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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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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

701. Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg.
Minibuses for no more than eight passengers.
✓ Buses designed for more than eight passengers.
Buses only when towing a trailer.

Category D covers motor vehicles designed and constructed to carry more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Bus covered by category D
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

702. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

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

Strong wind makes bicycle brakes less effective.
✓ They may be blown sideways unexpectedly.
Cyclists always ride more slowly in strong winds.
Wind increases the pressure in bicycle tyres.

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 you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

704. Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

Turning makes your vehicle take longer to accelerate.
Your steering becomes less responsive during the turn.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
Turning gives you priority over approaching traffic.

Turning across traffic requires careful observation. Misjudging speed or distance can lead to a serious collision.

Vehicle preparing to turn across oncoming traffic
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

705. 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.
Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.

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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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

706. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To improve the grip of the tyres.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

707. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

You may not see approaching traffic clearly.
Music can make you lose your balance.
✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.
It makes you walk more slowly across the road.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

708. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

To make drivers give way wherever you cross.
To ensure drivers can always stop in time.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.
To make it safe to walk closer to moving traffic.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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What should you check before starting a long journey?

709. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Only the dashboard warning lights.
Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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How close may you normally park to a sign marking a bus, trolleybus, or tram stop?

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

✓ Not within 15 metres on either side of the sign.
Not within 2 metres behind the sign.
The restriction applies only at night.
Not within 5 metres in front of 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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Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

711. Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

Yes, if the road ahead appears clear.
Yes, if your vehicle is in good condition.
✓ No, you may need to drive more slowly for the conditions.
Yes, the speed limit is always the safest speed.

A speed limit is a maximum permitted speed, not a target. You may need to drive more slowly because of traffic, poor visibility, weather, road conditions, pedestrians, cyclists, or other hazards.

Speed-limit sign and changing road conditions
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

712. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
✓ Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.
Anti-lock braking system.

This symbol relates to the electronic stability control (ESC) system. It may flash when the system is actively helping to maintain stability. If it remains illuminated, the system may be switched off or have a fault.

Electronic stability control symbol on the dashboard
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What helmet must a speed-pedelec rider wear in Belgium?

713. What helmet must a speed-pedelec rider wear in Belgium?

Only a construction helmet.
A helmet is required only above 30 km/h.
Any soft cap with reflective material.
✓ An approved moped helmet or a suitable protective bicycle helmet.

A speed-pedelec rider must wear either an approved moped helmet or a bicycle helmet that provides additional protection to the temples and the back of the head.

Speed-pedelec rider wearing a protective helmet
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What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

714. What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

✓ Stop before the signal or temporary stop line.
Only permanent traffic lights are valid.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the signal.
Continue if the road ahead appears clear.

Temporary traffic signals must be obeyed like permanent signals. Stop and wait until you are permitted to continue.

Red signal on temporary roadworks traffic lights
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Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

715. Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

2nd gear.
Reverse.
✓ 1st gear.
Neutral.

1st gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill because it provides the greatest pulling power at low speed.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

716. What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.
Reduce speed but leave the main beam on.
✓ Switch to dipped headlights.
Flash the main beam briefly before passing.

Main beam can dazzle other road users and reduce their visibility. Switch to dipped headlights whenever your main beam could dazzle another driver.

Headlight glare affecting another road user
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Brussels?

717. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Brussels?

✓ 1.6 mm.
2.0 mm.
1.0 mm.
1.5 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Brussels is 1.6 mm. Higher minimums may apply to winter tyres, during winter periods or in winter conditions.

Measuring tread depth on a vehicle tyre
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