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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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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

651. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

✓ Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and 11 kW.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
Cars up to 3,500 kg.
Motorcycles of any power.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity of no more than 125 cm³, power of no more than 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.1 kW/kg. It also covers powered tricycles up to 15 kW.

Light motorcycle covered by category A1
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What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

652. What should you normally select before leaving an automatic vehicle parked?

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

Select P (Park) before leaving an automatic vehicle parked. Park locks the transmission to help prevent the vehicle from rolling; the parking brake should also be applied.

Park position on an automatic gear selector
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

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

Stay close beside it to remain sheltered from the wind.
Use the horn before moving alongside the vehicle.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.
Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.

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

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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

654. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

Let them walk slightly ahead of you.
✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.
Let them run once the first lane is clear.
Cross separately so everyone has more space.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

655. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

No, a helmet provides enough protection on its own.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.
Yes, but only when riding on motorways.

Motorcyclists should wear protective clothing because it can reduce injuries from falls, impacts and sliding on the road. Suitable jackets, trousers, gloves and boots provide additional protection, but they do not replace a securely fitted helmet or safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

656. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

True.
✓ False.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence CE?

657. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence CE?

✓ A category C vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category D bus with a heavy trailer.
A category C vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.
A category B vehicle with a small trailer.

Category CE covers combinations consisting of a category C towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Heavy goods vehicle and trailer covered by category CE
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What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

658. What should you do with a manual parking brake before driving away?

Leave it partly applied.
✓ Release it fully.
Apply it only after moving off.
Pull it up further.

The manual parking brake should be released fully before driving away. Driving with it partly applied can cause unnecessary brake wear and overheating.

Releasing a manual handbrake before driving away
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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

659. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

660. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drink coffee before driving.
Wait until you feel more confident.
✓ Do not drive.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Belgium?

661. Is a warning triangle required in cars in Belgium?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Belgium are required to carry a warning triangle.

Warning triangle carried as vehicle safety equipment
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What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

662. What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

Sound the horn and continue slowly.
Stop only when children are boarding.
Continue because passengers must always give way.
✓ Stop and allow them to reach the tram or pavement safely.

Where there is no refuge island, drivers passing on the boarding side must stop and allow passengers to move safely between the tram and the pavement or roadside.

Passengers boarding or leaving a tram across the road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

663. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat heating.
Seat ventilation.
Heated steering wheel.
Rear window demister.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

664. Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

Use the markings intended for construction vehicles.
Use whichever markings give you the shortest route.
Ignore markings and follow only the vehicle ahead.
✓ The temporary markings that show the current traffic route.

Temporary road markings may replace the normal lane layout during roadworks. Follow the markings and signs that currently guide traffic.

Temporary road markings through a roadworks area
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How do you form an emergency corridor across three lanes in the same direction?

665. How do you form an emergency corridor across three lanes in the same direction?

Every lane moves toward the central reservation.
✓ The left lane moves left and all other lanes move right.
All vehicles remain in the centre of their lanes.
Only the right lane moves onto the shoulder.

When a queue forms, vehicles in the leftmost lane move as far left as possible. Vehicles in every other lane move right, creating an emergency corridor beside the leftmost lane.

Traffic forming an emergency corridor between lanes
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence AM?

666. 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.
Any two-wheeled motor vehicle.
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³.

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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What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

667. What should you do when traffic is merging from another lane?

✓ Adjust your speed and leave space when safe.
Move closer to the vehicle ahead to keep your lane clear.
Move into another lane without checking around you.
Maintain your speed and expect them to merge behind you.

When traffic merges, good observation and speed control help vehicles join safely without sudden braking or conflict.

Vehicle merging from an adjacent lane
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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

668. What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

Cross if another pedestrian has already started.
Cross if nearby vehicles appear to have stopped.
Start crossing if the signal is about to change.
✓ Wait until it turns green.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

669. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.
Release both brakes before stopping.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
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 should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

670. What should you do if a tyre-pressure warning appears and handling changes?

Accelerate slightly to warm the tyre.
Brake firmly to test whether the tyre still has grip.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely to check the tyres.
Continue until the warning light goes out by itself.

A pressure loss or damaged tyre can affect steering and braking. If the tyre-pressure warning appears together with a change in handling, it may indicate a serious tyre problem. Stop safely and inspect the tyres before continuing.

Tyre-pressure warning and a tyre inspection
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

671. What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.
Continue slowly if the road is well lit.

Without effective headlights, you may not see hazards and other road users may not see you. Stop in a safe location as soon as possible.

Vehicle with failed headlights at night
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What does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

672. What does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

Locks the steering.
✓ Switches on the vehicle's electrical systems without operating the starter.
Switches off all electrical accessories.
Turns the starter motor.

The ON position normally switches on the vehicle's electrical and ignition systems without operating the starter motor. The engine is started by turning the key further to the START position.

ON position on a traditional ignition switch
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You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

673. You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

✓ True.
False.

Distractions reduce awareness and reaction time, making driving more dangerous.

Driver keeping attention on the road ahead
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When must you use an indicator at a Belgian roundabout?

674. When must you use an indicator at a Belgian roundabout?

Only when entering the roundabout.
✓ When leaving the roundabout.
Indicators are not used at roundabouts.
Only when travelling straight ahead.

Using an indicator is not required merely to enter a roundabout. Leaving the roundabout is a change of direction and must be indicated.

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Why should a front passenger keep their feet off the dashboard?

675. Why should a front passenger keep their feet off the dashboard?

It can prevent the passenger airbag from deploying.
✓ It can greatly increase the risk of injury if the airbag deploys.
It can interfere with the rear-view mirror.
It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.

A front airbag deploys very quickly and with considerable force. If a passenger has their feet or legs on the dashboard, airbag deployment can force their legs backwards and greatly increase the risk of serious injury. Passengers should sit normally with their feet in the footwell and wear their seat belts correctly. The driver should make sure everyone is seated and restrained safely before setting off.

Passenger resting their feet on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

676. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.
Power-steering warning.
✓ Airbag system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

677. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

You only need to check for traffic from one direction.
These lanes are usually free from moving traffic.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.
Trams and buses must always stop before crossings.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

678. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Exterior mirror folding.
Central door locking.
Seat adjustment.
Exterior mirror adjustment.

This control folds or unfolds the vehicle's exterior mirrors. It is useful when parking in narrow spaces or when leaving the vehicle parked.

Control for folding the exterior mirrors
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What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

679. What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
Accelerate through the rain to clear it more quickly.

Heavy rain reduces grip and visibility. Lower speed and extra distance give you more time to react safely.

Vehicle travelling through heavy rain
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

680. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

It affects only fuel consumption, not handling.
✓ It can raise the centre of gravity and reduce stability.
It makes the vehicle more stable in bends.
It reduces the effect of strong crosswinds.

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

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

They can change the tyre pressure.
They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.
✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.

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

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

Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.
Drive around the barrier if the road ahead is clear.

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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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

683. How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.
Get out immediately without checking for traffic.

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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What is the minimum age to carry a passenger on a Belgian class A or B moped?

684. What is the minimum age to carry a passenger on a Belgian class A or B moped?

✓ 18 years.
17 years.
16 years.
21 years.

A rider of a Belgian class A or class B moped must be at least 18 years old to carry a passenger.

Minimum rider age for carrying a moped passenger
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

685. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want to travel.
Accelerate sharply to regain traction.
Press the brake pedal hard and hold it.
Steer rapidly from side to side.

Avoid sudden braking or steering. Look where you want to go and use gentle controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle skidding on an icy road
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

686. Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

Whichever vehicle reaches the merge point first.
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.
✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.

You must adjust your speed and find a safe gap without forcing motorway traffic to brake or change direction.

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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What is the minimum licence for a motorcycle with more than 35 kW?

687. 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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What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

688. What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

Drive forwards slowly until the connector releases.
Twist the connector from side to side until it comes loose.
Use a tool to prise the connector from the charging port.
✓ Stop the charging session, unlock the vehicle, and follow the instructions.

Charging connectors may remain locked while charging or until the vehicle is unlocked. Stop the charging session and follow the vehicle or charger's release procedure. Never force the connector; if it remains stuck, seek appropriate assistance.

Charging connector attached to an electric vehicle
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

689. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.
✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Vehicles ahead always have priority on hills.
Speed limits always decrease near hill crests.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

690. What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

✓ 20 km/h.
10 km/h.
30 km/h.
40 km/h.

Inside a woonerf or erf, pedestrians may use the full width of the road and the maximum speed is 20 km/h.

Belgian residential or shared-space zone
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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

691. What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

Assume they will hear you approaching.
Pass closely if there is not enough room.
Use your bell and keep the same speed.
✓ Slow down, give warning, and leave enough space.

Pedestrians may change direction unexpectedly. A warning and safe passing distance reduce the risk of a collision.

Cyclist passing pedestrians on a shared path
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

692. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can make road signs harder to read.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can prevent the horn from working properly.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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What is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

693. What is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

50 km/h.
✓ 70 km/h.
80 km/h.
60 km/h.

Vehicles admitted to the motorway may not normally travel below 70 km/h unless a lower limit is imposed. Drivers must still reduce speed when traffic, weather, or safety conditions require it.

Minimum-speed requirements on a Belgian motorway
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

694. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.
✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW only.

Category A covers motorcycles without the power restrictions that apply to categories A1 and A2. It also covers powered tricycles with power exceeding 15 kW.

Motorcycle covered by unrestricted category A
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Why should you avoid overtaking when approaching a pedestrian crossing?

695. Why should you avoid overtaking when approaching a pedestrian crossing?

✓ A pedestrian may be hidden by the vehicle ahead.
Vehicles use more braking distance near crossings.
The crossing may make it harder to judge your speed.
The road surface is usually more slippery near crossings.

A vehicle slowing or stopping near a pedestrian crossing may be hiding someone who is crossing. Overtaking could put you directly into the pedestrian's path.

Vehicles approaching a pedestrian crossing
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

696. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

To make other road users stop for you.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

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

Signal and expect oncoming traffic to make room.
✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.
Follow another vehicle around it without checking yourself.
Move around it because the obstacle gives you priority.

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

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

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

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

Vehicle following a cyclist on a narrow road
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How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

699. How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

✓ Move the gear lever gently from side to side.
Pull up the parking brake.
Press the accelerator pedal.
Turn the steering wheel.

When a manual gearbox is in neutral, the gear lever can normally be moved freely from side to side across the centre of the gear pattern. Check that neutral is selected before starting the engine when appropriate.

Checking neutral with a manual gear lever
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May you enter a pedestrian crossing when traffic ahead is blocked?

700. May you enter a pedestrian crossing when traffic ahead is blocked?

✓ No, if you are likely to stop on the crossing.
Only during rush hour.
Yes, provided your hazard lights are on.
Yes, if no pedestrian is currently crossing.

You must not enter a pedestrian crossing when congestion would probably force you to stop on it.

Queued traffic beyond a pedestrian crossing
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