QuizTraffic rulesBelgium

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.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

351. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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What should you check before towing a trailer?

352. What should you check before towing a trailer?

✓ The coupling, safety connections, lights, tyres, and load.
Check the lights after you have started driving.
Secure the load only if it is heavy.
Check only that the trailer is securely coupled.

The trailer must be correctly connected and roadworthy. Its lights, tyres, safety connections, and load should all be checked.

Checking a trailer before towing
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Belgium?

353. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Belgium?

DUR.
ALTO.
PARE.
✓ STOP.

In Belgium, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

354. What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
Hold the steering wheel more tightly and continue.

An unusual vibration may indicate tyre damage, wheel imbalance, loose components, or another mechanical fault. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver experiencing vibration through the steering wheel
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

355. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ A general warning requiring attention.
Low tyre pressure.
An engine-management fault.
A brake-system fault.

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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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

356. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.
It causes the tyres to lose pressure.
It makes the brakes less effective afterwards.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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What should you do when a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

357. What should you do when a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

Sound the horn and continue.
✓ Slow down and allow the bus to leave, stopping if necessary.
Allow it to leave only when the road is empty.
Accelerate past before it moves.

Inside built-up areas, a driver travelling in the same direction must allow a bus to leave its stop when the bus driver signals this intention.

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Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

358. Can coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music replace proper rest when you are tired?

Yes, but only during daylight.
Yes, if the journey is less than one hour.
Only coffee can replace proper rest.
✓ No, they may only increase alertness temporarily.

Coffee, energy drinks, fresh air, or loud music may make you feel more alert for a short time, but they do not remove fatigue. If you are too tired to drive safely, stop somewhere safe and get proper rest.

Stimulant drinks and driver tiredness
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

359. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.
Follow the vehicle ahead more closely for guidance.
✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.
Maintain normal speed if the road appears clear.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

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What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

360. What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

Continue the conversation while watching the road.
Ignore the traffic until the distraction has passed.
Drive faster so you can finish the journey sooner.
✓ Ask them to stop and keep your attention on the road.

Passengers can reduce a driver's attention and concentration. If their behaviour becomes distracting, ask them to stop and keep your focus on driving. If necessary, stop somewhere safe before dealing with the situation.

Passengers distracting a driver
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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

361. What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

✓ Do not drive and arrange a sober form of transport.
Eat something and wait a short while.
Drive only if you do not feel drunk.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Alcohol can impair judgement, coordination, vision, and reaction time. A sober driver, taxi, public transport, or an overnight stay is the safer choice.

Alcohol consumption and the decision not to drive
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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

362. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

Road signs are harder for animals to recognise.
Wild animals avoid roads during the rest of the day.
Speed limits change automatically at dawn and dusk.
✓ Many animals are more active at these times.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

363. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.
✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Hold the damaged section away from the vehicle.
Cover the damaged area and continue charging.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

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

✓ Car.
Truck.
Bus.
Motorcycle.

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

Driving licence card for category B
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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

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

It has no effect once the vehicle is moving.
It reduces aerodynamic resistance.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.

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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What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

366. What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

Keep the accelerator pressed.
✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.
Select reverse gear.
Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.

During a longer stop, selecting neutral and releasing the clutch can reduce unnecessary strain on the clutch release mechanism. Keep the vehicle securely held with the brake or parking brake as appropriate.

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

367. Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg.
Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
✓ Buses designed for more than eight passengers.
Minibuses for no more than eight passengers.

Category D covers motor vehicles designed and constructed to carry more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Bus covered by category D
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Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

368. Which foot normally operates the brake and accelerator in a manual vehicle?

The left foot for the brake and right foot for the accelerator.
✓ The right foot.
Either foot.
The left foot.

In a manual vehicle, the right foot normally operates both the brake and accelerator pedals, while the left foot operates the clutch.

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Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

369. Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

Cycling after drinking is safe on quiet roads.
Alcohol affects driving more than cycling.
✓ Alcohol can reduce your balance, coordination, judgement, and reaction time.
A helmet protects you from alcohol-related risks.

Alcohol can make it harder to balance, steer, judge distances, and react to hazards. Riding a bicycle while impaired may also be against the law.

Alcohol consumption and bicycle-riding safety
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Can a lost Belgian category A or B licence normally be replaced through BelDrive?

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

Only if the licence was stolen.
No, only the police can replace it.
Only after waiting 30 days.
✓ Yes, if the online eligibility conditions are met.

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 should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

371. Why should you avoid driving too close to the edge of the road?

It can make your speed harder to judge.
It can make the steering require more effort.
✓ The edge may be uneven or weak.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your mirrors.

Road edges can be soft, uneven, or damaged. Driving too close to the edge can reduce control or cause the vehicle to leave the road.

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What does this vehicle-control button operate?

372. What does this vehicle-control button operate?

The parking brake.
✓ The engine or drive system.
The automatic start-stop system.
The hazard warning lights.

The engine start/stop button is used to start or switch off the vehicle's engine or electric drive system. Starting the vehicle normally also requires the brake or clutch pedal to be pressed.

Engine start/stop button in a vehicle
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

373. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because it can cause road rage.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can disable the cruise control system.
Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

374. What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.
Force your way into the nearest gap.
Enter at a low speed and let motorway traffic adjust.
✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.

Use the entry lane to build a suitable speed, check carefully, signal, and merge only when it is safe.

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Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Belgium?

375. Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Belgium?

✓ Yes.
No.

In Belgium, the priority-to-the-right rule generally applies at uncontrolled intersections.

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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

376. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children always have priority near schools.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.
School zones are closed to normal traffic.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

377. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

Reaction distance and following distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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What should you do before leaving a motorway?

378. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.
Cross several lanes at the last moment.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.
Brake sharply before entering the exit lane.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

379. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water can make the electrical equipment restart.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian provisional licence M36?

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

18 years.
16 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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When should you switch off your fog lights?

381. When should you switch off your fog lights?

✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.
Whenever you stop at a traffic light.
When you enter a built-up area.
Never, because they always improve visibility.

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 vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

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

Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.

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

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

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

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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How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

384. How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

✓ Press it firmly and keep it pressed.
Release it if the pedal vibrates.
Pump it rapidly.
Use the parking brake instead.

During emergency braking with ABS, press the brake pedal firmly and keep it pressed. Pulsation or vibration through the pedal can be normal while ABS is operating, so do not pump or release the brake.

Firm brake-pedal pressure during emergency braking with ABS
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What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

385. What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

Accelerate to get through the windy area quickly.
Make sudden steering movements whenever the wind changes.
✓ Reduce speed and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Ride as close to the edge of the road as possible.

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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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

386. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

Level with the shoulders.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.
Behind the neck only.
As low as possible.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

387. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
Keep your speed and pass as close as possible.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

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

Pour water over the equipment to cool it.
Continue charging at a lower power setting.
✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Cover the equipment to contain the heat.

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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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

389. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

A category D1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.
✓ A category D1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
Any minibus with any trailer.
A category C1 goods vehicle with a heavy trailer.

Category D1E covers combinations consisting of a category D1 vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Minibus and trailer covered by category D1E
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

390. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Automatic headlights.
✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Rear window demister.

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

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

391. What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

Continue at the same speed if the junction looks clear.
Treat it like a green light until it turns red.
✓ Stop if you can do so safely.
Accelerate to pass before the light turns red.

An amber light warns that the signal is changing. Stop if it is safe, but avoid sudden braking that could cause danger behind you.

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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

392. What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

✓ Slow down, stay calm, and leave the area without provoking them.
Accelerate as fast as possible to escape.
Throw objects towards the birds.
Wave your arms to frighten the birds away.

Some birds become territorial during the breeding season and may swoop people near their nests. Stay calm, avoid provoking or approaching the birds, and leave the area safely. If necessary and safe, dismount and walk your bicycle through or away from the area while keeping your helmet on.

Bird swooping near a cyclist
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

393. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

To keep the windscreen clearer.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
To prevent your tyres from overheating.
✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

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

✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.
They clear water from the road more effectively.
They shorten the stopping distance on wet roads.
They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.

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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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

395. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.
Increase speed to get through the glare more quickly.

Low sun can greatly reduce visibility. Slow down, increase your safety margin, and use the sun visor or sunglasses if needed.

Low sunlight dazzling a driver
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

396. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

Press the horn.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Leave it flashing until the next turn.
✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when moving off?

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

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

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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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

398. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the pedals require less force to operate.
So the brakes respond more quickly.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the clutch cannot wear out.

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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You must stop at a red traffic light.

399. You must stop at a red traffic light.

False.
✓ True.

A red traffic light means you must stop and wait until it is allowed to proceed.

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Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

400. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

Vehicles automatically accelerate on bridges.
Steering works less effectively above water.
Bridge lighting makes it harder to judge speed.
✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.

Bridges are often open and exposed, allowing strong winds to affect vehicles more suddenly.

Exposed bridge in strong wind
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