QuizTraffic rulesWallonia

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.


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

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

Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.

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

Animal standing on a road at night
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

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

Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.

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.

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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Wallonia?

103. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Wallonia?

✓ 120 km/h.
100 km/h.
Other speed limit.
110 km/h.

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

Motorway speed limits for cars
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

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

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

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

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

Only after waiting 30 days.
✓ Yes, if the online eligibility conditions are met.
No, a police report is always required.
Only if the licence was stolen.

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 is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

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

✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.
The water can increase tyre pressure.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
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 is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.
Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.

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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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

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

It always reduces consumption.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.
It reduces aerodynamic resistance.

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

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

✓ 0.2 g/l or more.
0.5 g/l or more.
Professional drivers have no separate limit.
0.8 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 is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

110. 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 can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

111. How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

It always shortens the stopping distance.
It affects stopping distance only on steep roads.
✓ It can increase the distance needed to stop.
It makes the brakes respond more quickly.

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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How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

112. How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

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

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

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

✓ They help you see, be seen, and communicate your intentions.
They prevent the windscreen from misting.
They improve braking performance in poor weather.
They make the vehicle use less fuel.

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

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

Signal and expect oncoming traffic to make room.
Speed up to keep traffic flowing around the obstacle.
Follow another vehicle around it without checking yourself.
✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.

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

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

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

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 does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

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

Activate the direction indicators.
Activate the hazard warning lights.
Switch on the front fog lights.
✓ 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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How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

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

Loosely fitted so it does not press against the body.
With the lap belt positioned across the abdomen.
✓ With the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
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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What should you do before crossing behind a bus or large vehicle?

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

Listen for traffic and cross if you hear none.
✓ Wait until you have a clear view of the road.
Cross if the nearest traffic lane appears clear.
Cross as soon as the vehicle has stopped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

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

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

✓ False.
True.

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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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

124. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.
It lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity.

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 cyclists brake on a wet road?

125. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Use only one brake to avoid skidding.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.

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

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

The transmission selects Park.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.
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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Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

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

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

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

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

At least 1 metre everywhere.
At least 2 metres only on motorways.
No minimum distance is required at low speed.
✓ At least 1 metre inside built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them.

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

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

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.

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.

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

False.
✓ True.

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

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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What should you do before joining a motorway?

131. What should you do before joining a motorway?

Signal and expect motorway traffic to make space for you.
Wait until the end of the slip road before checking for a gap.
Move onto the motorway as soon as the lane markings allow.
✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal, and look for a safe 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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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

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

Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.

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

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

The vehicle will stop immediately when the engine stops.
✓ Steering and braking may require more effort, so move to a safe place.
The steering will become lighter as the vehicle slows.
The steering and brakes will stop working completely.

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

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

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

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?

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

Road salt is less effective on bridges.
Bridges are always at a higher altitude.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

138. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

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

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

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

Accelerate sharply to cross them quickly.
Brake hard while riding through them.
Make quick steering corrections as the bike moves.
✓ Reduce speed and keep a relaxed, steady grip.

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

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

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

✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Use main beam and keep driving.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
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 should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

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

Stay in the traffic lane and wait without using hazard lights.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.

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.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

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

They must stop before making every turn.
They always have priority while turning.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the 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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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

144. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Release both brakes before stopping.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
Use only the rear brake.

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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

145. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
✓ Direction indicators.
Hazard warning lights.
Main beam.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

146. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ A general warning requiring attention.
A brake-system fault.
An engine-management fault.
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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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

147. 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.
Walk around the vehicle on the traffic side.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.

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

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

It can increase tyre pressure.
It can make the brakes overheat.
It can damage road markings immediately.
✓ It can make the road extremely slippery.

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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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

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

They shorten the stopping distance on wet roads.
They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.
✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.
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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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

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

✓ A C1 vehicle with a heavy trailer, up to 12,000 kg combined.
A C1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg only.
Any combination weighing more than 12,000 kg.
Any category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.

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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