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QuizTraffic rulesWallonia

Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Wallonia.

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True/false 17 Wallonia 87 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 65 Show all 718
When should you fasten your seat belt?

701. When should you fasten your seat belt?

After joining traffic.
Only when traffic is heavy.
✓ Before the vehicle starts moving.
Only when driving at high speed.

Fasten your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving and keep it fastened throughout the journey. Make sure your passengers are also safely seated and properly restrained.

Fastening a seat belt before setting off
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What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

702. What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

Selects accessory power.
✓ Switches off the engine and ignition systems.
Releases the parking brake.
Operates the starter motor.

Turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF switches off the engine and ignition systems. The key can then normally be moved to the LOCK position and removed.

OFF position on a traditional ignition switch
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What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

703. What should you do when a traffic light turns red?

Continue if the junction appears clear.
✓ Stop and wait until you may proceed.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
Cross the stop line before stopping.

A red traffic light means you must stop before the stop line, pedestrian crossing, or intersection unless a sign or signal indicates otherwise.

Red traffic light at a junction
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

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

Repair damaged parts yourself.
Replace only the seat cover.
Use it normally after tightening the straps.
✓ 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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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence C1E?

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

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

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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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

706. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

Speed limits always decrease near hill crests.
Vehicles ahead always have priority on hills.
✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Wallonia?

707. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Wallonia?

✓ 0.5 g/L.
0.8 g/L.
0.0 g/L.
0.2 g/L.

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

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

708. Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

It increases tyre grip on steep roads.
It reduces engine braking to save fuel.
✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.
It allows the vehicle to coast more freely.

Engine braking helps prevent the vehicle from gaining too much speed and reduces strain on the brakes.

Lower-gear selection for a downhill road
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How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

709. How can the parking brake help when moving off uphill?

It increases engine power.
✓ It can prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
It releases the clutch.
It selects a lower gear automatically.

When moving off uphill, the parking brake can hold the vehicle stationary while you prepare to move. Release it smoothly once the clutch reaches the biting point and sufficient power is applied.

Parking-brake control during an uphill start
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What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

710. What should you do if spray from other vehicles makes it hard to see?

Use main beam so the spray is easier to see through.
✓ Slow down and increase following distance.
Change lanes immediately to find a clearer view.
Speed up to move out of the spray more quickly.

Spray can seriously reduce visibility. Slowing down and increasing your distance gives you more time and a clearer view.

Road spray from a vehicle ahead
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

711. What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
Wear the belt loosely to reduce strain on it.
Use it normally if the buckle still locks.
Twist the damaged section so it cannot tear further.

A damaged seat belt may not provide proper protection in a collision. Frayed webbing, damaged buckles, faulty retractors, or other defects should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced before the seat belt is relied upon.

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

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

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

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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Why should the windscreen washer reservoir contain suitable washer fluid?

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

Washer fluid is needed only in freezing weather.
Any household cleaning product can be used instead.
The reservoir needs fluid only when the windscreen is visibly dirty.
✓ It helps remove dirt, salt, insects, and spray from the windscreen.

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 check blind spots before moving off?

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

To check whether the road ahead is clear.
To judge the speed of traffic approaching from behind.
To confirm other drivers have seen your indicator.
✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.

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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Which side do people drive on in Wallonia?

715. Which side do people drive on in Wallonia?

Left-hand side.
✓ Right-hand side.

Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road in Wallonia.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

716. Which vehicles are normally covered by driving licence B?

Heavy goods vehicles of any mass.
Buses carrying more than eight passengers.
Any vehicle towing a heavy trailer.
✓ Cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Trailer rules depend on the trailer and combined authorised mass.

Car covered by category B
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Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

717. Which licence category is mainly associated with mopeds?

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

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Moped and category AM driving licence
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Where is stopping or parking prohibited near a pedestrian crossing?

718. Where is stopping or parking prohibited near a pedestrian crossing?

Only within one metre after it.
Only when pedestrians are crossing.
Nowhere if the hazard lights are used.
✓ On the crossing and within five metres before it.

You may not stop or park on a pedestrian crossing or on the carriageway within five metres before it. This helps approaching drivers see pedestrians.

Parked vehicle close to a pedestrian crossing
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