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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 does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

201. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It switches on the front fog lights.
It flashes the headlights automatically.
It switches on the hazard warning lights.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

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

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

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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Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Wallonia?

203. Is a fire extinguisher required in cars in Wallonia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cars in Wallonia are required to carry a fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher carried in a vehicle
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Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Wallonia?

204. Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Wallonia?

No.
✓ Yes.

Motorcycle riders in Wallonia are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Motorcyclist wearing a protective helmet
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Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

205. Why should pedestrians avoid sudden movements near traffic?

Pedestrians are only allowed to walk slowly.
You lose priority if you change direction suddenly.
✓ Drivers may not have enough time to react.
Sudden movements are prohibited near traffic.

Sudden movements can surprise drivers and reduce the time they have to slow down or stop safely.

Pedestrian movements close to road traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

206. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are switched on. Rear fog lights make the vehicle more visible from behind in conditions of severely reduced visibility, but they can dazzle other road users when used unnecessarily.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

207. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

The parking brake is applied.
The anti-theft system is active.
✓ A door is open.
The seat belt is not fastened.

This symbol indicates that one or more vehicle doors are not fully closed. Check that all doors are securely shut before driving.

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What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

208. What should you do when reversing with a trailer?

Make large steering corrections as soon as it turns.
Watch only the trailer and ignore surrounding traffic.
Ask a guide to stand directly behind the trailer.
✓ Reverse slowly and make small steering corrections.

Trailers react quickly to steering while reversing. Move slowly, observe carefully, and use a guide only from a safe visible position.

Vehicle reversing with a trailer
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What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

209. What is the minimum licence for a D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg?

Licence D.
Licence D1.
✓ Licence D1E.
Licence C1E.

Category D1 permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A D1 vehicle towing a trailer above 750 kg requires category D1E.

Category D1 minibus towing a trailer over 750 kg
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

210. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.
With one foot hanging down when travelling slowly.
Standing on the footrests when the road is uneven.
Sideways so they can get off more easily.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

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Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

211. Why is it important to make yourself visible at night?

To make it safe to walk closer to moving traffic.
To avoid checking for approaching vehicles.
To ensure drivers can always stop in time.
✓ To make drivers see you more easily.

Bright or reflective clothing helps drivers notice pedestrians in low-light conditions.

Pedestrian visibility beside a road at night
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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?

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

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

213. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Forward-collision warning.
Parking assistance.
Adaptive cruise control.
Lane-departure warning.

This symbol relates to the forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking system. It may warn the driver when the vehicle detects a risk of collision with traffic ahead.

Forward-collision warning symbol on the dashboard
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Are winter tyres generally required in Wallonia?

214. Are winter tyres generally required in Wallonia?

Yes, throughout the year.
✓ No.
Yes, throughout winter.

Winter tyres are not generally required for cars in Wallonia, although they may still be recommended or required in specific situations.

Winter tyres for cold-weather driving
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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

215. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It only affects your ability to hear.
It makes the steering feel heavier.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.
✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.

A microsleep is a brief, involuntary episode of sleep that can last for a few seconds. During that time, you may lose awareness of the road and travel a considerable distance without reacting to hazards.

Driver losing alertness at the wheel
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

216. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Automatic headlights.
Interior lighting.
✓ Instrument-panel brightness.

This control adjusts the brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illumination, allowing the driver to reduce or increase the lighting level.

Control for adjusting instrument-panel brightness
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What should you do when livestock are on the road?

217. What should you do when livestock are on the road?

Sound the horn so the animals move aside.
✓ Slow down and follow the instructions of the person controlling them.
Drive through the group before it spreads across the road.
Use the verge to pass the animals.

Livestock may spread across the road, stop suddenly, or change direction without warning. Slow down, keep a safe distance, avoid sudden movements or loud noises, and follow any instructions from the person controlling the animals.

Livestock being moved along a road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

218. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Windscreen washer.
Rear window demister.
Air recirculation.
Windscreen wiper speed.

This symbol indicates the windscreen washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windscreen-washer control and spray symbol
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What is aquaplaning?

219. What is aquaplaning?

When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.

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 if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

220. What should you do if an object falls into the driver's footwell while driving?

Use your foot to push it towards the passenger side.
Brake suddenly so the object moves forwards.
Keep driving unless the object touches a pedal.
✓ Keep control and stop safely before retrieving it.

Do not reach down for an object while driving, as this takes your attention away from the road and can affect vehicle control. If something falls into the driver's footwell, keep control of the vehicle and stop somewhere safe before removing it.

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

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

No.
✓ Yes.

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 check before starting a long journey?

222. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Only the dashboard warning lights.
Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

223. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake pads worn.
Power-steering fault.
✓ Parking brake applied.
ABS fault.

This symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. It should normally go out when the parking brake is fully released.

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Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

224. Why are reversing and making a U-turn on a motorway extremely dangerous?

Motorway cameras may not recognise the vehicle correctly.
✓ Other drivers approach quickly and do not expect traffic facing them.
The steering may become heavier while turning around.
The vehicle may use more fuel during the manoeuvre.

Motorway traffic travels at high speed. Unexpected reversing or turning can cause a severe collision.

Vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

225. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat heating.
Air conditioning.
Seat ventilation.
Rear window demister.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

226. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

To tighten the shoulder belt.
To lock the seat in position.
To adjust the belt height.
✓ To release the seat belt.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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What is the main emergency number in Wallonia?

227. What is the main emergency number in Wallonia?

000.
✓ 112.
123.
911.

The main emergency number in Wallonia is 112.

112 emergency telephone number
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What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

228. What should you avoid if your vehicle starts to skid?

✓ Sudden braking, acceleration, or sharp steering.
Stay calm and maintain control.
Look where you want the vehicle to go.
Allow the tyres time to regain grip.

Sudden braking, acceleration, or steering can make a skid worse. Stay calm and use smooth controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle beginning to skid
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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Wallonia?

229. Is a warning triangle required in cars in Wallonia?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Wallonia are required to carry a warning triangle.

Warning triangle carried as vehicle safety equipment
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What should you do before driving with a load?

230. What should you do before driving with a load?

✓ Make sure it is properly secured and cannot move or fall.
Leave light items loose for short journeys.
Secure only the heaviest items.
Check the load only after you have started driving.

An unsecured load can shift, affect vehicle control, or fall into the road. Check that everything is safely restrained before moving.

Checking a vehicle's load before setting off
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When must a pedestrian use a nearby pedestrian crossing in Belgium?

231. When must a pedestrian use a nearby pedestrian crossing in Belgium?

When one is within 5 metres.
Pedestrians never have to use one.
✓ When one is within approximately 20 metres.
When one is within 50 metres.

A pedestrian must use a pedestrian crossing when one is located within approximately 20 metres.

Pedestrian approaching a nearby marked crossing
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What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

232. What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

✓ It increases the risk of crashes.
It can increase tyre and brake wear.
It can increase fuel consumption.
It may attract the attention of the police.

Aggressive driving, such as tailgating, speeding, or sudden lane changes, reduces safety margins and increases the risk of crashes and conflict with other road users.

Driver displaying aggressive behaviour in traffic
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

233. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

234. Which control is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights?

The windscreen-wiper stalk.
The hazard warning switch.
The dashboard brightness control.
✓ The lighting stalk.

The lighting stalk is normally used to switch between dipped and main beam headlights. The exact movement varies between vehicles, so check the vehicle controls before driving.

Lighting stalk for switching between dipped and main beam
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What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

235. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

Cover it with a cloth instead of marking it.
Leave it unmarked if it is easy to see.
✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.
Let the load extend as far as necessary.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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What rule applies to motor vehicles inside a Belgian cycle zone?

236. What rule applies to motor vehicles inside a Belgian cycle zone?

They must drive at exactly 50 km/h.
They have priority over all cyclists.
They may use the pavement to pass cyclists.
✓ They may not overtake cyclists and may not exceed 30 km/h.

Motor vehicles may enter a cycle zone, but they may not overtake cyclists. The maximum speed throughout the zone is 30 km/h.

Motor vehicle following cyclists in a Belgian cycle zone
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

237. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.
At the highest possible safe speed.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.
By attaching a rope to the bumper.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

238. Which licence category is mainly associated with cars?

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

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.

Car and category B driving licence
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What should you do if there is no pavement?

239. What should you do if there is no pavement?

✓ Walk where you can be seen and stay alert.
Choose the side with the smoothest road surface.
Walk close to traffic so drivers can see you.
Always walk in the same direction as traffic.

If there is no pavement, stay as far from traffic as possible and remain alert. The exact side of the road depends on local traffic rules.

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What Belgian licence is normally used for agricultural or forestry tractors?

240. What Belgian licence is normally used for agricultural or forestry tractors?

Licence B.
Licence C1.
✓ Licence G.
Licence C.

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.

Tractor and Belgian category G driving licence
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May you continue driving with an expired Belgian bank-card driving licence?

241. May you continue driving with an expired Belgian bank-card driving licence?

Yes, if the licence categories remain valid.
Yes, only within Belgium.
Yes, until the next vehicle inspection.
✓ No, the driving licence must be renewed.

You may not drive with an expired driving licence document. A bank-card driving licence must be renewed when its administrative validity expires, even if the underlying Group 1 category remains permanently valid.

Expired Belgian bank-card driving licence
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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

242. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.
Brake hard while turning through the bend.
Accelerate through the bend to maintain momentum.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

243. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It prevents the battery from charging.
It reduces the vehicle's braking power.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

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

Change the transmission gear.
Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
Apply or release the parking brake.
✓ 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 the charging-system warning light comes on?

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

Continue driving until the battery is completely discharged.
Restart the engine repeatedly to reset the warning.
Increase engine speed until the warning light goes out.
✓ Reduce electrical use, stop safely, and seek assistance.

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

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

246. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Exterior-light failure.
Rear fog lights.
Dipped headlights.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a possible failure of an exterior vehicle light, such as a headlight, tail light, brake light or indicator. Check the vehicle's exterior lights and replace or repair any faulty light.

Exterior-light failure warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

247. What should you do if passengers are distracting you while driving?

✓ Ask them to stop and keep your attention on the road.
Turn around briefly so you can speak to them.
Drive faster so you can finish the journey sooner.
Continue the conversation while watching the road.

Passengers can reduce a driver's attention and concentration. If their behaviour becomes distracting, ask them to stop and keep your focus on driving. If necessary, stop somewhere safe before dealing with the situation.

Passengers distracting a driver
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What does Code 78 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

248. What does Code 78 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

You may drive only within Belgium.
You may tow trailers over 750 kg.
You have professional driver qualification.
✓ You may drive only vehicles with automatic transmission.

Code 78 restricts the relevant driving licence category to vehicles with automatic transmission. It is added when the practical test for that category is passed in an automatic vehicle.

Code 78 automatic-transmission restriction on a driving licence
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

249. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To point towards the left door mirror.
To show the driver's face.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To show mainly the rear seats.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

250. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

✓ It may slow down suddenly or roll backward.
Its headlights may point higher uphill.
Its tyres may warm up more quickly.
Its engine may become louder on the hill.

Vehicles may lose speed or briefly roll backward when starting on a steep incline. Extra space gives you more time to react.

Vehicle following another up a steep hill
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