Are headlights required during the day in Wallonia?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Wallonia are not generally required to use headlights during normal daytime conditions.

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

509. What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

Change the transmission gear.
Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
✓ Increase or decrease the selected cruising speed.
Apply or release the parking brake.

When cruise control is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected cruising speed. The amount of each adjustment can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the cruising speed
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian provisional licence M36?

510. At what age can you obtain a Belgian provisional licence M36?

16 years.
20 years.
✓ 17 years.
21 years.

A Belgian provisional driving licence M36 may be obtained from the age of 17. The learner must drive with an authorised guide.

Minimum age for a Belgian M36 provisional driving licence
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Must cars carry equipment for dealing with a puncture in Wallonia?

511. Must cars carry equipment for dealing with a puncture in Wallonia?

✓ No.
Yes.

Cars in Wallonia are not generally required to carry a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.

Vehicle equipment for dealing with a puncture
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What should you do if strong winds push your vehicle sideways?

512. What should you do if strong winds push your vehicle sideways?

Brake hard immediately to stop the vehicle moving sideways.
✓ Keep calm and steer smoothly to maintain your lane.
Accelerate to make the vehicle more stable.
Release the steering wheel briefly and let the vehicle settle.

Strong winds can push your vehicle off course, especially at higher speeds. Reduce speed and use smooth steering to stay in control.

Crosswind affecting a vehicle's road position
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

513. Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
It means routine checks between services are unnecessary.
✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.
It allows vehicle problems to be ignored until the next service.

Scheduled servicing helps ensure that brakes, tyres, fluids, filters, steering, suspension, and other important systems are checked and maintained before faults become more serious.

Vehicle maintenance following a servicing schedule
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

514. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

515. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To increase the available luggage space.
To make the steering lighter.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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When should you switch off your fog lights?

516. When should you switch off your fog lights?

✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.
Whenever you stop at a traffic light.
Only after the journey is finished.
When you enter a built-up area.

Fog lights can dazzle other road users when visibility is normal, so switch them off when conditions improve.

Fog-light control as visibility improves
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

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

Use the demister instead of the washers.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.
Switch off the wipers until the windscreen dries.
✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.

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 before driving down a long, steep hill?

518. 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.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.
Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.

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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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Wallonia?

519. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Wallonia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Wallonia are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

520. What is the purpose of cruise control?

To steer the vehicle automatically.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.
To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

521. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.
Move into another lane to create more space.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Steer quickly from side to side.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

522. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

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

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

523. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.
The engine may automatically slow the vehicle.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

524. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-management warning.
Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates the diesel glow-plug preheating system. In a diesel vehicle, wait for the light to go out before starting the engine when required. If it remains illuminated or flashes while driving, it may indicate a fault.

Diesel glow-plug preheating symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

525. Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

✓ It can reduce how effectively the seat belt restrains you.
It can make the airbag deploy earlier.
It can cause the seat to slide forwards when braking.
It can cause the seat belt to lock during normal driving.

An excessively reclined seat can affect how the seat belt fits and restrains your body and may increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a collision. Sit in a reasonably upright position so the lap belt stays low across the hips and the shoulder belt lies correctly across the chest.

Vehicle seat with an excessively reclined backrest
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Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

526. Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

Licence B.
✓ Licence C.
Licence AM.
Licence A.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Truck and category C driving licence
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What colour is a stop sign usually?

527. What colour is a stop sign usually?

✓ Red.
Yellow.
White.
Blue.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

528. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Headlight flash.
✓ Horn.
Cruise control.
Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

529. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.
To increase the length of the lap belt.
To prevent the seat from moving.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

530. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

✓ Non-bus vehicles over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Vehicles up to 3,500 kg only.
Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg only.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than buses, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg. They may carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver and may tow a trailer up to 750 kg.

Goods vehicle covered by category C1
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

531. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the main beam headlights are switched on. Main beam illuminates the road farther ahead but can dazzle other road users, so it should be changed to dipped headlights when necessary.

Main-beam headlight symbol on the dashboard
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

532. You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

✓ False.
True.

An amber light means you should stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through the junction with caution.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

533. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Rely on the crossing markings to make every vehicle stop.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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How should you check the engine oil level?

534. How should you check the engine oil level?

Fill the engine until oil reaches the filler opening.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.
Check it while the engine is running at high speed.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

535. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

Higher tyre pressure.
✓ Greater engine braking.
A shorter steering ratio.
Automatic parking-brake operation.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Wallonia?

536. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Wallonia?

PARE.
✓ STOP.
ALTO.
DUR.

In Wallonia, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

537. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Rear window demister.
Front windscreen demister.
✓ Rear window wiper.

This symbol controls the rear window wiper. Depending on the vehicle, the same control may also operate the rear-window washer.

Rear-window wiper control and symbol
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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

538. Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

Licence B.
✓ There is no single harmonised EU category.
Licence D.
Licence C.

There is no single harmonised EU driving licence category for agricultural or forestry tractors. The required licence depends on national rules. For example, Belgium uses category G, the Netherlands category T, and Germany categories L and T.

Tractor and agricultural driving licence categories
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

539. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.
Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
Any household cleaning product can be used instead.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

540. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.
Press the accelerator harder before braking.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
Continue until the brakes begin making noise.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

541. What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

Pour water over the equipment to cool it.
✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Continue charging at a lower power setting.
Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.

Unusual heat, a burning smell, smoke, sparks, or repeated charging faults can indicate an electrical problem. Stop using the charging equipment if it is safe to do so, keep clear of anything damaged or overheating, and report the fault or seek appropriate assistance.

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

542. What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Use your horn so the driver moves aside.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.
Overtake as soon as the road becomes slightly wider.

Farm machinery may be wide, slow, or turn unexpectedly. Keep distance and only overtake when you have a clear view and enough space.

Vehicle approaching slow-moving farm machinery
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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

543. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.
Continue driving until the battery is completely discharged.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

544. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Brake-system warning.
Brake-pad wear warning.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is black ice?

545. What is black ice?

✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.
A dark patch of wet asphalt.
Snow mixed with road dirt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

546. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To improve the grip of the tyres.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

547. What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

A goods vehicle weighing up to 7,500 kg.
Any category B vehicle with any trailer.
A combination weighing more than 4,250 kg.
✓ A trailer over 750 kg with a combination over 3,500 and up to 4,250 kg.

Code 96 allows a category B vehicle to tow a trailer over 750 kg when the combined maximum authorised mass exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 4,250 kg. Code 96 is not a separate driving licence category.

Car and trailer combination for category B with Code 96
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

548. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Differential lock.
Parking assistance.
✓ Four-wheel-drive system.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

549. What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

✓ Reduce speed and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Follow a large vehicle closely for protection from the wind.
Make sudden steering movements whenever the wind changes.
Accelerate to get through the windy area quickly.

Strong crosswinds can push a motorcycle sideways and sudden gusts can affect its stability. Reduce speed, keep a steady grip on the handlebars and allow extra space, especially on exposed roads, bridges, or when passing gaps and large vehicles.

Motorcyclist riding in strong crosswinds
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What does a green traffic light mean?

550. What does a green traffic light mean?

You may turn in any direction without checking the signs.
You must proceed as soon as the light turns green.
✓ You may proceed if it is safe.
You may enter even if traffic is blocking the junction.

A green light allows you to continue, but you must still watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.

Green traffic light at a junction
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