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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
At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence AM?

351. At what age can you obtain a Belgian driving licence AM?

18 years.
✓ 16 years.
15 years.
20 years.

Driving licence AM may be obtained from the age of 16 in Belgium.

Minimum age for a Belgian category AM driving licence
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

352. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

Any category C vehicle with a heavy trailer.
A C1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg only.
✓ A C1 vehicle with a heavy trailer, up to 12,000 kg combined.
Any combination weighing more than 12,000 kg.

Category C1E covers a category C1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg, provided the combination does not exceed 12,000 kg. It can also cover certain category B vehicles towing trailers over 3,500 kg, again with a combined maximum authorised mass not exceeding 12,000 kg.

Goods vehicle and trailer covered by category C1E
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What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

353. What should you do with a helmet that has taken a significant impact in a collision?

Use it again after tightening the straps.
✓ Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's replacement guidance.
Keep using it if there are no visible cracks.
Replace only the outer shell if it is scratched.

A helmet can be damaged internally by a significant impact even when no damage is visible from the outside. Stop using the helmet and follow the manufacturer's guidance, which will commonly require replacement after a significant impact.

Helmet inspection after a significant impact
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What should a designated driver do?

354. What should a designated driver do?

Stop drinking shortly before driving.
Drink only low-alcohol drinks.
Do not carry passengers who have been drinking.
✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.

A designated driver should remain sober so they can drive safely and respond properly to traffic conditions.

Alcohol-free designated driver for a journey
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What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

355. What should you do before releasing the parking brake on a slope?

Press the accelerator fully.
Select neutral and release all pedals.
Turn the steering wheel fully.
✓ Make sure the vehicle is securely controlled before releasing it.

Before releasing the parking brake on a slope, make sure the vehicle cannot roll unexpectedly. Use the service brake or, when moving off in a manual vehicle, establish the clutch biting point and sufficient power before releasing the parking brake.

Preparing to release the parking brake on a slope
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

356. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
Seat ventilation.
✓ Seat heating.
Heated steering wheel.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

357. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.
Roadworks switch off anti-lock braking.
Temporary surfaces make the brakes colder.
Temporary roads always slope downhill.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

358. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

By opening the windows automatically.
By increasing air recirculation.
By heating the rear window directly.
✓ By removing moisture from the air.

Using the air conditioning can help demist the windows because it removes moisture from the cabin air. Directing this drier air towards the windscreen can clear condensation more quickly.

Air-conditioning controls used to demist the windscreen
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

359. What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

Brake firmly before returning to the road.
Accelerate slightly before steering back onto the road.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.
Steer back onto the road as quickly as possible.

If you drift onto the shoulder, avoid sudden steering or braking. Slow gently and return to the road smoothly when it is safe.

Vehicle drifting towards the road shoulder
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What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Brussels?

360. What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Brussels?

50 km/h.
✓ 30 km/h.
Other speed limit.
40 km/h.

The general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Brussels is 30 km/h, unless signs or road-specific rules indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars in built-up areas
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Where may you park inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

361. Where may you park inside a Belgian residential zone or shared-space zone?

Only on the pavement.
Directly outside any house.
Along either side without restrictions.
✓ Only in marked parking places or where a sign permits parking.

Parking is prohibited inside a woonerf or erf except in designated parking places or where a traffic sign expressly allows it.

Parking spaces in a residential or shared-space zone
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

362. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

✓ False.
True.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

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What should you do when a school-transport vehicle uses all its indicators?

363. What should you do when a school-transport vehicle uses all its indicators?

✓ Reduce speed considerably and stop if necessary.
Continue at the same speed.
Overtake it immediately.
Drive between the vehicle and the pavement.

When a marked school-transport vehicle uses all its direction indicators to show that children are entering or leaving, approaching drivers must be especially careful, reduce speed considerably, and stop if necessary.

School-transport vehicle with all direction indicators flashing
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What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

364. What should you do if a red warning light appears with an unusual noise?

Continue slowly if the vehicle still responds normally.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Wait until the next service to have it checked.
Ignore the noise if the warning light later goes out.

A red warning combined with an unusual noise may indicate a serious fault. Continuing could cause damage or loss of control.

Red dashboard warning requiring the driver's attention
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

365. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To apply the service brakes.
To unlock the steering.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To select reverse gear.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

366. Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

It means routine checks between services are unnecessary.
✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.
It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
It allows vehicle problems to be ignored until the next service.

Scheduled servicing helps ensure that brakes, tyres, fluids, filters, steering, suspension, and other important systems are checked and maintained before faults become more serious.

Vehicle maintenance following a servicing schedule
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What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

367. What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

Check only the lane nearest to you.
Assume traffic in the other lanes will also stop.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
Cross immediately once the driver waves you through.

One driver may stop, but other vehicles may still be moving. Always check all lanes before crossing.

Driver waving a pedestrian across the road
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Brussels?

368. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Brussels?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Brussels are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

369. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

Motorcycles of any power.
Mopeds up to 45 km/h only.
Motorcycles above 70 kW.
✓ 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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How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

370. How far behind a broken-down vehicle should the warning triangle normally be placed?

At least 20 metres on every road.
At least 5 metres on every road.
✓ At least 30 metres on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres on motorways.
Only directly beside the vehicle.

The warning triangle should normally be placed at least 30 metres away on ordinary roads and at least 100 metres away on motorways.

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How should you brake on a slippery road?

371. How should you brake on a slippery road?

Brake harder than usual to shorten the stopping distance.
✓ Brake gently and progressively.
Steer sharply while braking to avoid slippery areas.
Use the parking brake to help slow the vehicle.

Sudden braking can cause the wheels to lose grip. Smooth, progressive braking reduces the risk of skidding.

Braking on a slippery road surface
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

372. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

Drive until the fuel warning light comes on.
Add the correct fuel and continue driving.
Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

373. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Mirror adjustment.
✓ Child safety lock.
Window lock.

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

374. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-pad wear warning.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

375. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Yes, if the passengers remain seated on the floor.
Only when the trailer has high sides.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.

An ordinary goods trailer is not designed to carry passengers and normally has no suitable seats or restraint systems. Passengers should travel in seating positions designed and approved for carrying people. Special passenger-carrying trailers may be subject to different local rules.

Ordinary goods trailer and passenger safety
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

376. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.
Release both brakes before stopping.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

Motorcyclist making an emergency stop
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

377. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

Brake firmly before the tyres begin to slide.
Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.
✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

Vehicle on a loose gravel road
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

378. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.
✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

379. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

Replace only the seat cover.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
Repair damaged parts yourself.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

380. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

Speed limits change automatically at dawn and dusk.
Road signs are harder for animals to recognise.
Wild animals avoid roads during the rest of the day.
✓ Many animals are more active at these times.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

381. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
Automatic brake hold.
✓ Electronic parking brake.
Parking assistance.

This control operates the electronic parking brake. Pulling or pressing the switch applies or releases the parking brake, depending on the vehicle.

Electronic parking-brake switch and symbol
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Which Belgian moped class is limited to a maximum design speed of 25 km/h?

382. Which Belgian moped class is limited to a maximum design speed of 25 km/h?

Class B.
✓ Class A.

A Belgian class A moped has a maximum design speed of no more than 25 km/h. It may be ridden from the age of 16 without a driving licence.

Belgian class A moped limited to 25 km/h
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Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

383. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.
Steering works less effectively above water.
Bridge lighting makes it harder to judge speed.
Vehicles require more engine power on bridges.

Bridges are often open and exposed, allowing strong winds to affect vehicles more suddenly.

Exposed bridge in strong wind
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

384. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

Treat the junction as if you have priority.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

385. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
✓ Cruise control.
Speed limiter.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol indicates the cruise-control system. Cruise control can maintain a selected vehicle speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The exact indicator behaviour can vary between vehicles.

Cruise-control indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

386. Where is a Belgian provisional driving licence valid?

In Belgium and neighbouring countries.
Anywhere that accepts a Belgian driving licence.
Throughout the Benelux.
✓ Only in Belgium.

Belgian provisional driving licences M36, M18 and M12 are valid only in Belgium. They cannot be used for learner driving abroad.

Belgian territorial limits for provisional driving licences
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

387. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

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

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

388. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water prevents the power supply from switching off.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.
Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

389. Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

Blind spots matter only when a vehicle is reversing.
✓ The driver may not be able to see them.
Large vehicles always have priority when turning.
The driver can always hear a cyclist beside the vehicle.

Buses and trucks have large areas where the driver cannot see cyclists, especially beside the vehicle and near turns.

Cyclist in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

390. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Window lock.
Bonnet release.
✓ Boot or tailgate release.
Fuel-filler flap release.

This symbol indicates the boot or tailgate release. Operating the control unlocks or opens the luggage compartment, depending on the vehicle.

Boot or tailgate release control
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

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

Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
✓ Do not drive.
Drive only on familiar roads.
Drink coffee before driving.

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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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

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

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

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

393. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Windscreen washer.
Rear window demister.
Air recirculation.

This symbol relates to the windscreen wipers. The control allows the driver to select an appropriate wiping mode or speed for the amount of rain and visibility conditions.

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

394. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Use only the front brake.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.

During normal braking, use both the front and rear brakes smoothly and progressively. The front brake normally provides much of the braking force, while the rear brake also helps slow and stabilise the motorcycle. Sudden or poorly balanced braking can reduce stability or cause a wheel to lose grip.

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

395. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Interior lighting.
Dipped headlights.
Hazard warning lights.
Instrument-panel brightness.

This control operates the vehicle's interior lighting. Depending on the vehicle, the lights can be switched on manually or set to illuminate automatically when a door is opened.

Control for the vehicle's interior lighting
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

396. You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

✓ False.
True.

An amber light means you should stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through the junction with caution.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

397. What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

Only whether the main roads have been cleared.
Only whether you have enough fuel or charge.
Nothing extra if the vehicle has winter tyres.
✓ The weather, road conditions, tyres, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.

Check whether the journey is necessary and prepare for delays or changing conditions. Suitable tyres, sufficient fuel or charge, warm clothing, and basic emergency supplies may be important.

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

398. What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

Only the tyres and chain.
The lights, but not the steering or brakes.
✓ The brakes, tyres, lights, and steering.
Nothing if the bicycle worked properly yesterday.

A basic safety check can reveal problems with the brakes, tyres, lights, or steering before they cause an accident.

Checking a bicycle before a journey
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What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

399. What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

The headlights may switch off.
The parking brake may engage.
The steering may lock.
✓ The engine may stall.

Releasing the clutch pedal too quickly when moving off can cause the engine to stall. Release the clutch smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively.

Clutch release and engine stalling when moving off
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

400. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

Use your horn to warn road workers that you are approaching.
Maintain normal speed if your lane remains open.
✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.
Ignore temporary signs if permanent signs are still visible.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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