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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Belgium.

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True/false 17 Belgium 84 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 715
How close may you normally park to a sign marking a bus, trolleybus, or tram stop?

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

Not within 5 metres in front of the sign.
✓ Not within 15 metres on either side of the sign.
The restriction applies only at night.
Not within 2 metres behind 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 should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

2. What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

Keep riding normally and let the driver find a way past.
Stop immediately, even if you are in the traffic lane.
✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.
Follow closely behind it once it passes.

Emergency vehicles need a clear route. Move predictably and stop only where doing so is safe.

Cyclist near an approaching emergency vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

3. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
✓ Boot or tailgate release.
Bonnet release.
Fuel-filler flap 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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Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

4. Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

Turning makes your vehicle take longer to accelerate.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
Oncoming vehicles need more distance to change lanes.
Turning gives you priority over approaching traffic.

Turning across traffic requires careful observation. Misjudging speed or distance can lead to a serious collision.

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

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

True.
✓ False.

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

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

6. What should you do if the brakes fade during a long descent?

Switch off the engine to help slow the vehicle.
Shift into neutral and let the vehicle roll freely.
Accelerate between bends to reduce brake use.
✓ Select a lower gear and stop safely to allow the brakes to cool.

Continuous braking can cause overheating and reduced braking performance. A lower gear provides engine braking and reduces demand on the brakes.

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

7. 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.

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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

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

Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.
✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.
While the motorcycle is moving slowly.
Whenever the passenger feels ready.

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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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

9. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

The parking brake to release.
✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.
The starter motor to turn the engine.
The transmission to select Drive.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

10. When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

During every rain shower.
✓ In fog or snow with visibility below about 100 metres, and during heavy rain.
Whenever it is dark.
Whenever another vehicle follows closely.

Rear fog lights must be used in fog or snowfall that reduces visibility below about 100 metres and also during heavy rain. They may not be used in other conditions.

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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

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

Steer quickly from side to side.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.
Move into another lane to create more space.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.

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

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What should you do when livestock are on the road?

12. What should you do when livestock are on the road?

Sound the horn so the animals move aside.
Use the verge to pass the animals.
✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.
Drive through the group before it spreads across the road.

Livestock may spread across the road, stop suddenly, or change direction without warning. Slow down, keep a safe distance, avoid sudden movements or loud noises, and follow any instructions from the person controlling the animals.

Livestock being moved along a road
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Why should you keep a safe following distance?

13. Why should you keep a safe following distance?

To make overtaking easier.
To reduce wear on the brakes.
✓ To have enough time to stop.
To keep traffic moving at a steady speed.

A safe following distance gives you enough time to react if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

Gap between a vehicle and the traffic ahead
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What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

14. What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

Switch off the engine.
Press the accelerator pedal fully.
✓ Press the clutch pedal fully.
Apply the parking brake.

Pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission so that another gear can be selected. After changing gear, the clutch should be released smoothly.

Clutch operation when changing gear in a manual vehicle
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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

15. Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

Using dipped headlights and keeping the windows closed.
Driving in a lower gear and using the indicators.
✓ Higher speed, slower reactions, poor grip, and vehicle condition.
Lower speed, dry roads, and good tyres.

Stopping distance can increase because of higher speed, slower driver reactions, reduced tyre grip, poor weather or road conditions, worn tyres, weak brakes, or a heavier vehicle. Both the driver's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance can be affected.

Road and vehicle conditions affecting stopping distance
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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

16. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
To make the steering feel lighter.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

17. 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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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

18. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

Follow the rails briefly before crossing them.
✓ Cross at a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as possible.
Increase speed so the wheels cannot get caught.
Brake firmly while the front wheel is on the rail.

A bicycle wheel can become trapped in a rail groove. Crossing at a wider angle reduces this risk.

Cyclist crossing rails in the road
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

19. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
Open a window and continue driving.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

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

✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
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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Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

21. Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.
Main beam makes interior lights less effective.
Main beam reduces the effectiveness of the fog lights.

Main beam can reflect back from fog and create glare, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Headlight glare reflected by fog
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Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

22. Why is high-visibility clothing useful during a roadside breakdown?

It gives you priority when walking beside the road.
It makes hazard warning lights unnecessary.
It protects you from injury if a vehicle hits you.
✓ It makes you easier for approaching drivers and recovery workers to see.

High-visibility clothing improves your visibility, especially at night or in poor weather, but you must still remain away from traffic.

High-visibility clothing worn during a roadside breakdown
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

23. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

✓ On the side away from moving traffic.
On the side closest to approaching traffic.
Through whichever door opens first.
From the driver's side in every situation.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

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Which distance unit is used on road signs in Belgium?

24. Which distance unit is used on road signs in Belgium?

✓ Kilometres.
Miles.

Road distances in Belgium are normally shown in kilometres.

Distance units used on road signs
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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

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

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

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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May you normally stop or park a car on the pavement in Belgium?

26. May you normally stop or park a car on the pavement in Belgium?

Yes, whenever the road is busy.
Yes, for up to fifteen minutes.
✓ No, unless local signs or markings specifically permit it.
Yes, if no pedestrians are currently present.

Stopping and parking a car on the pavement is normally prohibited. It is only permitted where local signs, markings, or regulations specifically allow it.

Car stopped or parked on a pavement
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

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

Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.
Ignore it if no warning light is showing.
✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Wait until the vehicle develops another problem.

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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When should you use rear fog lights?

28. When should you use rear fog lights?

When another vehicle is following closely.
When visibility is slightly reduced.
✓ When visibility is seriously reduced by fog or similar conditions.
When driving on high-speed roads at night.

Rear fog lights are very bright and should only be used when visibility is poor enough to require them.

Rear fog lights used in severely reduced visibility
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Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

29. Why is it important to use bicycle lights at night?

They make the bicycle easier to control.
They make reflective clothing unnecessary.
✓ They help you see and help others notice you.
They are needed only on roads without street lighting.

Front and rear lights improve visibility and make it easier for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to detect you.

Bicycle lights used when riding at night
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What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

30. What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

✓ Reverse slowly and make small steering corrections.
Make large steering corrections as soon as it turns.
Reverse quickly to keep the trailer straight.
Ask a guide to stand directly behind the trailer.

Trailers react quickly to steering while reversing. Move slowly, observe carefully, and use a guide only from a safe visible position.

Vehicle reversing with a trailer
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

31. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
Rear fog lights.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Exterior-light failure.

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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What should you check before starting a long journey?

32. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Only the dashboard warning lights.
Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

33. How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

✓ 10 years.
20 years.
For life.
5 years.

A Belgian driving licence in bank-card format normally has an administrative validity of 10 years. The document must be renewed when this period expires.

Validity period of a Belgian bank-card driving licence
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?

34. What should you do when entering a roundabout?

Stop and wait until the roundabout is completely empty.
✓ Slow down, give way when required, and enter only when safe.
Enter if there is space, even if other traffic must slow down.
Give way only to traffic in the lane nearest to you.

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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Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

35. Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

Throughout the Benelux.
In Belgium and neighbouring countries.
Anywhere that accepts a Belgian driving licence.
✓ Only in Belgium.

Belgian provisional driving licences M36, M18 and M12 are valid only in Belgium. They cannot be used for learner driving abroad.

Belgian territorial limits for provisional driving licences
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What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

36. What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

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

Category A2 covers motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. The motorcycle must not be derived from a vehicle with more than double its power, so a 35 kW motorcycle may be derived from a vehicle of up to 70 kW.

35 kW motorcycle for category A2
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

37. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Interior lighting.
✓ Instrument-panel brightness.
Headlight level adjustment.
Front fog lights.

This control adjusts the brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illumination, allowing the driver to reduce or increase the lighting level.

Control for adjusting instrument-panel brightness
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Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

38. Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

To check whether the road ahead is clear.
✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.
To confirm other drivers have seen your indicator.
To make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly.

Mirrors do not show every area around your vehicle. A blind-spot check can reveal cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, or vehicles before you move off.

Driver checking a blind spot before moving off
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

39. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low washer fluid.
✓ Low engine coolant level.
Engine overheating.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant level is low. Check the coolant level when the engine is cool and refill it with the correct coolant if necessary.

Low coolant-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

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

Replace only the seat cover.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
Repair damaged parts yourself.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.

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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What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

41. What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

Stand close behind it so the driver can see you.
Cross behind it once the driver looks forward.
✓ Stay clear and make sure the driver can see you.
Walk behind it if it is reversing slowly.

Reversing vehicles have blind spots. Stay away from the vehicle and make sure the driver can see you.

Pedestrian near a reversing vehicle
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Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

42. Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

Licence C.
Licence AM.
✓ Licence D.
Licence B.

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Bus and category D driving licence
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What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

43. What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

The boot warning light may remain on.
The fuel gauge may become inaccurate.
✓ Exhaust fumes can be drawn into the passenger compartment.
The vehicle can become too heavy at the rear.

Driving with the boot or tailgate open can allow exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may be difficult to detect. Keep the luggage compartment properly closed while driving whenever possible.

Open vehicle tailgate and exhaust-fume risk
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

44. What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

Accelerate briefly to try to close the bonnet.
Continue driving by looking through the side window.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.

The bonnet may completely obstruct your view. Avoid sudden movements, use the road markings or available gap to maintain direction, and stop safely.

Raised bonnet obstructing the driver's forward view
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Belgium?

45. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Belgium?

No.
✓ Yes.

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

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What shape are most warning signs in Belgium?

46. What shape are most warning signs in Belgium?

Diamond.
Rectangle.
✓ Triangle.
Circle.

Most warning signs in Belgium are triangular.

Road warning signs and their shapes
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

47. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Brake-system warning.
Anti-lock braking system warning.
Parking brake applied.
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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

48. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.
Anti-theft system.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

49. Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.
Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.

Some prescription and non-prescription medicines can intensify alcohol-related drowsiness, dizziness, poor coordination, or reduced concentration.

Alcohol and medicine as a driving-impairment risk
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Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

50. Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

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

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.

Car and category B driving licence
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