Belgium Driving Theory Test (Category B) 2026: Practice test 7

Practice test 7 of 8 for the Belgium Driving Theory Test (Category B): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Belgium
250 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Your car has broken down on the road. When should you put on a high-visibility vest?
- Only at night
- After you have placed the warning triangle
- Only if police arrive
- Before you get out of the car
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Answer: D. Before you get out of the car
Put the vest on before you step out so other drivers can see you. Many countries require you to carry one.
Question 2 of 25
Why are pedestrians so badly hurt in collisions?
- They usually walk on the wrong side
- Cars have no brakes at low speed
- They have no protection against the speed and weight of a vehicle
- They are mostly hit on motorways
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Answer: C. They have no protection against the speed and weight of a vehicle
Pedestrians are vulnerable road users and suffer the worst consequences in crashes.
Question 3 of 25
When may you use the hard shoulder (emergency lane) of a motorway?
- To make a phone call
- To overtake slow traffic
- Only in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it
- To rest when you feel tired
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Answer: C. Only in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it
The emergency lane is for emergencies. You may only drive on it where signs expressly allow it.
Question 4 of 25
What is a typical early sign that you are too tired to drive safely?
- Wanting to listen to music
- Yawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open
- Driving more smoothly than usual
- Feeling hungry
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Answer: B. Yawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open
Drivers most often notice yawning, loss of concentration and heavy eyelids. Stop and rest when you notice them.
Question 5 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Priority over oncoming traffic
- Motorway begins
- Go straight ahead only at the next junction
- One-way road in the direction of the arrow
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Answer: D. One-way road in the direction of the arrow
This blue rectangular sign tells you that all traffic on the road moves in the direction of the arrow.
Question 6 of 25
There is a fire in a tunnel and you have to leave your car. What should you do?
- Stay in the car with the windows closed
- Turn around and drive back
- Switch off the engine, leave the key in, and walk to the nearest emergency exit
- Lock the car and take the key
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Answer: C. Switch off the engine, leave the key in, and walk to the nearest emergency exit
Leave the key so rescuers can move the car, then follow the exit signs away from the fire.
Question 7 of 25
The traffic light shows a flashing amber light. What does it mean?
- The road is closed
- Go on with extra care and follow the priority signs or rules
- Stop and wait for green
- You have priority over all other traffic
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Answer: B. Go on with extra care and follow the priority signs or rules
A flashing amber light means the lights are not controlling traffic. Drive carefully and follow the priority signs or the general rules.
Question 8 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Parking for 30 minutes
- 30 km/h only on the next 30 metres
- You are entering an area where the speed limit is 30 km/h on all streets
- Minimum speed in this area is 30 km/h
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Answer: C. You are entering an area where the speed limit is 30 km/h on all streets
A zone sign applies to every street in the area until you pass the end-of-zone sign.
Question 9 of 25
There is a solid white line along the centre of the road. What does it mean?
- It is only a guide line at night
- You may cross it to overtake if the road is clear
- It marks a bus lane
- You must not cross or drive on it
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Answer: D. You must not cross or drive on it
A continuous line must not be crossed or straddled. A broken line may be crossed when it is safe.
Question 10 of 25
What is the highest speed you may drive after passing this sign?
- There is no limit; 50 is advised
- 50 km/h
- 50 mph
- 60 km/h
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Answer: B. 50 km/h
A red-ringed number is the maximum speed. Drive slower if conditions require it.
Question 11 of 25
Does the 112 emergency number work in Switzerland?
- Only for police
- Only from landlines
- Yes, 112 also works in some non-EU countries such as Switzerland
- No, only in EU countries
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Answer: C. Yes, 112 also works in some non-EU countries such as Switzerland
112 works everywhere in the EU and in some other countries, including Switzerland.
Question 12 of 25
You start to feel sleepy on a long motorway drive. What is the most effective thing to do?
- Turn the music up loud
- Drive faster to arrive sooner
- Stop in a safe place such as a rest area and take a short nap
- Open the window and keep going
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Answer: C. Stop in a safe place such as a rest area and take a short nap
Taking a nap or letting a rested passenger drive are among the effective ways to deal with tiredness.
Question 13 of 25
Who are vulnerable road users?
- Only children
- Drivers of large cars
- Truck and bus drivers
- Pedestrians, cyclists and riders of motorcycles and mopeds
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Answer: D. Pedestrians, cyclists and riders of motorcycles and mopeds
Vulnerable road users have little or no protection around them, so drivers must take extra care.
Question 14 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Cycle path: for cyclists only
- Cyclists must not use this road
- Warning: cyclists crossing ahead
- Bicycle hire nearby
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Answer: A. Cycle path: for cyclists only
A white bicycle on a blue disc means the path is reserved for cyclists. Cars must not use it.
Question 15 of 25
You are on a priority road. A driver in a side road starts to pull out in front of you. What should you do?
- Speed up to get past first
- Flash your lights and keep your speed
- Keep going, because you have priority
- Slow down and be ready to stop, even though you have priority
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Answer: D. Slow down and be ready to stop, even though you have priority
Having priority does not allow you to cause a crash. Always be ready for others to make mistakes.
Question 16 of 25
Traffic is queuing over a level crossing. When may you drive onto the crossing?
- As soon as the car in front moves
- Whenever the lights are off
- At any time, because trains stop for cars
- Only when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side
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Answer: D. Only when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side
If you enter while the exit is blocked, you could be trapped on the tracks when the barriers close.
Question 17 of 25
What should you do before you start to overtake?
- Sound your horn and move out
- Speed up first, then check the mirrors
- Check mirrors and blind spot, make sure the road ahead is clear, then signal
- Signal and pull out straight away
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Answer: C. Check mirrors and blind spot, make sure the road ahead is clear, then signal
Only overtake when you can see that it is safe and you have enough room to return to your lane.
Question 18 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrians must not cross here
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Footpath only
- School playground
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Answer: B. Pedestrian crossing ahead
The triangle warns of a pedestrian crossing. Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing.
Question 19 of 25
How should you leave a motorway?
- Use the hard shoulder to get to the exit
- Move to the right lane in good time and slow down in the exit lane
- Slow down on the main carriageway before the exit
- Brake in the left lane, then cut across
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Answer: B. Move to the right lane in good time and slow down in the exit lane
Get into the right lane early and do most of your slowing in the deceleration lane, not on the motorway itself.
Question 20 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Bridge ahead
- Lane for buses ahead
- Dual carriageway ends
- Road narrows on both sides
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Answer: D. Road narrows on both sides
The lines that move closer together warn that the road becomes narrower.
Question 21 of 25
An injured person is bleeding heavily. What should you do?
- Wash the wound with water and wait
- Press firmly on the wound
- Lift them up and walk them around
- Give them a drink
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Answer: B. Press firmly on the wound
Firm, direct pressure on a bleeding wound helps to stop the bleeding.
Question 22 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Toll booth ahead
- End of motorway
- Bridge ahead
- Start of a motorway
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Answer: D. Start of a motorway
This blue sign marks the start of a motorway, where special motorway rules apply.
Question 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Overtaking allowed on the right only
- Two-way traffic ahead
- You must not overtake other motor vehicles
- Car parking area
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Answer: C. You must not overtake other motor vehicles
The red car on the left shows the forbidden overtaking move. The ban lasts until a sign ends it.
Question 24 of 25
You travel on a tourist coach that has seat belts. Must you wear one?
- Only on mountain roads
- Only children must wear them
- No, belts are only for cars
- Yes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them
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Answer: D. Yes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them
In the EU you must wear a seat belt in all vehicles where one is fitted, including coaches and minibuses.
Question 25 of 25
What is the difference between a STOP sign and a give-way sign?
- There is no difference
- At give way you must always stop; at STOP only if traffic comes
- STOP is for trucks only
- At STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary
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Answer: D. At STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary
STOP means a full stop every time. Give way means let traffic go first, stopping only if needed.

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