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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 Brussels.

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True/false 17 Brussels 86 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 717
You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

601. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

602. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Door-open warning.
Charging-system warning.
Power-steering warning.
✓ Immobiliser or anti-theft system.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's immobiliser or anti-theft system. If it remains illuminated or flashes unexpectedly, the vehicle may not recognise the key or there may be a fault in the security system.

Immobiliser indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

603. What should you do when approaching a hill crest?

✓ Slow down and be prepared for hidden hazards.
Maintain speed if no traffic is visible.
Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
Overtake before reaching the crest.

A hill crest can hide vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles. Reduce speed and stay in your lane.

Vehicle approaching the crest of a hill
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What should you do before making a turn?

604. What should you do before making a turn?

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

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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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

605. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

Move out first and check whether the road is clear.
Overtake whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.
✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.

Before overtaking, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only overtake when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to overtake another vehicle
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

606. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

Cars always have priority over trams and buses.
Trams and buses must always stop before crossings.
You only need to check for traffic from one direction.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

607. What should you expect when lanes become narrower in roadworks?

All vehicles must drive in the centre of the lane.
Large vehicles must stop before entering the narrow section.
Temporary lane markings no longer need to be followed.
✓ Less space between your vehicle, barriers, and other traffic.

Narrow lanes leave less room for error. Keep a steady position, avoid drifting toward barriers or nearby vehicles, and reduce speed if necessary.

Narrow traffic lanes through roadworks
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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

608. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

N (Neutral).
D (Drive).
✓ P (Park).
R (Reverse).

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

609. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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 can uneven tyre wear indicate?

610. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The tyres have reached normal operating temperature.
The tyres are correctly inflated.
The wheels are correctly aligned.

Uneven wear may result from incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, worn suspension parts, or a brake that is not releasing properly.

Uneven wear across a vehicle tyre
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

611. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal.
Apply the parking brake only.
Switch off the engine.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

612. What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

✓ Stop and allow them to reach the tram or pavement safely.
Stop only when children are boarding.
Continue because passengers must always give way.
Pass between the passengers and the tram.

Where there is no refuge island, drivers passing on the boarding side must stop and allow passengers to move safely between the tram and the pavement or roadside.

Passengers boarding or leaving a tram across the road
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You must stop at a red traffic light.

613. You must stop at a red traffic light.

✓ True.
False.

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

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

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

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

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

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

615. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Switch on the hazard lights before entering.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Stop and wait until the tunnel is clear.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

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

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

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

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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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

618. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

619. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A?

Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.
✓ Motorcycles without the A1 or A2 power limits.
Motorcycles with sidecars only.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW only.

Category A covers motorcycles without the power restrictions that apply to categories A1 and A2. It also covers powered tricycles with power exceeding 15 kW.

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

620. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Bonnet release.
Boot release.
✓ Fuel-filler flap 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 if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

621. What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

Stay inside the vehicle and call for assistance.
Walk along the tracks to look for help.
✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.
Try to restart the vehicle until help arrives.

Move everyone well away from the tracks. Use the crossing emergency telephone or displayed contact information where available, or contact the emergency services immediately.

Vehicle stranded on a railway crossing
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

622. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Driving through deep water is always prohibited.
Increase speed to maintain full control through the water.
Water causes the tyres to lose air pressure.

Deep water can damage the engine, reduce braking ability, hide hazards, or cause the vehicle to lose grip. Reduce speed, assess the depth and conditions carefully, and avoid entering the water if you are unsure it is safe. If necessary, stop and use another route.

Deep water covering part of a road
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Why should a seat belt not be twisted when worn?

623. 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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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Brussels?

624. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Brussels?

Right-hand side.
✓ Left-hand side.

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

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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May you carry a passenger on an ordinary electric scooter in Belgium?

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

Yes, if both people wear helmets.
Yes, if the passenger is younger than 12.
✓ No, unless the device is specifically built to carry passengers.
Yes, when travelling below 20 km/h.

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 if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

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

Open the windows and continue to your destination.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Ignore the fumes if no warning lights appear.

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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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

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

Reaction distance and following distance.
Tyre distance and braking distance.
✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.
Braking distance and overtaking distance.

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

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

628. What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

✓ Disconnect the charging cable and secure it properly.
Drive forward slowly to disconnect the plug.
Leave the cable connected until the vehicle starts moving.
Place the cable loosely beside the charging bay.

Before driving away, disconnect the charging cable correctly and return it to the charger or store it securely in the vehicle, as appropriate. Close the charging port and check that the area around the vehicle is clear.

Disconnecting an electric vehicle after charging
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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

629. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

✓ Cross at a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as possible.
Follow the rails briefly before crossing them.
Increase speed so the wheels cannot get caught.
Keep the wheels parallel with the rails while crossing.

A bicycle wheel can become trapped in a rail groove. Crossing at a wider angle reduces this risk.

Cyclist crossing rails in the road
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How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

630. How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

It always shortens the stopping distance.
✓ It can increase the distance needed to stop.
It affects stopping distance only on steep roads.
It reduces the driver's reaction time.

A heavily loaded vehicle has more mass and may require additional distance to slow down or stop safely.

Loaded vehicle and the space needed for braking
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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

631. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

Signal before opening the door without checking behind.
✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
Check only the mirror before opening the door.
Check only for vehicles, not cyclists or pedestrians.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

Checking for passing road users before opening a car door
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What should you do before driving with a load?

632. What should you do before driving with a load?

Leave light items loose for short journeys.
Place heavy items on top of lighter items.
✓ Make sure it is properly secured and cannot move or fall.
Secure only the heaviest items.

An unsecured load can shift, affect vehicle control, or fall into the road. Check that everything is safely restrained before moving.

Checking a vehicle's load before setting off
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What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

633. What should you do when a bus signals to pull away from a bus stop?

Drive closely beside the bus to prevent it moving out.
Sound your horn so the bus waits for you.
Ignore the signal until the bus starts moving.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to let it move out when safe.

Buses may pull away after picking up passengers. Slow down, check the traffic situation, and allow space when it is safe.

Bus signalling to pull away from a stop
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Why should you be extra careful at night?

634. Why should you be extra careful at night?

Street lighting makes drivers less alert.
✓ Visibility is reduced.
Road surfaces are usually more slippery.
Vehicles need more distance to accelerate.

At night, it is harder to see pedestrians, cyclists, road markings, and hazards. Reduce speed and use the correct lights.

Road traffic in reduced night-time visibility
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Why is riding a bicycle after drinking alcohol dangerous?

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

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

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

Alcohol consumption and bicycle-riding safety
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

636. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.
Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.
Start the engine and move the vehicle immediately.
Ignore the spill if only a small amount escaped.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

637. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, when driving only a short distance.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

638. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Horn.
Parking assistance.
Hazard warning lights.
Headlight flash.

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

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

✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.
Stay in the traffic lane and wait without using hazard lights.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

640. Which control is normally used to operate the direction indicators?

The hazard-warning button.
The windscreen-wiper stalk.
✓ The steering-column indicator stalk.
The cruise-control button.

The direction indicators are normally operated using a stalk beside the steering wheel. Moving the stalk up or down activates the indicators on the corresponding side of the vehicle.

Steering-column stalk for the direction indicators
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What is the minimum age for riding an electric scooter in Belgium?

641. What is the minimum age for riding an electric scooter in Belgium?

14 years.
18 years.
✓ 16 years.
12 years.

The general minimum age for using a motorised personal mobility device is 16. Exceptions apply in certain places, including residential zones, play streets, and some reserved roads.

Electric scooter and rider age requirements
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How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

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

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

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

Firm brake-pedal pressure during emergency braking with ABS
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Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

643. Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

They can change the tyre pressure.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.
✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They usually make road signs harder to see.

Different medicines can interact or have combined side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or slower reactions. Check the instructions and seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive.

Multiple medicines and their potential effects on driving
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

644. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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What should you do when joining a motorway from an entry lane?

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

✓ Match your speed, check around you, and merge into a safe gap.
Merge as soon as the entry lane begins.
Stop at the end of the entry lane and wait for a large gap.
Enter at a low speed and let motorway traffic adjust.

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

Vehicle joining a motorway from an entry lane
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

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

That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.
That the restraint can move freely on the seat.
That the seat belt is routed in any convenient way.
✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.

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 is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brussels?

647. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brussels?

✓ 0.5 g/L.
0.0 g/L.
0.2 g/L.
0.8 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brussels is 0.5 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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What is the safest choice if you have consumed alcohol?

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

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

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

Alcohol consumption and the decision not to drive
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What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

649. What can slow engine cranking or dim lights indicate?

Worn brake pads.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
A blocked air filter.
✓ A weak battery or charging-system problem.

Slow starting, dim lights, or repeated battery warnings can indicate a weak battery, poor electrical connection, or a fault in the charging system.

Vehicle battery and difficulty starting the engine
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Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Brussels?

650. Does the priority-to-the-right rule apply in Brussels?

No.
✓ Yes.

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

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