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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
What should you do before making a turn?

551. What should you do before making a turn?

Signal only after you begin turning.
✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.
Rely on other road users to slow down for you.
Turn as soon as the road ahead appears clear.

Before turning, check your mirrors, use your indicator, and make sure the turn can be made safely.

Driver preparing to turn at a junction
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Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

552. Why should you never leave a petrol or diesel engine running in an enclosed space?

The cooling system can stop working.
The engine can lose oil pressure.
✓ Dangerous carbon monoxide can build up.
The tyres can lose pressure more quickly.

Exhaust gases from petrol and diesel engines can contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can build up quickly in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Never leave the engine running inside a closed garage or similar area.

Running vehicle engine in an enclosed space
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

553. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Adaptive cruise control.
Parking assistance.
Automatic emergency braking.
✓ Lane-departure warning.

This symbol relates to the lane-departure warning or lane-keeping system. The system monitors the vehicle's position within its lane and may warn the driver if the vehicle begins to leave the lane unintentionally.

Lane-departure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

554. What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.
Brake firmly in bends to keep control.
Follow other vehicles closely in their tyre tracks.
✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.

Snow and ice greatly reduce tyre grip. Lower speed, extra distance, and gentle steering, braking, and acceleration help maintain control.

Vehicle travelling on a snow-covered road
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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

555. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

The steering becomes more responsive.
✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.
The water can increase tyre pressure.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

556. Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

The trailer always follows the same path as the towing vehicle.
✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.
Wide turns prevent the trailer from swaying.
Wider turns decrease tyre wear.

Trailer wheels cut closer to the inside of a turn. Allow enough clearance from kerbs, signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

Towing vehicle and trailer negotiating a turn
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How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

557. How can a roof load affect vehicle handling?

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

Weight carried high on the vehicle can increase body movement and make sudden steering or cornering less stable.

Vehicle carrying a raised roof load
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What should you do when a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

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

✓ Slow down and allow the bus to leave, stopping if necessary.
Drive onto the pavement.
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.

Bus signalling to leave a stop in a built-up area
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What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

559. What should you do about a chip in the windscreen?

Clean the glass and continue driving normally.
Cover the chip so it cannot spread.
Ignore it if it is outside your direct view.
✓ Have it assessed and repaired promptly.

A chip can obstruct your view, weaken the glass, and develop into a larger crack. Have it checked and repaired promptly.

Stone chip in a vehicle's windscreen
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When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Brussels?

560. When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Brussels?

Whenever traffic is slow.
To greet other road users.
Whenever overtaking.
✓ To avoid immediate danger.

In built-up areas in Brussels, the horn should normally be used only when necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn used to warn of danger in town
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What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

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

Licence A.
✓ Licence A2.
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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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

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

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

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 if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

563. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

Wipe the inside of the visor while riding.
✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.
Look around the side of the visor instead.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, demisting or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

564. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.
Charging-system warning.
✓ Power-steering warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the power-steering system. Steering assistance may be reduced or unavailable, making the steering wheel harder to turn.

Power-steering warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

565. What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

Use it as a permanent replacement if it looks undamaged.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.
✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.
Drive normally if the vehicle feels stable.

Temporary spare wheels may have limited speed, distance, and handling capabilities. Arrange a proper repair or replacement promptly.

Temporary spare wheel fitted to a vehicle
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What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

566. What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

To select reverse gear.
To slow the vehicle during normal driving.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stationary when parked.
To disengage the clutch.

The manual parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is normally applied by pulling up the handbrake lever and released before driving away.

Manual handbrake lever in a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

567. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Brake-system warning.
Brake-pad wear warning.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is the maximum speed inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

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

30 km/h.
40 km/h.
✓ 20 km/h.
10 km/h.

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

Belgian residential or shared-space zone
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

569. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

To reduce braking distance.
✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.
To keep the suspension level.
To improve tyre grip.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

570. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

They could damage the carpet around the pedals.
They could block the footwell ventilation.
They could make the pedals noisier to operate.
✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

571. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Boot release.
✓ Bonnet release.
Parking brake.
Central door locking.

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

572. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It prevents the battery from charging.
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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How should you set a parking disc when parking in a Belgian blue zone?

573. How should you set a parking disc when parking in a Belgian blue zone?

✓ Set it to the time mark immediately following your arrival time.
Set it to the exact time you plan to leave.
Change the time without moving the vehicle.
Set it one hour before your arrival.

The arrow must be placed on the time mark immediately following the arrival time. Unless signs state otherwise, the standard blue-zone rules apply on working days from 09:00 to 18:00 for a maximum of two hours.

Parking disc used in a blue parking zone
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

574. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.
Increase speed so the vehicle is less affected by gusts.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

575. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

Bus.
Car.
Truck.
✓ Motorcycle.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Driving licence card for category A
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

576. What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Ignore it if no warning light is showing.
Assume a small leak is harmless condensation.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.

Clear water from air conditioning can be normal, but oil, coolant, fuel, transmission fluid, or brake fluid may indicate a fault requiring urgent attention.

Fluid leaking underneath a parked vehicle
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Are bicycle lights required at night in Brussels?

577. Are bicycle lights required at night in Brussels?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cyclists in Brussels are generally required to use bicycle lights at night.

Bicycle lights used at night
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What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Brussels?

578. What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Brussels?

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

In Brussels, the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 70 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars outside built-up areas
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

579. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

It improves your ability to judge distance.
It improves your vision in poor light.
✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.
It has no effect if you drive slowly.

Alcohol affects several abilities needed for safe driving, including concentration, decision-making, coordination, and hazard perception.

Alcohol impairment and driving ability
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

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

Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Use any solid-looking part underneath the vehicle.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.

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 an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

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

Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
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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May you normally ride an electric scooter on the pavement in Belgium?

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

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

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 should you do when passing a horse rider?

583. What should you do when passing a horse rider?

✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.
Sound your horn so the rider knows you are passing.
Flash your headlights before moving alongside.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

584. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

The parking-brake control.
The rear-window demister.
The headlight switch.
✓ The hazard warning light switch.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

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

Use main beam to see further through the fog.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.

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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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

586. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.
Move into another lane to create more space.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

587. What does the ACC position of a traditional ignition switch normally allow?

The transmission to select Drive.
✓ Electrical accessories to be used without starting the engine.
The parking brake to release.
The starter motor to turn the engine.

The ACC (accessory) position normally supplies power to certain electrical accessories, such as the audio system, without starting the engine. The exact functions available can vary between vehicles.

ACC accessory position on an ignition switch
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

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

Continue until the brakes begin making noise.
Use only the parking brake while driving.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.

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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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

589. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.
Motorcycles above 70 kW.
Motorcycles of any power.
✓ Motorcycles up to 35 kW within the A2 limits.

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.

Motorcycle covered by category A2
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

590. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Boot release.
Parking brake.

This control releases the fuel-filler flap, allowing access to the vehicle's fuel filler.

Release control for the fuel-filler flap
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

591. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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From what blood alcohol concentration is an ordinary driver in violation in Belgium?

592. From what blood alcohol concentration is an ordinary driver in violation in Belgium?

1.0 g/l or more.
✓ 0.5 g/l or more.
0.2 g/l or more.
Alcohol is permitted without a limit.

For most drivers, the punishable threshold begins at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 g/l, equivalent to 0.22 mg/l in exhaled alveolar air.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers in Belgium
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

593. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

They can increase the motorcycle's engine temperature.
They can cause the tyre pressure to rise suddenly.
They can prevent the indicators from working.
✓ They can provide less grip than the surrounding road.

Wet painted road markings can provide less grip than the surrounding road surface. Ride smoothly over them and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering that could cause the tyres to lose grip.

Motorcycle approaching wet painted road markings
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

594. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg only.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
✓ Non-bus vehicles over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.
Vehicles up to 3,500 kg only.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than buses, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg. They may carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver and may tow a trailer up to 750 kg.

Goods vehicle covered by category C1
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When may you normally use the horn in Belgium?

595. When may you normally use the horn in Belgium?

To express annoyance at another driver.
Whenever entering a built-up area.
✓ To give a necessary warning to prevent an accident.
Whenever traffic is moving slowly.

Horn signals must be as brief as possible and are permitted only as a necessary warning to prevent an accident. Outside built-up areas, they may also be used when necessary to warn a driver being overtaken.

Driver using the horn to warn other road users
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

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

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

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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What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

597. What should you do if animals are gathered beside a narrow rural road?

Sound your horn so the animals move away.
Drive close to prevent them entering your lane.
✓ Reduce speed and pass only when there is enough space.
Maintain speed because the animals are beside the road.

Animals beside a narrow road may step into your path. Slow down and leave as much safe space as possible.

Animals gathered beside a narrow rural road
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What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

598. What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

Drive slowly to the nearest fuel station.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, avoid flames or sparks, and call for assistance.
Ignore a small leak if the fuel level remains stable.
Restart the engine to check whether the leak continues.

Leaking fuel creates a serious fire risk. Keep people away, do not restart the engine, and arrange professional assistance.

Fuel leaking from a vehicle
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

599. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

Open the windows and continue to your destination.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
Ignore the fumes if no warning lights appear.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

600. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

To increase the length of the lap belt.
✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To prevent the seat from moving.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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