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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

401. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.
It can make the motorcycle use more fuel.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.
It can make the brakes overheat.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

402. When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

✓ In fog or snow with visibility below about 100 metres, and during heavy rain.
During every rain shower.
Whenever another vehicle follows closely.
Whenever it is dark.

Rear fog lights must be used in fog or snowfall that reduces visibility below about 100 metres and also during heavy rain. They may not be used in other conditions.

Vehicle using rear fog lights in poor visibility
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

403. What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the junction.
Use the horn so traffic ahead moves forward.
Enter if the traffic light is green.
Enter the junction and wait for traffic to move.

Do not enter a junction if traffic ahead prevents you from clearing it safely. Waiting before the junction helps avoid blocking crossing traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

Queue of traffic blocking a junction
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What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

404. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

Speed up to create more space behind you.
Move toward the centre to discourage them from passing.
Reduce the gap ahead so they cannot move into it.
✓ Stay calm and increase your safety margin ahead.

If someone follows too closely, avoid sudden actions. Keeping more space in front gives you more time to brake gently if needed. If it is safe, allow the tailgating vehicle to pass.

Following vehicle visible close behind
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How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

405. How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

Press it as hard as possible immediately.
Pump the pedal repeatedly.
✓ Apply pressure progressively.
Use the parking brake instead.

For normal braking, apply the brake pedal progressively and smoothly. As the vehicle comes to a stop, easing the pressure slightly can help avoid a sudden jerk.

Progressive brake-pedal pressure for a smooth stop
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

406. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
The brakes will automatically cool while being used.
The engine may automatically slow the vehicle.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

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What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

407. What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

✓ Licence B.
Licence BE.
Licence D1.
Licence C1.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

Car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg
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What must a driver do at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing?

408. What must a driver do at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing?

Give way only to children.
✓ Give way to pedestrians on it or about to step onto it.
Continue unless the pedestrian is halfway across.
Stop only when another vehicle has stopped.

Drivers must approach at a moderate speed and give way to pedestrians who are crossing or are about to enter the crossing.

Pedestrians at a crossing without traffic signals
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What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

409. What should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.
Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Overtake as soon as the road becomes slightly wider.
Overtake even if the vehicle is signalling to turn.

Farm machinery may be wide, slow, or turn unexpectedly. Keep distance and only overtake when you have a clear view and enough space.

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Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

410. Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

To keep the windscreen clear.
To make the brakes respond faster.
To prevent the tyres from slipping.
✓ To see better and be seen by others.

Headlights help you see the road and make your vehicle more visible to other road users in fog, rain, darkness, or poor weather.

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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

411. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

It can apply the parking brake.
It can increase tyre pressure.
✓ It can cause unnecessary clutch wear.
It can lock the steering.

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal can apply slight pressure to the clutch mechanism and cause unnecessary wear. Keep your left foot off the clutch when it is not needed.

Foot position near the clutch pedal
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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

412. Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.
✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.
The trailer always follows the same path as the towing vehicle.
Wider turns decrease tyre wear.

Trailer wheels cut closer to the inside of a turn. Allow enough clearance from kerbs, signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

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Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

413. Rain can reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance.

✓ True.
False.

Wet roads reduce traction, so your vehicle may need more distance to stop safely.

Vehicle travelling on a wet road
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What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Brussels?

414. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in Brussels?

Yellow.
✓ White.

Roads in Brussels normally use a white centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

415. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Open a window and continue driving.
Turn up the radio to stay alert.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

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Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

416. Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

The motorcycle's brakes may become less effective.
✓ The driver may not be able to see the motorcycle.
The motorcycle's indicators may be harder to see.
The motorcycle will use more fuel.

Motorcycles can be difficult to see, particularly when they remain in another vehicle's blind spot. Avoid staying alongside a vehicle where the driver may not see you, and choose a position where you are more likely to be visible.

Motorcycle in another vehicle's blind spot
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What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

417. What should a motorcyclist do before entering a bend?

Accelerate before checking how sharp the bend is.
Move close to the centre of the road.
Look only at the road directly in front of the wheel.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and look through it.

Adjust your speed before entering the bend so you can steer smoothly and remain within a safe position. Look through the bend towards where you want to travel and be prepared for hazards that may be hidden from view.

Motorcyclist approaching a bend
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

418. What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

Connect the leads without checking their polarity.
✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.
Use any battery that physically fits the vehicle.
Ignore battery damage if the terminals look clean.

Incorrect jump-starting can damage electrical systems, cause sparks, or make a battery explode. Connect the leads in the correct order before starting the vehicles, and follow the manufacturer's procedure exactly.

Preparing to jump-start a vehicle battery
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

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

Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.
✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.
Continue slowly until the brakes begin working again.
Switch off the engine immediately while moving.

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.

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What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

420. What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

Swerve around them immediately without checking traffic.
Stop beside the rocks to inspect the road.
Move toward the centre of the road without slowing down.
✓ Slow down and avoid them smoothly when safe.

Loose rocks can damage tyres, affect steering, or block part of the road. Reduce speed and avoid sudden movements. If rocks are actively falling, do not enter or stop in the danger area. Keep a safe distance and, if necessary, wait in a safe place until it is safe to continue.

Fallen rocks on a mountain road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

421. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low coolant level.
✓ Low windscreen washer fluid.
Windscreen demister active.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates that the windscreen washer fluid level is low. Refill the washer-fluid reservoir with suitable fluid when possible.

Low washer-fluid warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do at a railway crossing with warning lights flashing?

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

Continue if you cannot see or hear a train.
Drive around the barrier if the road ahead is clear.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
✓ Stop before the crossing and wait until it is safe to proceed.

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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What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

423. What is the main risk when following a vehicle with limited rear visibility?

✓ The driver may not see you clearly.
The vehicle has priority when changing lanes.
The vehicle must always travel more slowly.
The driver cannot use the side mirrors.

Vans, trucks, and vehicles with blocked rear windows may have limited visibility. Keep extra distance and avoid sitting in blind spots.

Vehicle with limited rearward visibility
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You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

424. You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

False.
✓ True.

Distractions reduce awareness and reaction time, making driving more dangerous.

Driver keeping attention on the road ahead
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

425. What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

✓ Slow down smoothly and warn traffic behind if needed.
Move onto the shoulder and continue driving.
Brake suddenly as soon as you notice slower traffic.
Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.

When traffic slows suddenly, reduce speed smoothly, keep a safe distance, and use hazard lights if needed to warn following traffic.

Motorway traffic slowing ahead
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What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

426. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

Stop immediately wherever you are.
Move aside without checking surrounding traffic.
✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Ignore it if there is not enough room to pass.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

427. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low washer fluid.
Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. If it illuminates while driving, stop safely and allow the engine to cool before investigating the cause.

Engine-temperature warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

428. Which pedal is used to slow down or stop the vehicle?

The footrest.
The accelerator pedal.
✓ The brake pedal.
The clutch pedal.

The brake pedal is used to reduce the vehicle's speed or bring it to a stop. In a manual vehicle, it is the middle pedal.

Brake pedal in the driver's footwell
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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

429. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To make the headlights brighter.
To improve engine cooling.
To prevent windscreen damage.
✓ To see the road clearly.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

430. What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.
Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.
Cover the equipment to contain the heat.
Continue charging at a lower power setting.

Unusual heat, a burning smell, smoke, sparks, or repeated charging faults can indicate an electrical problem. Stop using the charging equipment if it is safe to do so, keep clear of anything damaged or overheating, and report the fault or seek appropriate assistance.

Faulty electric-vehicle charging equipment
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What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

431. What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

Continue if the barriers are not fully closed.
Stop only when the barriers are fully lowered.
✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.

Never enter a railway crossing when barriers are closing or warning signals are active. Stop and wait until it is safe.

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

432. What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

You may stop watching the road when they are active.
You only need to intervene when a warning appears.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.

Driver-assistance systems can help with tasks such as maintaining speed, monitoring lanes, or warning about hazards, but they do not replace the driver. Stay attentive, monitor the road and traffic, and be ready to take control whenever necessary.

Driver monitoring the road while using driver assistance
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What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

433. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

To allow pedestrians to cross without checking traffic.
✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.
To separate pedestrians from cyclists along the road.
To give pedestrians priority throughout the whole street.

Pedestrian crossings provide a designated place where people can safely cross the road.

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

434. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
Front fog lights.
Rear fog lights.
✓ Dipped headlights.

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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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

435. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.
✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Brussels?

436. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Brussels?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Brussels are required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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What should you check before towing a trailer?

437. What should you check before towing a trailer?

Check the lights after you have started driving.
✓ The coupling, safety connections, lights, tyres, and load.
Check only that the trailer is securely coupled.
Secure the load only if it is heavy.

The trailer must be correctly connected and roadworthy. Its lights, tyres, safety connections, and load should all be checked.

Checking a trailer before towing
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What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

438. What should you do if the windscreen becomes damaged while driving?

Remove loose glass while the vehicle is moving.
Continue driving if you can still see part of the road.
✓ Reduce speed and stop safely if your view is affected.
Rely on the mirrors instead of the windscreen.

Severe damage can obstruct your view and weaken the glass. Do not continue if you cannot see the road clearly.

Damaged windscreen affecting the driver's view
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Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

439. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

It applies the parking brake.
It increases engine braking.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It automatically selects a lower gear.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

440. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
To reduce wear on the vehicle suspension.
To reduce exhaust gases near construction sites.
You should not reduce speed near roadworks.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

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

✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To make the journey feel shorter.
To improve fuel quality.
To allow the engine to cool down.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

442. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Adaptive cruise control.
✓ Speed limiter.
Electronic stability control.
Cruise control.

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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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

443. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The engine could become difficult to restart.
The grass could block the vehicle's ventilation system.
The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

444. Why should you avoid stopping in a blind spot of a large vehicle?

The driver can always see you in the mirrors.
Blind spots only matter when a vehicle is reversing.
Stopping beside a large vehicle makes you easier to see.
✓ The driver may not be able to see you.

Large vehicles have bigger blind spots. If you stop where the driver cannot see you, you may be at risk when the vehicle moves or turns.

Vehicle positioned in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

445. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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Who should always wear a seat belt?

446. Who should always wear a seat belt?

✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only children and young passengers.
Only the driver.
Only people in the front seats.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

447. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

✓ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Stop only after entering the junction.
Proceed if the vehicle ahead has already stopped.
Slow down and stop only if traffic is approaching.

A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop at the required position. Check carefully for other road users and proceed only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching a stop sign
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

448. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
Hold it in the turned position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

449. How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

Where it is easiest to reach while driving.
✓ Securely, within load limits, without blocking visibility or lights.
Anywhere, as long as the vehicle is not overloaded.
Loosely in the passenger area for short journeys.

Unsecured or overloaded cargo can affect steering and braking, injure occupants during sudden stops, or fall into the road. It must not obstruct the driver's view or vehicle lights.

Luggage and cargo carried in a vehicle
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Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

450. Which licence category is mainly associated with buses?

Licence B.
✓ Licence D.
Licence AM.
Licence C.

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

Bus and category D driving licence
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