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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Wallonia
True/false 17 Wallonia 88 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 719
What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

501. What should you check before starting a motorcycle journey?

Only the tyres if the journey is long.
Only the brakes and lights.
Nothing if the motorcycle was recently serviced.
✓ Tyres, brakes, lights, steering, and controls.

Before riding, carry out a basic safety check. Check the tyres, brakes, lights, steering and controls, and inspect the drive chain, belt or other drive components where applicable. Finding a problem before setting off can prevent a breakdown or loss of control.

Checking a motorcycle before a journey
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

502. What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

Apply or release the parking brake.
Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
Change the transmission gear.
✓ Increase or decrease the selected cruising speed.

When cruise control is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected cruising speed. The amount of each adjustment can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the cruising speed
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

503. 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.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.
Use the demister instead of the washers.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.

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 a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

504. What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

Ride as close to the edge of the road as possible.
✓ Reduce speed and be prepared for sudden gusts.
Make sudden steering movements whenever the wind changes.
Accelerate to get through the windy area quickly.

Strong crosswinds can push a motorcycle sideways and sudden gusts can affect its stability. Reduce speed, keep a steady grip on the handlebars and allow extra space, especially on exposed roads, bridges, or when passing gaps and large vehicles.

Motorcyclist riding in strong crosswinds
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

505. 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.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

506. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

To reduce wear on the engine.
To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To increase the available luggage space.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

507. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
Cruise control.
Headlight flash.
✓ Horn.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Wallonia?

508. What word is commonly shown on STOP signs in Wallonia?

ALTO.
✓ STOP.
PARE.
DUR.

In Wallonia, STOP signs commonly display the word STOP.

Different wording used on stop signs
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

509. What is the purpose of cruise control?

To steer the vehicle automatically.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.
✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.
To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

510. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Electronic stability control.
Differential lock.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

511. What should you do before using a pedestrian crossing?

Cross as soon as the nearest vehicle starts slowing down.
✓ Make sure it is safe to cross.
Check only the lane nearest to you before crossing.
Cross once a driver makes eye contact with you.

Even at a pedestrian crossing, make sure approaching drivers have seen you and are able to stop before you cross.

Pedestrian checking traffic before using a crossing
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When should you switch off your fog lights?

512. When should you switch off your fog lights?

When you enter a built-up area.
✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.
Whenever you stop at a traffic light.
Never, because they always improve visibility.

Fog lights can dazzle other road users when visibility is normal, so switch them off when conditions improve.

Fog-light control as visibility improves
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

513. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
✓ Service or maintenance required.
Engine-management warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

514. What should you do if the charging-system warning light comes on?

✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.
Switch on more electrical systems to test the battery.

The alternator or charging system may have failed. The vehicle may stop once the remaining battery charge is exhausted.

Charging-system warning illuminated on the dashboard
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

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

True.
✓ False.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

516. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Windscreen wiper.
✓ Rear window wiper.
Front windscreen demister.

This symbol controls the rear window wiper. Depending on the vehicle, the same control may also operate the rear-window washer.

Rear-window wiper control and symbol
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

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

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

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 should you do if you approach slow-moving farm machinery?

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

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
Use your horn so the driver moves aside.
Overtake even if the vehicle is signalling to turn.
✓ Keep a safe distance and overtake only when safe.

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

Vehicle approaching slow-moving farm machinery
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

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

✓ R (Reverse).
P (Park).
D (Drive).
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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What does a green traffic light mean?

520. What does a green traffic light mean?

✓ You may proceed if it is safe.
You have priority over all other road users.
You must proceed as soon as the light turns green.
You may turn in any direction without checking the signs.

A green light allows you to continue, but you must still watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.

Green traffic light at a junction
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

521. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
Winter tyres are fitted.
The windscreen is frozen.
Engine coolant is too cold.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

522. Which vehicles are covered by driving licence C1?

Goods vehicles over 7,500 kg only.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
✓ Non-bus vehicles over 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.
Vehicles up to 3,500 kg only.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than buses, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg. They may carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver and may tow a trailer up to 750 kg.

Goods vehicle covered by category C1
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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

523. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.
✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Maintain your speed unless another vehicle blocks your path.
Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

Vehicle approaching a roundabout
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

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

It guarantees that no faults will develop between services.
It allows vehicle problems to be ignored until the next service.
It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.

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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Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Wallonia?

525. Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Wallonia?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Wallonia are generally not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving.

Driver using a handheld phone
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

526. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Brake-system warning.
Brake-pad wear warning.
Parking brake applied.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What is black ice?

527. What is black ice?

✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.
A dark patch of wet asphalt.
Snow mixed with road dirt.
Ice that forms only during darkness.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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How should you check the engine oil level?

528. How should you check the engine oil level?

Use the coolant reservoir to measure the oil level.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.
Fill the engine until oil reaches the filler opening.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level
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At what age can you obtain a Belgian provisional licence M36?

529. At what age can you obtain a Belgian provisional licence M36?

16 years.
✓ 17 years.
21 years.
20 years.

A Belgian provisional driving licence M36 may be obtained from the age of 17. The learner must drive with an authorised guide.

Minimum age for a Belgian M36 provisional driving licence
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What should you do if strong winds push your vehicle sideways?

530. What should you do if strong winds push your vehicle sideways?

Turn sharply against the direction of the wind.
✓ Keep calm and steer smoothly to maintain your lane.
Accelerate to make the vehicle more stable.
Brake hard immediately to stop the vehicle moving sideways.

Strong winds can push your vehicle off course, especially at higher speeds. Reduce speed and use smooth steering to stay in control.

Crosswind affecting a vehicle's road position
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

531. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.
Engine-temperature warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates the diesel glow-plug preheating system. In a diesel vehicle, wait for the light to go out before starting the engine when required. If it remains illuminated or flashes while driving, it may indicate a fault.

Diesel glow-plug preheating symbol on the dashboard
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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

532. Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
Plain water always cleans the windscreen just as well.

A clear windscreen is essential for safe observation. Suitable washer fluid helps clean the glass and may provide protection against freezing in cold conditions.

Windscreen washer-fluid reservoir in a vehicle
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Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

533. Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

✓ It can reduce how effectively the seat belt restrains you.
It can cause the seat belt to lock during normal driving.
It can prevent the head restraint from being adjusted.
It can make the airbag deploy earlier.

An excessively reclined seat can affect how the seat belt fits and restrains your body and may increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a collision. Sit in a reasonably upright position so the lap belt stays low across the hips and the shoulder belt lies correctly across the chest.

Vehicle seat with an excessively reclined backrest
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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

534. Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

Licence A.
Licence C.
Licence D.
✓ There is no single harmonised EU category.

There is no single harmonised EU driving licence category for agricultural or forestry tractors. The required licence depends on national rules. For example, Belgium uses category G, the Netherlands category T, and Germany categories L and T.

Tractor and agricultural driving licence categories
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What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

535. What should you do if a motorcycle helmet visor is badly scratched?

✓ Replace it before riding.
Cover the scratches with clear tape.
Use it only during daylight.
Keep using it if the weather is dry.

A badly scratched or damaged visor can reduce or distort your view, especially in bright sunlight or at night. Replace a visor that no longer provides a clear, safe view and follow the helmet manufacturer's instructions.

Scratched visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What colour is a stop sign usually?

536. What colour is a stop sign usually?

White.
Blue.
✓ Red.
Yellow.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

537. Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

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

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Truck and category C driving licence
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

538. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

Automatic parking-brake operation.
Higher tyre pressure.
A shorter steering ratio.
✓ Greater engine braking.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

539. What does Code 96 allow with a category B licence?

A goods vehicle weighing up to 7,500 kg.
✓ A trailer over 750 kg with a combination over 3,500 and up to 4,250 kg.
A combination weighing more than 4,250 kg.
A trailer weighing more than 3,500 kg.

Code 96 allows a category B vehicle to tow a trailer over 750 kg when the combined maximum authorised mass exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 4,250 kg. Code 96 is not a separate driving licence category.

Car and trailer combination for category B with Code 96
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Are headlights required during the day in Wallonia?

540. Are headlights required during the day in Wallonia?

✓ No.
Yes.

Drivers in Wallonia are not generally required to use headlights during normal daytime conditions.

Vehicle headlights used during daylight
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

541. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the main beam headlights are switched on. Main beam illuminates the road farther ahead but can dazzle other road users, so it should be changed to dipped headlights when necessary.

Main-beam headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

542. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

Press the accelerator harder before braking.
Use only the parking brake while driving.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

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

✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To make blind spots disappear completely.
To improve the grip of the tyres.
To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.

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

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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Must cars carry equipment for dealing with a puncture in Wallonia?

544. Must cars carry equipment for dealing with a puncture in Wallonia?

Yes.
✓ No.

Cars in Wallonia are not generally required to carry a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.

Vehicle equipment for dealing with a puncture
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What should you do if EV charging equipment becomes unusually hot or smells burnt?

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

Keep charging until the vehicle reaches full charge.
Cover the equipment to contain the heat.
Pour water over the equipment to cool it.
✓ Stop the charging session, keep clear, and report the fault.

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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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Wallonia?

546. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Wallonia?

✓ Yes.
No.

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

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

547. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.
Move into another lane to create more space.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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What should you do before driving down a long, steep hill?

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

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

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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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

549. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

On a slight slope if the parking brake is applied.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

550. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

It locks the steering.
It increases tyre pressure.
It applies the parking brake.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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