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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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What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

651. What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

Ride with the visor raised.
✓ Replace it before riding.
Use it only during daylight.
Keep using it if the weather is dry.

A badly scratched or damaged visor can reduce or distort your view, especially in bright sunlight or at night. Replace a visor that no longer provides a clear, safe view and follow the helmet manufacturer's instructions.

Scratched visor on a motorcycle helmet
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

652. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

It can make it harder to maintain a steady speed.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your indicators.
✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can make your route through the junction longer.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within a junction
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

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

Road salt is less effective on bridges.
Bridges are always at a higher altitude.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.

Bridges lose heat from both their upper and lower surfaces, so they can freeze before roads built directly on the ground.

Icy surface on an exposed bridge
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When must you use an indicator at a Belgian roundabout?

654. When must you use an indicator at a Belgian roundabout?

✓ When leaving the roundabout.
Both when entering and leaving in every case.
Only when entering the roundabout.
Indicators are not used at roundabouts.

Using an indicator is not required merely to enter a roundabout. Leaving the roundabout is a change of direction and must be indicated.

Vehicle signalling as it leaves a roundabout
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

655. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

To improve the headlights.
✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To fold the mirrors automatically.
To adjust the mirror angle.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

656. What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

Use your horn repeatedly to express your frustration.
Keep your course and expect them to correct their mistake.
✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Immediately overtake them to get past the situation.

Road users can make mistakes. Staying calm and reacting safely helps prevent crashes.

Driver responding to another road user's mistake
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When is night driving prohibited with a Belgian provisional licence?

657. When is night driving prohibited with a Belgian provisional licence?

Only on Saturday nights.
Only on public holidays.
There is no night-driving restriction.
✓ From 22:00 to 06:00 on specified weekend and public-holiday nights.

With a Belgian provisional driving licence, you may not drive from 22:00 to 06:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or on the eve of and on legal public holidays. This applies to M36, M18 and M12.

Night-driving restrictions for Belgian provisional licence holders
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How should you check the engine oil level?

658. How should you check the engine oil level?

Check it while the engine is running at high speed.
Use the coolant reservoir to measure the oil level.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

659. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Automatic headlights.
Front fog lights.
Main beam.
✓ Headlight level adjustment.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

660. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
✓ Air recirculation.
Fresh-air ventilation.
Air conditioning.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

661. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

Drivers always expect pedestrians to walk straight.
Sudden movements are prohibited near traffic.
Pedestrians are only allowed to walk slowly.
✓ Drivers may not have enough time to react.

Sudden movements can surprise drivers and reduce the time they have to slow down or stop safely.

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

662. What should you do if a child runs onto the road ahead?

Sound your horn and continue driving.
✓ Brake firmly and be prepared to stop.
Flash your lights instead of slowing down.
Swerve immediately into the opposite lane.

Children can act unpredictably. Brake firmly, stay alert, and be prepared for more children to follow.

Child entering the road ahead of a vehicle
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

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

✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.
To make the power steering work better.
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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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

664. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

✓ To release the seat belt.
To adjust the belt height.
To tighten the shoulder belt.
To lock the seat in position.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

665. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Exterior-light failure.
Dipped headlights.
Engine-management warning.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates a possible failure of an exterior vehicle light, such as a headlight, tail light, brake light or indicator. Check the vehicle's exterior lights and replace or repair any faulty light.

Exterior-light failure warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

666. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

To check whether your brake lights are working.
To check whether the road surface is slippery.
To decide which gear to use while slowing down.
✓ To know what is happening behind you.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

Driver checking following traffic before braking
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Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

667. Where should you normally wait after a breakdown on a high-speed road?

✓ Behind a safety barrier and well away from the vehicle and traffic.
On the verge beside the broken-down vehicle.
Immediately behind the vehicle so you remain visible.
Between the vehicle and the safety barrier.

A stationary vehicle can be struck by passing traffic. Waiting behind a barrier provides better protection.

People waiting behind a safety barrier after a breakdown
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What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

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

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

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

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

669. How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

As high as possible so it stays away from the wheels.
Mostly on one side to leave the other side free.
✓ Securely and evenly, without affecting balance or control.
Hanging from the handlebars if the luggage is light.

Motorcycle luggage should be securely fastened and sensibly distributed. A loose, uneven or badly positioned load can affect balance, steering and braking, or become caught in moving parts.

Luggage carried on a motorcycle
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

670. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

Through whichever door opens first.
On the side closest to approaching traffic.
✓ On the side away from moving traffic.
From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

671. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

Moped.
Truck.
✓ Bus.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Driving licence card for category D
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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

672. 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 should you do when passing a horse rider?

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

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

Walk around the vehicle on the traffic side.
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.

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 before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

675. What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

Leave snow on the roof if it is firmly packed.
Let the heater clear the ice while you drive.
Clear only the areas needed for your immediate view.
✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.

You need a clear view in every direction. Snow or ice left on the roof can also fall or blow onto other road users.

Clearing snow and ice from a vehicle before driving
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

676. What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and keep steering gently.
Accelerate to push through the water.
Change lanes immediately to find a drier surface.
Brake firmly to force the tyres back onto the road.

Aquaplaning happens when the tyres lose contact with the road surface. Ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden movements, and wait for grip to return.

Vehicle losing tyre contact on a water-covered road
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

677. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

They make the tyres wear more quickly.
✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
They make the steering wheel harder to turn.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

678. What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

To adjust the seat height.
To tighten the parking brake.
To release the seat belt from the buckle.
✓ To take up slack and lock the belt when necessary.

The seat-belt retractor takes up slack and helps keep the belt properly positioned against the body. It allows normal movement but can lock during sudden braking, rapid belt movement or a collision.

Seat-belt webbing and retracting mechanism
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Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

679. Why should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes?

Motorcycles need more road space than cars.
Motorcyclists must stop when a car changes lanes.
Motorcyclists are required to stay beside the kerb.
✓ Motorcycles can be harder to see and may be in your blind spot.

Motorcyclists are smaller and can be hidden in blind spots. Check mirrors, signal, and look carefully before changing lanes.

Motorcycle near a vehicle preparing to change lanes
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

680. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
✓ Lane-departure warning.
Electronic stability control.
Automatic emergency braking.

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 check before starting a motorcycle journey?

681. What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

Only the tyres if the journey is long.
✓ Tyres, brakes, lights, steering, and controls.
Nothing if the motorcycle was recently serviced.
Only the fuel level and mirrors.

Before riding, carry out a basic safety check. Check the tyres, brakes, lights, steering and controls, and inspect the drive chain, belt or other drive components where applicable. Finding a problem before setting off can prevent a breakdown or loss of control.

Checking a motorcycle before a journey
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

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

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

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

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

683. How can you check which fuel is suitable for your vehicle?

Use petrol unless the engine sounds like a diesel.
Choose whichever fuel is cheapest at the station.
Ask another driver with a similar-looking vehicle.
✓ Check the fuel-filler label, fuel cap, or vehicle information.

Before refuelling, check which fuel type the vehicle requires. The correct fuel is often shown inside the fuel-filler flap, on or near the fuel cap, or in the vehicle information or owner's manual. Do not rely only on nozzle colours, as these can vary between filling stations and countries.

Checking the fuel label before refuelling
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What is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

684. What is the minimum licence for a 12,000 kg C1 combination with a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence BE.
Licence C.
✓ Licence C1E.
Licence C1.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer over 750 kg, provided the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg.

Category C1 vehicle and trailer combination up to 12,000 kg
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

686. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

Tighten it as much as possible.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

687. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

688. Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

Swerving increases the vehicle's stopping distance.
✓ You may lose control or collide with another road user.
The tyres can be damaged by sudden steering.
Small animals usually move away before you reach them.

A sudden swerve can take you into another lane, off the road, or into nearby traffic.

Small animal in the road ahead of a vehicle
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What is the main emergency number in Brussels?

689. What is the main emergency number in Brussels?

000.
111.
123.
✓ 112.

The main emergency number in Brussels is 112.

112 emergency telephone number
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

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

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

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

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

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

✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.
Increase its pressure to match the other tyres.
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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How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Brussels?

692. How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Brussels?

✓ Hands-free.
Either handheld or hands-free.
Handheld.
Only for texting.

When phone use while driving is permitted in Brussels, drivers must generally use a hands-free system rather than holding the phone.

Hands-free phone use inside a vehicle
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How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

693. How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

✓ It can block the view between road users.
It improves visibility by slowing down traffic.
It has no effect if the hazard lights are on.
It affects only the driver of the parked vehicle.

Parking too close to a junction can block visibility. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians may have difficulty seeing each other in time.

Parked vehicle obstructing visibility near a junction
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

694. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

The horn may make the horse move faster.
Horses cannot hear a vehicle horn clearly.
Using the horn gives the horse rider priority.
✓ The noise may frighten them.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

695. How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.
They clear water from the road more effectively.
They shorten the stopping distance on wet roads.
They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.

Tyre tread helps channel water away and maintain grip. Worn tyres cannot clear water as effectively, increasing stopping distance and the risk of aquaplaning.

Worn tyre tread and wet-road grip
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

696. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

To make the steering lighter.
To increase the available luggage space.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To reduce fuel consumption.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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Are winter tyres generally required in Brussels?

697. Are winter tyres generally required in Brussels?

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

Winter tyres are not generally required for cars in Brussels, although they may still be recommended or required in specific situations.

Winter tyres for cold-weather driving
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

698. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
Oil-pressure warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the vehicle's charging system. If it remains illuminated while the engine is running, the battery may not be charging correctly because of a fault with the alternator, battery, wiring, or related components.

Charging-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

699. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

Any heavy vehicle with a heavy trailer.
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.

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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What should you do when driving near a school area?

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

✓ Slow down and watch carefully for children.
Maintain your usual speed if the road looks clear.
Watch only for children already on the road.
Use your horn so children stay away from traffic.

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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