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True/false 17 Flanders 88 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 719
How should you use the brake pedal during emergency braking in a vehicle with ABS?

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

Use the parking brake instead.
✓ Press it firmly and keep it pressed.
Pump it rapidly.
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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What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

452. What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence C.
✓ Licence CE.
Licence BE.
Licence C1E.

Category C permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category C vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer above 750 kg requires category CE.

Category C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg
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Why should a front passenger keep their feet off the dashboard?

453. Why should a front passenger keep their feet off the dashboard?

It can prevent the passenger airbag from deploying.
It can make the front seat slide forwards during braking.
It can interfere with the rear-view mirror.
✓ It can greatly increase the risk of injury if the airbag deploys.

A front airbag deploys very quickly and with considerable force. If a passenger has their feet or legs on the dashboard, airbag deployment can force their legs backwards and greatly increase the risk of serious injury. Passengers should sit normally with their feet in the footwell and wear their seat belts correctly. The driver should make sure everyone is seated and restrained safely before setting off.

Passenger resting their feet on the dashboard
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Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

454. Why should you use headlights in poor visibility?

To keep the windscreen clear.
✓ To see better and be seen by others.
To prevent the tyres from slipping.
To reduce fuel consumption.

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

Vehicle using headlights in reduced visibility
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Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

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

✓ You may lose control or collide with another road user.
Small animals usually move away before you reach them.
Swerving increases the vehicle's stopping distance.
Small animals have fast reaction times.

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 should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

456. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

The road surface becoming more slippery.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The steering becoming heavier.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

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

Use any battery that physically fits the vehicle.
✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.
Start both vehicles before connecting the leads.
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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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

458. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

True.
✓ False.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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May you enter a pedestrian crossing when traffic ahead is blocked?

459. May you enter a pedestrian crossing when traffic ahead is blocked?

Yes, provided your hazard lights are on.
Only during rush hour.
✓ No, if you are likely to stop on the crossing.
Only if the vehicle ahead moves slightly.

You must not enter a pedestrian crossing when congestion would probably force you to stop on it.

Queued traffic beyond a pedestrian crossing
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Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

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

Turning makes your vehicle take longer to accelerate.
Turning gives you priority over approaching traffic.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
Oncoming vehicles need more distance to change lanes.

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 a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

461. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

Leave it flashing until the next turn.
Press the horn.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

462. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

Straight roads in dry weather.
Roads with freshly painted road markings.
✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.
Roads with loose chippings.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

463. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

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

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

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

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

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 should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

465. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

Apply it only on a slope.
Leave it partly applied.
✓ Apply it securely.
Release it completely.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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Why should you leave extra space when passing cyclists in strong winds?

466. 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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What is aquaplaning?

467. What is aquaplaning?

When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
When water enters the engine and causes it to stop.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.

Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing a loss of grip and control. The risk increases at higher speeds.

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

468. What should you do when approaching a narrow road with oncoming traffic?

✓ Slow down and give space when needed.
Continue first if you entered the narrow section earlier.
Maintain your speed if there appears to be enough room.
Move closer to the road edge without reducing speed.

On narrow roads, reduce speed and be prepared to stop or use a suitable passing place. Leave enough space for the oncoming vehicle and avoid forcing either vehicle into an unsafe position.

Oncoming vehicles approaching a narrow stretch of road
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

469. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

On the driver's lap if they remain calm.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Beside an open window so they can see outside.
Loose on the front passenger seat.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

470. Which licence category is mainly associated with motorcycles?

✓ Licence A.
Licence AM.
Licence B.
Licence C.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Motorcycle and category A driving licence
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What should you do if traffic suddenly slows on a motorway?

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

Maintain speed until the vehicle ahead brakes.
Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Move onto the shoulder and continue driving.
✓ Slow down smoothly and warn traffic behind if needed.

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 does Code 01.01 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

472. What does Code 01.01 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

✓ Glasses are required.
A hearing aid is required.
Driving is restricted to daylight.
Contact lenses are required.

Code 01.01 means that the driver must wear glasses when driving the relevant vehicle category.

Code 01.01 requirement to wear glasses while driving
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Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

473. Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

To confirm other drivers have seen your indicator.
To make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly.
✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.
To judge the speed of traffic approaching from behind.

Mirrors do not show every area around your vehicle. A blind-spot check can reveal cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, or vehicles before you move off.

Driver checking a blind spot before moving off
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How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

474. How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

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

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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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

475. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

Look behind only after starting the turn.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

476. Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

True.
✓ False.

Speed limits apply at all times unless a different limit is clearly indicated.

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

477. What should you expect when leaving a sheltered area during strong winds?

Your steering may become lighter.
The road surface may suddenly become more slippery.
✓ A sudden gust may affect your vehicle.
Higher speed limits.

Buildings, trees, and other obstacles can block wind. When you leave shelter, a sudden gust may push your vehicle.

Vehicle leaving a sheltered stretch of road
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Flanders?

478. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Flanders?

✓ 0.5 g/L.
0.8 g/L.
0.2 g/L.
0.0 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Flanders is 0.5 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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Which language is commonly used on text-based road signs in Flanders?

479. Which language is commonly used on text-based road signs in Flanders?

French.
✓ Dutch.
German.
English.

Text-based road signs in Flanders commonly use Dutch.

Road signs with Dutch wording
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

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

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

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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What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

481. What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

✓ Return to the normal driving lane when it is safe.
Move back immediately in front of the vehicle you passed.
Remain in the overtaking lane until another vehicle approaches.
Stay beside the vehicle until there is another reason to change lanes.

After overtaking, return to the normal driving lane when you have passed the other vehicle by a safe distance. Check your mirrors, signal when appropriate, and avoid moving back too soon.

Vehicle returning to its lane after overtaking
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What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

482. What is a danger of driving a petrol or diesel vehicle with the boot or tailgate open?

✓ Exhaust fumes can be drawn into the passenger compartment.
The rear window demister may stop working.
The fuel gauge may become inaccurate.
The boot warning light may remain on.

Driving with the boot or tailgate open can allow exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may be difficult to detect. Keep the luggage compartment properly closed while driving whenever possible.

Open vehicle tailgate and exhaust-fume risk
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What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

483. What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

Walk behind it if it is reversing slowly.
Cross behind it once the driver looks forward.
✓ Stay clear and make sure the driver can see you.
Rely on the reversing sensors to make it stop.

Reversing vehicles have blind spots. Stay away from the vehicle and make sure the driver can see you.

Pedestrian near a reversing vehicle
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

484. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.
Increase speed so the vehicle is less affected by gusts.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

485. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.
Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.
Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
Increase speed to get through the glare more quickly.

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

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

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

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 licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

487. What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

Licence B.
✓ Licence BE.
Licence B with Code 96.
Licence C1.

Category BE covers a category B towing vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer having a maximum authorised mass of up to 3,500 kg. Category B with Code 96 is limited to combinations with a maximum authorised mass of up to 4,250 kg.

Car and trailer combination for category BE
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You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

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

✓ True.
False.

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 with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

489. What should you do with the clutch when bringing a manual vehicle to a stop?

Keep it released until after the vehicle stops.
Pump it repeatedly while braking.
✓ Press it before the engine begins to stall.
Press it before using the brake pedal.

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake normally and press the clutch pedal before the engine speed becomes too low and the engine stalls. Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily early, as this reduces engine braking.

Clutch-pedal operation when stopping a manual vehicle
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Why is adequate tyre tread important?

490. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

It increases the amount of power from the engine.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.
It makes wheel alignment unnecessary.
It prevents tyres from losing air pressure.

Tyre tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and aquaplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tyre
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Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

491. Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

It increases tyre pressure.
It makes your headlights less effective.
It causes the vehicle ahead to use more fuel.
✓ You may not have enough time to stop.

Driving too close, or tailgating, reduces the time and space available to react and increases the risk of a rear-end collision. Use defensive driving and keep a safe following distance.

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What is Belgian driving licence category G intended for?

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

Any heavy vehicle used outside built-up areas.
All vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kg.
Construction machinery used on public roads.
✓ Agricultural and forestry tractors and machinery.

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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What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

493. What should you do when the road is covered with snow or ice?

Brake firmly in bends to keep control.
Follow other vehicles closely in their tyre tracks.
Use quick steering movements if the vehicle starts to slide.
✓ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and drive gently.

Snow and ice greatly reduce tyre grip. Lower speed, extra distance, and gentle steering, braking, and acceleration help maintain control.

Vehicle travelling on a snow-covered road
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How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Flanders?

494. How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Flanders?

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

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

Hands-free phone use inside a vehicle
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

495. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

False.
✓ True.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

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How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

496. How can alcohol affect your driving ability?

✓ It can reduce judgement, coordination, and reaction speed.
It improves your ability to judge distance.
It makes your reactions faster.
It improves your vision in poor light.

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 a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

497. What should you do when a bus signals that it is leaving a stop inside a built-up area?

Sound the horn and continue.
Drive onto the pavement.
Allow it to leave only when the road is empty.
✓ Slow down and allow the bus to leave, stopping if necessary.

Inside built-up areas, a driver travelling in the same direction must allow a bus to leave its stop when the bus driver signals this intention.

Bus signalling to leave a stop in a built-up area
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

498. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
Hazard warning lights.
✓ Interior lighting.
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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Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

499. Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

The road surface is usually more slippery near bus stops.
✓ Passengers may step out or cross near the bus.
Vehicles beside a bus must always stop and wait.
Bus stops usually have a lower speed limit.

Stopped buses can hide pedestrians, and passengers may cross unexpectedly. Slow down and be ready to react.

Vehicle passing a bus at a stop
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What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

500. What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

Increase the tyre pressure and continue driving.
✓ Stop using the tyre and arrange professional inspection or replacement.
Move the damaged tyre to another wheel position.
Drive slowly until the next scheduled service.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tyre may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tyre requiring inspection
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