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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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Traffic rules
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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
What should you do first after a collision?

451. What should you do first after a collision?

✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.
Call your insurance company before checking for danger.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

Vehicles stopped after a road collision
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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

452. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It increases tyre pressure.
It reduces the vehicle's braking power.
It prevents the battery from charging.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

453. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the front fog lights are switched on. Front fog lights are designed to improve illumination close to the road in conditions of severely reduced visibility. Rules governing their use vary by country.

Front fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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Where is stopping or parking prohibited near a pedestrian crossing?

454. Where is stopping or parking prohibited near a pedestrian crossing?

Only directly on the crossing.
✓ On the crossing and within five metres before it.
Nowhere if the hazard lights are used.
Only when pedestrians are crossing.

You may not stop or park on a pedestrian crossing or on the carriageway within five metres before it. This helps approaching drivers see pedestrians.

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What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

455. What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

✓ Wait patiently and let them finish crossing.
Drive around them if there is enough room.
Pass as soon as they have cleared your part of the road.
Sound your horn to encourage them to cross faster.

Some pedestrians may need more time to cross. Stay patient, keep a safe distance, and do not pressure them.

Pedestrian crossing the road slowly
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

456. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Hold it in the turned position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

457. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Headlight level adjustment.
Instrument-panel brightness.
Main beam.
Automatic headlights.

This control adjusts the vertical aim of the headlights. It can be used to lower the beam when the vehicle is heavily loaded, helping to avoid dazzling other road users.

Control for adjusting the headlight beam height
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

458. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

Roadworks switch off anti-lock braking.
✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.
Temporary surfaces make the brakes colder.
Construction dust increases tyre pressure.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

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

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

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

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

460. Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

✓ Everyone using the road.
Only drivers when pedestrians have priority.
Only pedestrians once they enter the road.
Only the road user without priority.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all need to stay alert and follow the rules.

Pedestrians and traffic sharing a road crossing
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Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

461. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.
The speedometer may become less accurate.
The steering may become heavier while turning around.
The vehicle may use more fuel during the manoeuvre.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

462. Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

The brakes may lock while the motorcycle is parked.
The engine may become difficult to start.
✓ The stand may sink into the ground and the motorcycle could fall.
The tyres may immediately lose air pressure.

On soft or unstable ground, the side or centre stand can sink or move, causing the motorcycle to fall. Park on a firm, stable surface or use a suitable support under the stand when necessary.

Motorcycle stand resting on soft ground
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

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

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

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

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

464. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

False.
✓ True.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

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What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

465. What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

Cross between parked vehicles if traffic seems quiet.
Cross near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.
✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.

If there is no marked crossing nearby, choose a safe place where you can clearly see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

466. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

Open the coolant cap immediately to release heat.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Ignore it if the engine still sounds normal.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

467. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

Look behind only after starting the turn.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
Signal and turn without checking behind.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

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

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

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

Tractor and agricultural driving licence categories
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What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

469. What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

The road surface may suddenly become more slippery.
The vehicle may automatically slow down.
✓ A sudden gust may affect your vehicle.
Higher speed limits.

Buildings, trees, and other obstacles can block wind. When you leave shelter, a sudden gust may push your vehicle.

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Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

470. Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

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

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Moped and category AM driving licence
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Belgium?

471. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Belgium?

Red border with yellow background.
Black border with yellow background.
Blue border with white background.
✓ Red border with white background.

Most warning signs in Belgium have a red border with a white background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

472. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

✓ Licence C.
Licence C1.
Licence B.
Licence D.

Category C1 is limited to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 7,500 kg. A goods vehicle above this limit requires category C.

Goods vehicle above 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Belgium?

473. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Belgium?

✓ Yes.
No.

Moped riders in Belgium are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

474. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
Start the engine and drive slowly to use the fuel.
Add the correct fuel and continue driving.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

475. What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

Use it normally if the buckle still locks.
✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
Cover the damaged section and continue using it.
Wear the belt loosely to reduce strain on it.

A damaged seat belt may not provide proper protection in a collision. Frayed webbing, damaged buckles, faulty retractors, or other defects should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced before the seat belt is relied upon.

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

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

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

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

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

477. Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

To see whether road signs behind you have changed.
To avoid having to check your blind spots.
To judge your speed from vehicles behind.
✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.

Regular mirror checks help you understand what is happening behind and beside your vehicle.

Driver checking traffic in a rear-view mirror
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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Belgium?

478. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Belgium?

✓ Left-hand side.
Right-hand side.

Drivers normally overtake on the left-hand side in Belgium.

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

479. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

480. What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

The animal will usually return the same way.
Wild animals normally cross roads one at a time.
You can continue normally once the animal has passed.
✓ More animals may follow.

Many animals travel in groups. Slow down and continue watching both sides of the road.

Wild animals crossing a road
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What is the general speed limit on an ordinary road outside built-up areas in Wallonia?

481. What is the general speed limit on an ordinary road outside built-up areas in Wallonia?

70 km/h.
100 km/h.
✓ 90 km/h.
50 km/h.

In Wallonia, the general limit on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 90 km/h unless a traffic sign imposes a different limit.

Ordinary road outside a built-up area in Wallonia
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Which Belgian moped class has a design speed above 25 and up to 45 km/h?

482. Which Belgian moped class has a design speed above 25 and up to 45 km/h?

✓ Class B.
Class A.

A Belgian class B moped has a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h. A driving licence valid for category AM is normally required.

Belgian class B moped limited to 45 km/h
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

483. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

484. Why should you never leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day?

The tyres may lose pressure while the vehicle is parked.
✓ The interior can heat up quickly and cause serious heat illness.
The vehicle battery may discharge more quickly.
The alarm system may activate unexpectedly.

The inside of a parked vehicle can heat up rapidly, even when the outside temperature does not feel extreme. Children and animals are particularly vulnerable to overheating and heatstroke. Leaving a window partly open does not make the vehicle safe.

Parked vehicle and the danger of interior heat
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

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

Road salt is less effective on bridges.
Traffic usually moves faster across bridges.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.

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 keep your windscreen clean?

486. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To make the headlights brighter.
✓ To see the road clearly.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To improve engine cooling.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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May you enter a railway crossing when traffic beyond it is blocked?

487. May you enter a railway crossing when traffic beyond it is blocked?

Yes, if the barriers are open.
✓ No, if you are likely to stop on the crossing.
Only if you remain close to the vehicle ahead.
Only with the hazard lights on.

You must not enter a railway crossing when congestion may force you to stop on the tracks, even when the signals permit you to proceed.

Traffic queue beyond a railway crossing
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

488. What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.
Steer back onto the road as quickly as possible.
Keep driving on the shoulder until the road becomes wider.
Brake firmly before returning to the road.

If you drift onto the shoulder, avoid sudden steering or braking. Slow gently and return to the road smoothly when it is safe.

Vehicle drifting towards the road shoulder
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

489. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat adjustment.
Seat heating.
Mirror adjustment.
Steering-wheel adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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Are headlights required during the day in Belgium?

490. Are headlights required during the day in Belgium?

Yes.
✓ No.

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

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

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

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

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

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

492. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

The seat belt is not fastened.
✓ A door is open.
The anti-theft system is active.
The parking brake is applied.

This symbol indicates that one or more vehicle doors are not fully closed. Check that all doors are securely shut before driving.

Door-open warning symbol on the dashboard
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

493. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

Without checking the steering or brakes.
With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.
At the highest possible safe speed.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

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

Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the parking brake off if the road is level.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
✓ 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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Are snow chains generally required in Belgium?

495. Are snow chains generally required in Belgium?

Yes, throughout winter.
Yes, throughout the year.
✓ No.

Snow chains are not generally required in Belgium, although they may be useful or required in specific conditions or locations.

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

496. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

497. Why can loud music be dangerous while cycling?

It makes the brakes respond more slowly.
It makes bicycle lights less effective.
It reduces the grip of the tyres.
✓ You may not hear traffic or warning sounds.

Hearing approaching vehicles, bells, horns, and other warning sounds is an important part of staying aware.

Cyclist listening to music near traffic
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What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

498. What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

Use only one brake to reduce the risk of skidding.
Brake as late as possible before bends.
Look only at the road directly in front of you.
✓ Control your speed and keep both hands ready to brake.

Higher speed increases stopping distance and reduces reaction time. Maintain a speed that allows you to stop safely.

Cyclist riding down a hill
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

499. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.
Sound the horn continuously until traffic moves.
✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

500. Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

✓ It can reduce stability and place excessive strain on the vehicle.
It makes the trailer easier to control.
It keeps the trailer more stable in strong winds.
It improves braking on steep roads.

Overloading can affect braking, steering, tyres, suspension, and trailer stability. Always remain within permitted limits. After loading, check that the load is secure and correctly distributed before starting your journey.

Loaded trailer and towing limits
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