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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Brussels
True/false 17 Brussels 87 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 718
Why should you be prepared for changing conditions on mountain roads?

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

Mountain roads always have the same weather.
✓ Weather, visibility, and road conditions can change quickly.
Vehicles automatically lose engine power in the mountains.
Road signs become less important at higher elevations.

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 should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

502. Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

They apply only to road workers.
✓ They are used to protect people and manage hazards.
They apply only when traffic is congested.
They are recommendations rather than limits.

Temporary speed limits may be used near roadworks, accidents, events, or dangerous conditions. They help keep traffic safe.

Temporary speed-limit sign at roadworks
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May you enter a railway crossing when traffic beyond it is blocked?

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

Yes, when no train is visible.
Only with the hazard lights on.
✓ No, if you are likely to stop on the crossing.
Yes, if the barriers are open.

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 makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

504. 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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Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

505. Why does higher speed increase the risk of aquaplaning?

The suspension becomes less effective at high speed.
✓ The tyres have less time to clear water from the road surface.
The vehicle becomes heavier as speed increases.
Higher speed increases the tyre pressure.

At higher speeds, the tyres may not disperse water effectively, making it easier for the vehicle to lose contact with the road.

Vehicle speed and aquaplaning on a wet road
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Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

506. Why should you avoid unnecessary lane changes in roadworks?

Changing lanes helps traffic move faster through roadworks.
Lane changes are safer when traffic is moving slowly.
✓ Narrow lanes and changing layouts increase the risk of collision.
Drivers should always use the lane with fewer vehicles.

Frequent lane changes create additional risk where space is limited and drivers are already adapting to temporary layouts.

Vehicles travelling through restricted roadworks lanes
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What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

507. What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

Press the accelerator fully.
Push the lever harder until the gear engages.
✓ Avoid forcing the gear lever.
Release the clutch suddenly.

If a gear does not engage easily, do not force the gear lever. Make sure the clutch is fully pressed and the vehicle's speed is suitable for the gear before trying again.

Operating a manual gear lever without forcing it
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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

508. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

By looking at whether the tyres appear firm.
Using the maximum pressure shown on the tyre.
Only by a certified maintenance service.
✓ When the tyres are cold, using the manufacturer's recommended pressure.

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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May you carry a passenger on an ordinary electric scooter in Belgium?

509. May you carry a passenger on an ordinary electric scooter in Belgium?

✓ No, unless the device is specifically built to carry passengers.
Yes, if both people wear helmets.
Yes, when travelling below 20 km/h.
Yes, inside built-up areas only.

Carrying passengers is prohibited unless the personal mobility device was specifically designed for passenger transport and has sufficient seats.

Electric scooter carrying a rider and passenger
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What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

510. What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

Release it completely.
Leave it partly applied.
✓ Apply it firmly.
Use it only if the engine is running.

When parking on a slope, apply the parking brake firmly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling. Selecting an appropriate gear or Park provides additional security.

Using the parking brake when parking on a slope
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How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

511. How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

Loosely in the boot so it can move a little.
✓ Securely, within load limits, without blocking visibility or lights.
Anywhere, as long as the vehicle is not overloaded.
Where it is easiest to reach while driving.

Unsecured or overloaded cargo can affect steering and braking, injure occupants during sudden stops, or fall into the road. It must not obstruct the driver's view or vehicle lights.

Luggage and cargo carried in a vehicle
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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

512. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

Before pressing the brake pedal.
While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

Selecting Reverse in a stationary automatic vehicle
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Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

513. Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

✓ True.
False.

Wet roads reduce traction, so your vehicle may need more distance to stop safely.

Vehicle travelling on a wet road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

514. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Differential lock.
✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
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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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

515. Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

A twisted belt makes the brakes less effective.
A flat belt makes the seat easier to adjust.
A twisted belt can cause the buckle to open.
✓ A flat belt spreads collision forces more effectively.

A seat belt should lie flat against the body without twists. A twisted belt concentrates force over a smaller area and may provide less effective protection in a collision.

Twisted seat belt across an occupant's body
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

516. 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 an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

517. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Move aside without checking surrounding traffic.
Ignore it if there is not enough room to pass.
Stop immediately wherever you are.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

Emergency vehicle approaching with warning lights flashing
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Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

518. Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

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

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

Belgian territorial limits for provisional driving licences
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What should you do when driving near a school area?

519. What should you do when driving near a school area?

Watch only for children already on the road.
✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Drive close behind other vehicles to keep traffic moving.
Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.

Children near schools may cross unexpectedly or be hidden between parked vehicles. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Vehicle travelling near a school
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What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

520. What does the SET function of cruise control normally do?

Returns to a previously stored speed.
Applies the brakes automatically.
✓ Stores the current speed as the cruising speed.
Switches cruise control off.

The SET function normally stores the vehicle's current speed as the cruise-control speed. Use it only when the road, traffic, and driving conditions are suitable.

SET button for storing a cruising speed
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

521. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
Winter tyres are fitted.
The windscreen is frozen.
Engine coolant is too cold.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

522. Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

Yes, if you eat breakfast before driving.
Yes, if you only need to drive a short distance.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.

The body needs time to process alcohol. Sleeping, eating, showering, or drinking coffee does not instantly remove it.

Fitness to drive the morning after drinking
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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

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

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

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

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

Not within 5 metres in front of the sign.
Parking is allowed directly beside the sign.
✓ Not within 15 metres on either side of the sign.
Not within 2 metres behind the sign.

Parking is prohibited within 15 metres on either side of a sign marking a bus, trolleybus, or tram stop.

Parked vehicle near a public-transport stop
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

525. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Use only the rear brake.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.
Release both brakes before stopping.
Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.

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 when driving near animals?

526. What should you do when driving near animals?

Flash your headlights repeatedly to warn them.
Sound your horn to make them move away.
✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.
Move closer so you can pass before they react.

Animals can move unpredictably. Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop safely.

Animals near moving road traffic
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

527. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

False.
✓ True.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

528. Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

No, only front-seat occupants need to be restrained.
✓ Yes, using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate.
Only if the vehicle does not have rear airbags.
Only when travelling on motorways or at higher speeds.

Rear-seat passengers should be securely restrained using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate. Proper restraint reduces the risk of serious injury and prevents occupants from being thrown around or forwards in a collision.

Rear-seat passengers secured for a journey
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

529. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Brake only when the vehicle ahead begins braking.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

530. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

Enter first if you reach the roundabout before other traffic.
Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.
✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Maintain your speed unless another vehicle blocks your path.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

Vehicle approaching a roundabout
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What minimum distance should a driver leave when passing a cyclist in Belgium?

531. What minimum distance should a driver leave when passing a cyclist in Belgium?

At least 1 metre everywhere.
✓ At least 1 metre inside built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them.
No minimum distance is required at low speed.
At least 50 centimetres everywhere.

Drivers must leave at least one metre when passing a cyclist inside a built-up area and at least 1.5 metres outside a built-up area.

Vehicle leaving lateral space when passing a cyclist
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

532. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the clutch cannot wear out.
So the vehicle uses less fuel.
So the brakes respond more quickly.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

533. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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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What may cyclists and speed-pedelec riders do at this red traffic light?

534. What may cyclists and speed-pedelec riders do at this red traffic light?

Ignore pedestrians but give way to cars.
✓ Proceed in the direction shown after giving way to other road users.
Treat the red light as a green light for all traffic.
Proceed in every direction without checking.

A B22 sign allows cyclists and speed-pedelec riders to turn right on red or amber. A B23 sign allows them to continue straight, but they must give way to other road users.

Red traffic light with an exemption sign for cyclists
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

535. Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

Cyclists always ride more slowly in strong winds.
✓ They may be blown sideways unexpectedly.
Strong wind makes bicycle brakes less effective.
Cyclists must stop when a vehicle passes them.

Strong gusts can affect cyclists' balance and direction. Extra passing space reduces the risk of a collision.

Vehicle passing a cyclist in windy conditions
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Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

536. Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

Because a phone may be used only at low speeds.
Because phones must be switched off while cycling.
✓ It reduces your control and attention.
Because phones can interfere with bicycle electronics.

Using a phone can distract you and may prevent you from steering, braking, or reacting properly.

Cyclist using a handheld phone
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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

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

Get out immediately without checking for traffic.
Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Leave through the door nearest moving 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 should you do if one of your tyres suddenly bursts while driving?

538. What should you do if one of your tyres suddenly bursts while driving?

Pump the brake pedal repeatedly.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually.
Release the steering wheel and let the vehicle slow itself.
Steer quickly toward the side of the road.

A tyre burst can make the vehicle unstable. Hold the wheel firmly, avoid sudden braking or steering, and slow down gradually.

Vehicle tyre damaged by a sudden blowout
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

539. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

Higher tyre pressure.
✓ Greater engine braking.
Automatic parking-brake operation.
A shorter steering ratio.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

540. Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

The vehicle must always travel at a lower speed.
The vehicle must stop whenever the load shifts.
✓ Objects may fall onto the road.
Loose loads prevent the driver from using the mirrors.

A poorly secured load can fall or shift suddenly. Keep extra distance and avoid following too closely.

Vehicle carrying an unsecured load ahead
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

541. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

That the child can easily loosen the harness.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
That the seat belt is routed in any convenient way.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

542. What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

Rely on eye contact and enter the junction first.
Check only the direction that normally has priority.
✓ Slow down and proceed only when it is safe.
Proceed if the other driver appears to be slowing down.

If priority is unclear, reduce speed, observe carefully, and avoid entering the junction until you are sure it is safe.

Vehicles approaching a junction with uncertain priority
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Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

543. 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 chain may become too tight.
✓ The stand may sink into the ground and the motorcycle could fall.

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 is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

544. What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

Licence C1.
Licence C.
✓ Licence B.
Licence BE.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

Car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg
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What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

545. What should you do when people are waiting at a pedestrian crossing?

Drive through if the pedestrians are still waiting.
Sound your horn so pedestrians wait.
Maintain your speed until someone starts crossing.
✓ Slow down and stop if they want to cross.

When people are waiting near a pedestrian crossing, reduce your speed and be ready to stop. Pedestrians may begin crossing at any moment.

People waiting at a pedestrian crossing
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You must stop at a red traffic light.

546. 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.

Vehicle stopped at a red traffic light
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How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

547. How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

Exactly 50 metres on every road.
✓ At least 30 metres on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres on motorways.
At least 5 metres on every road.
Only directly beside the vehicle.

The warning triangle should normally be placed at least 30 metres away on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres away on motorways.

Warning triangle positioned behind a broken-down vehicle
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Are snow chains generally required in Brussels?

548. Are snow chains generally required in Brussels?

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

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

Snow chains for vehicle tyres
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

549. Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

To give the engine more time to warm up.
✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
Because ice increases tyre wear.
To prevent ice from forming on the windscreen.

Tyres have much less grip on ice, so braking takes longer. Extra distance gives you more time to slow down safely.

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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Who must you give way to when leaving a parking place?

550. Who must you give way to when leaving a parking place?

✓ All other road users.
Only pedestrians and cyclists.
Nobody if you use an indicator.
Only vehicles approaching from the right.

Leaving a parking place is a manoeuvre. A driver performing a manoeuvre must give way to all other road users.

Vehicle leaving a parking space near other road users
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