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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 slow down near schools or playgrounds?

101. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

School zones are closed to normal traffic.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children always have priority near schools.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Brussels?

102. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Brussels?

DUR.
✓ STOP.
PARE.
ALTO.

In Brussels, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

103. What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

Continue if you cannot see or hear a train.
Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.

Flashing warning lights mean a train may be approaching. Stop before the crossing and wait until the warning has ended and the crossing is clear.

Flashing warning lights at a railway crossing
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When must you use an indicator at a Belgian roundabout?

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

✓ When leaving the roundabout.
Only when travelling straight ahead.
Indicators are not used at roundabouts.
Only when entering the roundabout.

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

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Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

105. Why must you avoid smoking or open flames at a filling station?

Heat can make the fuel nozzle stop automatically.
Open flames can reduce the fuel's quality.
✓ Fuel vapours can ignite and cause a fire.
Smoke can interfere with the fuel gauge.

Petrol and other fuels can produce flammable vapours. Smoking, open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources can ignite these vapours and cause a serious fire. Follow all filling-station safety rules while refuelling.

No-smoking warning at a filling station
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

106. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-management warning.
Oil-pressure warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a problem with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), often because soot has accumulated in the filter. The vehicle may require regeneration or professional inspection, depending on the vehicle and warning status.

Diesel particulate filter warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when walking near a driveway?

107. What should you do when walking near a driveway?

Watch only for vehicles leaving the driveway.
✓ Watch for vehicles entering or leaving.
Rely on engine noise to warn you of vehicles.
Assume vehicles will stop before crossing your path.

Vehicles may enter or leave driveways suddenly. Stay alert and check for moving vehicles.

Pedestrian passing a driveway entrance
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What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

108. What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?

Drive close behind before starting the overtake.
✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.
Move out first and check whether the road is clear.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

109. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Emergency braking.
Direction indicators.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

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

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

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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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

111. 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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Which speed unit is used in Brussels?

112. Which speed unit is used in Brussels?

Miles per hour (mph).
✓ Kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speeds in Brussels are shown in kilometres per hour (km/h).

Road speed expressed in kilometres per hour
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

113. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

Switch off the engine immediately while moving.
✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.
Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

Vehicle braking-system failure while driving
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What should you do before refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle?

114. What should you do before refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle?

Keep the engine idling if the vehicle is outside.
Switch on the hazard lights while refuelling.
Increase the engine speed before removing the fuel cap.
✓ Switch off the engine before starting to refuel.

Switch off the engine before refuelling. Fuel vapours are flammable, so avoid ignition sources and follow the safety instructions at the filling station. If fuel is spilled, do not start the vehicle until the situation has been made safe.

Vehicle at a pump before refuelling
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How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

117. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Cruise control.
✓ Speed limiter.
Driving mode selection.

The speed limiter allows the driver to set a maximum speed that the vehicle should not normally exceed while the accelerator is being used.

Vehicle speed-limiter control and symbol
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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

118. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.
Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.
Leave the engine running and keep the vehicle in neutral.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

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

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

Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
Keep riding if the motorcycle still moves normally.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.

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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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

120. Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

Using dipped headlights and keeping the windows closed.
✓ Higher speed, slower reactions, poor grip, and vehicle condition.
Lower speed, dry roads, and good tyres.
Driving in a lower gear and using the indicators.

Stopping distance can increase because of higher speed, slower driver reactions, reduced tyre grip, poor weather or road conditions, worn tyres, weak brakes, or a heavier vehicle. Both the driver's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance can be affected.

Road and vehicle conditions affecting stopping distance
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What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

121. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

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

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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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

122. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

Parked cars make the crossing distance longer.
✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.
Pedestrians lose priority when crossing between cars.
You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

123. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Main beam.
✓ Dipped headlights.
Sidelights.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

124. How can unnecessary weight affect a vehicle's energy use?

It always reduces fuel consumption.
It reduces aerodynamic drag.
✓ It can increase the energy needed to move the vehicle.
It makes the vehicle easier to accelerate.

Extra weight generally requires more energy when accelerating and climbing. Removing unnecessary heavy items can help reduce fuel or energy consumption while keeping all essential equipment in the vehicle.

Extra luggage adding weight to a vehicle
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

125. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
Maintain speed and steer around them when necessary.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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What is Belgian driving licence category G intended for?

126. What is Belgian driving licence category G intended for?

All vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kg.
Any tractor, regardless of how it is used.
✓ Agricultural and forestry tractors and machinery.
Any heavy vehicle used outside built-up areas.

Belgian category G is intended for agricultural and forestry tractors and certain agricultural machinery used for agricultural or forestry activities. It can also cover their trailers. Other licence categories may be required when such vehicles are used outside those activities.

Agricultural vehicles covered by Belgian category G
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When may drivers normally use the horn at night in Brussels?

127. When may drivers normally use the horn at night in Brussels?

Whenever overtaking.
Whenever approaching a junction.
✓ When necessary to avoid danger.
Whenever another vehicle is nearby.

At night in Brussels, use of the horn is generally restricted to situations where it is necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn use during night-time driving
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What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

128. What is the safest way to cross the road with a child?

✓ Hold their hand and keep them close.
Let them walk slightly ahead of you.
Let them run once the first lane is clear.
Ask them to decide when it is safe to cross.

Children can be unpredictable near traffic. Keep them close and guide them safely across the road.

Adult holding a child's hand while crossing the road
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

129. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

Cover the damaged area and continue charging.
Hold the damaged section away from the vehicle.
Reduce the charging power and continue using it.
✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

130. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.
Maintain normal speed if the road appears clear.
Use quick steering corrections if the vehicle starts to slide.
Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

Vehicle travelling on an icy road
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What is the best place to cross the road?

131. What is the best place to cross the road?

Between parked vehicles if traffic appears quiet.
✓ At a designated crossing.
At the shortest point, even if visibility is limited.
Near a bend if approaching traffic seems slow.

Use a designated crossing whenever possible. It is usually the safest place to cross the road.

Designated crossing for pedestrians
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

132. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

✓ Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and 11 kW.
Motorcycles of any power.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
Cars up to 3,500 kg.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity of no more than 125 cm³, power of no more than 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.1 kW/kg. It also covers powered tricycles up to 15 kW.

Light motorcycle covered by category A1
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

133. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To allow the engine to cool down.
To reduce tyre pressure.
To make the journey feel shorter.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Brussels?

134. Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Brussels?

✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.
Traffic entering the roundabout.

In Brussels, traffic entering a roundabout normally gives way to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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From what blood alcohol concentration is a professional driver in violation in Belgium?

135. From what blood alcohol concentration is a professional driver in violation in Belgium?

0.8 g/l or more.
1.0 g/l or more.
Professional drivers have no separate limit.
✓ 0.2 g/l or more.

Professional drivers are subject to a lower threshold. They are generally in violation from 0.2 g/l of alcohol in the blood, equivalent to 0.09 mg/l in exhaled alveolar air.

Alcohol limits for professional drivers in Belgium
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Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

136. Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

It can make the steering feel heavier.
✓ It can reduce control and increase the risk of skidding.
It can make the vehicle accelerate more slowly afterwards.
It can make the tyres grip the road more strongly.

Hard braking on a curve can upset the vehicle's balance and reduce grip. Slow down before the curve and steer smoothly.

Vehicle braking while negotiating a bend
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

137. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electric window control.
✓ Exterior mirror folding.
Exterior mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.

This control folds or unfolds the vehicle's exterior mirrors. It is useful when parking in narrow spaces or when leaving the vehicle parked.

Control for folding the exterior mirrors
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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

138. How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

It has no effect once the vehicle is moving.
It reduces aerodynamic resistance.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.
It always reduces consumption.

As speed increases, aerodynamic resistance generally rises, so the vehicle needs more energy to maintain that speed. Driving smoothly at an appropriate speed can therefore reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Vehicle speed and aerodynamic resistance
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

139. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Rear window demister.
Front windscreen demister.
Air recirculation.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol indicates the rear window demister. It heats the rear window to help clear condensation, mist or frost and improve visibility.

Rear-window demister symbol on the dashboard
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What is the minimum licence category for a Belgian class B moped?

140. What is the minimum licence category for a Belgian class B moped?

Licence A1.
No driving licence is required.
✓ Licence AM.
Licence B.

A Belgian class B moped has a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h. A driving licence AM is normally required from the age of 16. Drivers born before 15 February 1961 are exempt from the AM licence requirement.

Belgian class B moped and category AM driving licence
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

141. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat-belt reminder.
✓ Passenger airbag deactivation.
Central door locking.
Airbag-system fault.

This control allows the front passenger airbag to be deactivated on vehicles equipped with this function. The airbag must be deactivated when a rear-facing child restraint is used on the front passenger seat.

Front passenger airbag deactivation control
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

142. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

Wait until you feel more confident.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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When should you use rear fog lights?

143. When should you use rear fog lights?

When another vehicle is following closely.
When visibility is slightly reduced.
✓ When visibility is seriously reduced by fog or similar conditions.
When driving on high-speed roads at night.

Rear fog lights are very bright and should only be used when visibility is poor enough to require them.

Rear fog lights used in severely reduced visibility
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

144. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.
Switch off the wipers until the windscreen dries.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

145. What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

✓ Reduce speed and select a suitable lower gear.
Rely mainly on continuous braking to control speed.
Accelerate before the descent to maintain momentum.
Select a higher gear to reduce engine resistance.

A lower gear helps control your speed and reduces the amount of continuous braking needed on a long descent.

Vehicle approaching a long, steep descent
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

146. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

A category D bus with a heavy trailer.
✓ A category D1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
Any minibus with any trailer.
A category D1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.

Category D1E covers combinations consisting of a category D1 vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Minibus and trailer covered by category D1E
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

147. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Cruise control.
Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

148. What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

The selected speed increases.
✓ Cruise control is cancelled or temporarily disengaged.
The parking brake is applied.
The accelerator pedal locks in position.

Pressing the brake pedal normally cancels or temporarily disengages cruise control, returning speed control to the driver.

Brake-pedal operation to disengage cruise control
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What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

149. What may happen to the steering when the ignition key is removed?

✓ The steering lock may engage.
The power steering remains fully active.
The steering becomes lighter.
The wheels automatically straighten.

On vehicles fitted with a steering lock, removing the ignition key may allow the steering lock to engage. Never remove the key while the vehicle is moving.

Ignition key and vehicle steering lock
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How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

150. How should a motorcyclist react to grooves or ruts in the road?

Accelerate sharply to cross them quickly.
✓ Reduce speed and keep a relaxed, steady grip.
Make quick steering corrections as the bike moves.
Grip the handlebars as tightly as possible.

Longitudinal grooves or ruts can affect a motorcycle's steering and may make the wheels follow the uneven surface. Reduce speed where necessary, keep a relaxed but steady grip and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering corrections.

Motorcyclist approaching grooves in the road surface
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