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

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

The parking brake may engage.
The headlights may switch off.
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 if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

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

✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
Cross immediately once the driver waves you through.
Watch the stopped driver instead of the other traffic.
Check only the lane nearest to you.

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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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

153. When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.
Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.
Whenever the passenger feels ready.
While the motorcycle is moving slowly.

A passenger getting on or off can shift the motorcycle's balance suddenly. The motorcycle should be stationary and stable, and the passenger should wait until the rider is ready and prepared to support the extra movement.

Passenger getting onto a stationary motorcycle
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

154. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

✓ False.
True.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

155. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.
Because residential roads are usually more slippery.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

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

Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.
✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Sound the horn continuously until traffic moves.

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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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

157. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

It makes the brakes less effective afterwards.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.
✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.
It causes the tyres to lose pressure.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

158. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.
Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

159. What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

Runs the wipers continuously at maximum speed.
✓ Operates the wipers automatically when rain is detected.
Sprays washer fluid automatically.
Operates only the rear wiper.

When AUTO is selected, a rain sensor can operate the windscreen wipers automatically and adjust their operation according to the amount of moisture detected on the windscreen.

AUTO setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

160. Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.
Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.

Cyclists may need to move around potholes, parked cars, or drains. Giving them enough space helps prevent dangerous situations.

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

161. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
Follow another vehicle closely to judge the depth.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

162. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence BE.
Licence C.
✓ Licence C1.
Licence B.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg.

Goods vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of 7,500 kg
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

163. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

Moped.
✓ Car.
Bus.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Driving licence card for category B
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What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

164. What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

Licence C1.
Licence D.
Licence D1E.
✓ Licence D1.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

165. How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

For life.
5 years.
✓ 10 years.
20 years.

A Belgian driving licence in bank-card format normally has an administrative validity of 10 years. The document must be renewed when this period expires.

Validity period of a Belgian bank-card driving licence
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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

166. Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

To increase engine speed.
To apply the brakes.
To lock the gear lever in position.
✓ To disengage the engine fully from the transmission.

Pressing the clutch pedal fully disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gear to be changed smoothly and reducing unnecessary wear on the gearbox and clutch.

Clutch pedal pressed fully for a gear change
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What is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

167. What is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

✓ 70 km/h.
80 km/h.
90 km/h.
50 km/h.

Vehicles admitted to the motorway may not normally travel below 70 km/h unless a lower limit is imposed. Drivers must still reduce speed when traffic, weather, or safety conditions require it.

Minimum-speed requirements on a Belgian motorway
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

168. 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 do before reversing your vehicle?

169. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

Rely on the reversing camera if one is fitted.
Sound the horn before reversing and proceed.
Check behind only after you start moving.
✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.

Before reversing, check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and other hazards. Reverse slowly and keep checking as you move.

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How do you form an emergency corridor across three lanes in the same direction?

170. How do you form an emergency corridor across three lanes in the same direction?

All vehicles remain in the centre of their lanes.
The centre lane stops while the other lanes continue.
Only the right lane moves onto the shoulder.
✓ The left lane moves left and all other lanes move right.

When a queue forms, vehicles in the leftmost lane move as far left as possible. Vehicles in every other lane move right, creating an emergency corridor beside the leftmost lane.

Traffic forming an emergency corridor between lanes
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

171. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

172. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

Low, heavily loaded vehicles.
✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
Vehicles with full fuel tanks.
Electric vehicles.

High-sided vehicles can be pushed sideways because of their large side area. Cyclists and motorcyclists can also be strongly affected by sudden gusts.

High-sided vehicle exposed to crosswinds
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What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

173. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.
To increase the engine speed.
To apply the parking brake.
To slow the vehicle using the brakes.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

174. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

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

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

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

176. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.
Air recirculation.
Cabin fan speed.
Air conditioning.

This control adjusts the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin. Turning it towards the blue side lowers the selected temperature, while turning it towards the red side raises it.

Control for adjusting the cabin temperature
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What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

177. What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

Sound the horn and continue slowly.
Stop only when children are boarding.
Continue because passengers must always give way.
✓ Stop and allow them to reach the tram or pavement safely.

Where there is no refuge island, drivers passing on the boarding side must stop and allow passengers to move safely between the tram and the pavement or roadside.

Passengers boarding or leaving a tram across the road
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Wallonia?

178. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Wallonia?

1.0 mm.
✓ 1.6 mm.
1.5 mm.
2.0 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Wallonia is 1.6 mm. Higher minimums may apply to winter tyres, during winter periods or in winter conditions.

Measuring tread depth on a vehicle tyre
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

179. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

It can make it harder to maintain a steady speed.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your indicators.
✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can make your route through the junction longer.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

Vehicle changing lanes within a junction
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Can a lost Belgian category A or B licence normally be replaced through BelDrive?

180. Can a lost Belgian category A or B licence normally be replaced through BelDrive?

No, only the police can replace it.
Only after waiting 30 days.
✓ Yes, if the online eligibility conditions are met.
No, a police report is always required.

A lost Belgian category A or B driving licence can normally be renewed through BelDrive if the online eligibility conditions are met. A prior police declaration is not normally required for a lost licence.

Replacing a lost Belgian driving licence through BelDrive
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Wallonia?

181. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Wallonia?

130 km/h.
Other speed limit.
110 km/h.
✓ 120 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Wallonia is 120 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What is normally required to ride a speed pedelec in Belgium?

182. What is normally required to ride a speed pedelec in Belgium?

✓ A minimum age of 16 and a driving licence valid for category AM or B.
Only a standard bicycle certificate.
A minimum age of 18 and a motorcycle licence A.
A minimum age of 14 with no driving licence.

A speed-pedelec rider must normally be at least 16 years old and hold a driving licence valid for category AM or B.

Speed pedelec and driving licence requirements
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How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

183. How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

Within one metre if the indicator is left on.
Anywhere if traffic is light.
Only ten metres away in every situation.
✓ Not within five metres of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.

Stopping and parking are normally prohibited within five metres of the extension of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.

Vehicle parked close to a junction
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

184. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
Drive only for short distances.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

185. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.
Drive only if the journey is short.
Open a window to help you stay alert.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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What must a driver do at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing?

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

Sound the horn and maintain speed.
Give way only to children.
✓ Give way to pedestrians on it or about to step onto it.
Continue unless the pedestrian is halfway across.

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 with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

187. What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

Release it suddenly.
✓ Press it fully while maintaining firm brake pressure.
Pump it repeatedly.
Keep it partly pressed.

During emergency braking in a manual vehicle, maintain firm pressure on the brake and press the clutch pedal fully so the engine does not stall as the vehicle slows. Do not reduce braking pressure while operating the clutch.

Brake and clutch operation during an emergency stop
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What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Wallonia?

188. What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Wallonia?

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

The general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Wallonia is 50 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars in built-up areas
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What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

189. What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

Let it roll backwards and try again.
Switch off the engine and restart immediately.
✓ Apply the brake, secure the vehicle, and restart carefully.
Accelerate while continuing to roll backward.

Stop the vehicle under control, apply the parking brake if necessary, and prepare to move away again safely.

Vehicle rolling backwards on a steep incline
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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

190. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

Stop and wait until the tunnel is clear.
Increase speed to spend less time inside.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

191. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
✓ Direction indicators.

This symbol indicates that a direction indicator is operating. The flashing indicator shows the direction in which the driver intends to turn or change position on the road.

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What does Code 01.01 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

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

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

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

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

True.
✓ False.

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

Cyclist near the door of a parked car
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

194. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

It can overheat the engine.
It can reduce tyre pressure.
It can switch off the air conditioning.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

Air-recirculation setting and misted vehicle windows
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What should you check before connecting an electric vehicle to a charger?

195. What should you check before connecting an electric vehicle to a charger?

That the vehicle's headlights are switched on.
That the charger provides its maximum power.
✓ That the connector and charging equipment are suitable for the vehicle.
That the charging cable is as long as possible.

Charging connectors and charging capabilities can vary between vehicles and charging stations. Use compatible charging equipment that is suitable for the vehicle and follow the vehicle and charger manufacturer's instructions.

Matching an electric vehicle's connector to suitable charging equipment
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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

196. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.
A driver who sees you can always stop in time.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

197. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

They can prevent the horn from working properly.
They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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What is the clutch biting point?

198. What is the clutch biting point?

✓ The point where the clutch begins to transmit power to the wheels.
The point where the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
The point where the engine switches off.
The point where the parking brake releases.

The clutch biting point is reached as the clutch pedal is released and the clutch begins to transmit power from the engine to the transmission. Controlling this point helps the driver move off smoothly.

Clutch-pedal control when moving off
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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

199. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

Follow the rails briefly before crossing them.
✓ Cross at a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as possible.
Increase speed so the wheels cannot get caught.
Brake firmly while the front wheel is on the rail.

A bicycle wheel can become trapped in a rail groove. Crossing at a wider angle reduces this risk.

Cyclist crossing rails in the road
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Wallonia?

200. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Wallonia?

✓ Red border with white background.
Blue border with white background.
Red border with yellow background.
Black border with yellow background.

Most warning signs in Wallonia have a red border with a white background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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