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

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

Road conditions usually improve as altitude increases.
Road signs become less important at higher elevations.
Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.

Fog, rain, snow, ice, falling rocks, and strong winds can develop rapidly in mountainous areas.

Changing visibility and weather on a mountain road
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

2. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.
It keeps the engine from working too hard.
It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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When must cyclists riding side by side move into single file outside a built-up area?

3. When must cyclists riding side by side move into single file outside a built-up area?

Only when travelling downhill.
Only when a bus approaches.
They never have to move into single file.
✓ When a vehicle approaches them from behind.

Cyclists may generally ride side by side when this does not prevent vehicles from passing in the opposite direction. Outside built-up areas, they must also move into single file when a vehicle approaches from behind.

Cyclists riding side by side on a road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

4. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Adaptive cruise control.
Electronic stability control.
✓ Forward-collision warning.
Lane-departure warning.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

5. What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

Licence A1.
Licence B.
✓ Licence AM.
No driving licence is required.

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.

Moped with a design speed up to 45 km/h
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What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Brussels?

6. What wording is commonly shown on give-way signs in Brussels?

STOP.
YIELD.
GIVE WAY.
✓ No wording.

Give-way signs in Brussels normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on give-way and yield signs
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Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

7. Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

The footrest.
✓ The accelerator pedal.
The clutch pedal.
The brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal controls the amount of power delivered by the engine and is used to increase or maintain the vehicle's speed. It is the right-hand pedal.

Accelerator pedal in the driver's footwell
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

8. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

The road surface becoming more slippery.
✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The speed limit automatically increasing.
The steering becoming heavier.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

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

Walk behind it if it is reversing slowly.
✓ Stay clear and make sure the driver can see you.
Rely on the reversing sensors to make it stop.
Cross behind it once the driver looks forward.

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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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

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

✓ Wait until it turns green.
Cross if nearby vehicles appear to have stopped.
Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.
Cross if another pedestrian has already started.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

11. What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

Pass quickly before the vehicle starts turning.
Assume the driver will wait for you before turning.
Move alongside it if there appears to be enough space.
✓ Stay back and do not pass on the turning side.

Large vehicles need extra space to turn and may move across a cyclist's path. Remaining behind is usually safer.

Cyclist near a turning large vehicle
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When may drivers normally use the horn at night in Brussels?

12. When may drivers normally use the horn at night in Brussels?

Whenever another vehicle is nearby.
✓ When necessary to avoid danger.
Whenever approaching a junction.
Whenever overtaking.

At night in Brussels, use of the horn is generally restricted to situations where it is necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn use during night-time driving
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

13. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

Beside an open window so they can see outside.
On the driver's lap if they remain calm.
Free to move around during short journeys.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

14. Why should you avoid remaining beside a large vehicle on a motorway?

Large vehicles cannot change lanes at motorway speeds.
Their tyres may reduce the motorway speed limit.
✓ You may remain in its blind spot and have less room to escape.
Large vehicles always travel more slowly than cars.

Large vehicles have significant blind spots. Avoid travelling alongside them longer than necessary.

Vehicle alongside a large vehicle on a motorway
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May you normally ride an electric scooter on the pavement in Belgium?

15. May you normally ride an electric scooter on the pavement in Belgium?

Yes, at any speed.
✓ No, riders are generally treated like cyclists.
Only outside built-up areas.
Only while carrying a passenger.

Electric-scooter riders are generally treated as cyclists and may not ride on the pavement. A person walking while pushing the scooter is treated as a pedestrian.

Electric scooter near a pavement
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What is black ice?

16. What is black ice?

A dark patch of wet asphalt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.
Frozen mud covering the road surface.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Brussels?

17. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Brussels?

✓ Yes.
No.

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

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

18. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.
Move the animal yourself before checking for traffic.
Leave the scene and report it later.
Continue driving if the vehicle still works.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

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

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

✓ Licence A2.
Licence AM.
Licence A1.
Licence B.

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

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

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

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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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

21. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.
Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
Cold rain quickly reduces the tyre pressure.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

22. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

Rely mainly on continuous braking to control speed.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.
Coast in neutral to save fuel.
✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

23. What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

Applies the brakes automatically.
✓ Returns the vehicle to the previously set cruising speed.
Sets the vehicle's current speed as a new limit.
Switches cruise control off completely.

The resume function normally returns the vehicle to the previously set cruise-control speed after the system has been temporarily disengaged. The driver should use it only when traffic and road conditions are suitable.

RES button for resuming the stored cruising speed
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

24. What is the purpose of cruise control?

✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.
To steer the vehicle automatically.
To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

25. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Adaptive cruise control.
Parking assistance.
Lane-departure warning.
Automatic start-stop system.

This symbol relates to adaptive cruise control (ACC). The system can maintain a selected speed and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to help maintain a set distance from traffic ahead.

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

26. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

By looking at whether the tyres appear firm.
✓ When the tyres are cold, using the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
Only by a certified maintenance service.
Immediately after a long or high-speed journey.

Tyre pressure rises as tyres become warm. Check them when cold and use the pressure specified on the vehicle label or in the owner's manual.

Checking a vehicle's tyre pressure
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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

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

It reduces the vehicle's braking power.
It prevents the battery from charging.
It makes the steering wheel harder to turn.
✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.

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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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

28. Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

To apply the brakes.
To lock the gear lever in position.
✓ To disengage the engine fully from the transmission.
To increase engine speed.

Pressing the clutch pedal fully disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gear to be changed smoothly and reducing unnecessary wear on the gearbox and clutch.

Clutch pedal pressed fully for a gear change
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Which distance unit is used on road signs in Brussels?

29. Which distance unit is used on road signs in Brussels?

Miles.
✓ Kilometres.

Road distances in Brussels are normally shown in kilometres.

Distance units used on road signs
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What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

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

✓ Wait patiently and let them finish crossing.
Move forward slowly to show that you are waiting.
Pass as soon as they have cleared your part of the road.
Drive around them if there is enough room.

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 if visibility is reduced by fog?

31. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

32. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
To make the seat belt more comfortable.
To allow the child to sit closer to the window.
To prevent the vehicle from braking suddenly.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

33. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To show the driver's face.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To point towards the left door mirror.
To show mainly the rear seats.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

34. What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

✓ Operates the windscreen wipers once.
Runs the wipers continuously.
Activates the rear wiper.
Sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen.

The single-wipe position operates the windscreen wipers for one sweep and then stops. It is useful when only a small amount of water or spray needs to be cleared from the windscreen.

Single-wipe setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

35. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Parking assistance.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

36. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

Follow them closely to show your disapproval.
✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Speed up to prevent them from passing you.
Respond with your horn and gestures.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

37. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
Low oil pressure.
✓ Low engine oil level.
Low coolant level.

This symbol indicates that the engine oil level is low. Check the oil level according to the manufacturer's instructions and add the correct oil if necessary.

Low oil-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do before crossing the road?

38. What should you do before crossing the road?

Listen for vehicles instead of looking.
Cross if the nearest vehicle is slowing down.
Follow another pedestrian without checking yourself.
✓ Look for traffic in all directions.

Always check for approaching traffic from every direction before crossing.

Pedestrian checking for traffic before crossing
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Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

39. Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

To prevent the trailer from blocking your view.
✓ Your vehicle combination may take longer to stop.
To keep the trailer from moving side to side.
To reduce tyre wear on the towing vehicle.

Towing adds weight and can increase stopping distance. Extra space gives you more time to react and brake smoothly.

Vehicle towing a trailer behind other traffic
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

40. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It always causes the engine to overheat.
It immediately damages the brakes.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

41. What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

Increase speed to warm the brakes.
Ignore it if the vehicle still stops.
Use only the parking brake until they dry.
✓ Drive carefully and test them gently when safe.

Water can reduce braking performance. After driving through water, check the brakes gently when it is safe to do so.

Checking braking response after driving through water
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

42. What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

To move the child closer to the front seats.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To make the child high enough to see through the windscreen.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.

A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle seat belt fits correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and shoulder, rather than the neck or abdomen.

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

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

Licence C.
✓ There is no single harmonised EU category.
Licence B.
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 do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

44. What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

Release it suddenly.
Pump it repeatedly.
✓ Press it fully while maintaining firm brake pressure.
Keep it partly pressed.

During emergency braking in a manual vehicle, maintain firm pressure on the brake and press the clutch pedal fully so the engine does not stall as the vehicle slows. Do not reduce braking pressure while operating the clutch.

Brake and clutch operation during an emergency stop
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What is the general speed limit in built-up areas in Brussels?

45. What is the general speed limit in built-up areas in Brussels?

✓ 30 km/h.
20 km/h.
70 km/h.
40 km/h.

In the Brussels-Capital Region, the general speed limit inside built-up areas is 30 km/h. Traffic signs may impose a different limit on particular roads.

Urban speed-limit setting in Brussels
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

46. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

ABS fault.
Parking brake applied.
✓ Brake-pad wear warning.
Brake-system fault.

This symbol indicates that the brake pads may be worn and should be inspected. Continuing to drive with excessively worn brake pads can reduce braking performance and damage other brake components.

Brake-pad wear warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

47. 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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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

48. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

To prevent the windscreen from misting.
To reduce vehicle emissions.
To prevent moisture from entering the engine.
✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

50. What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

✓ Stop using the tyre and arrange professional inspection or replacement.
Drive slowly until the next scheduled service.
Move the damaged tyre to another wheel position.
Increase the tyre pressure and continue driving.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tyre may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tyre requiring inspection
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