Belgium Driving Theory Test (Category B) 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   Your light is green, but the traffic on the other side of the junction is not moving. What should you do?

   • AWait before the junction until you can drive through without stopping in it
   • BEnter the junction and wait in the middle
   • CSound your horn at the queue
   • DTurn on your hazard lights and drive in
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   Answer: A. Wait before the junction until you can drive through without stopping in it

   Do not enter a junction if you will probably have to stop in it and block crossing traffic.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway. What should you do first?

   • ASwitch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can
   • BStop where you are in the lane and open the bonnet
   • CWalk to the next exit to find help
   • DReverse to the last exit
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   Answer: A. Switch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can

   Get the car out of the traffic lanes, switch on the hazard lights and make yourself visible.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Why must rear-seat passengers also wear seat belts?

   • AIt is only to avoid a fine
   • BIn a crash they can be thrown forward and injure themselves and people in front
   • CBelts in the rear are only for children
   • DRear seats have no other protection rules
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   Answer: B. In a crash they can be thrown forward and injure themselves and people in front

   An unbelted rear passenger hits the seats and people in front with great force in a crash.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AQuarry exit
   • BFalling rocks
   • CLoose gravel thrown by tyres
   • DRoad ends at a cliff
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   Answer: B. Falling rocks

   This sign warns that stones may fall onto the road or already be lying on it.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACrossroads with traffic lights
   • BYou have priority at the next junction only
   • CGive way at the next junction
   • DPriority road for the next 10 km
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   Answer: B. You have priority at the next junction only

   The thick vertical line shows your road. You have priority at this one junction; after it, check the signs again.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACar wash
   • BCar hire office
   • CCar park
   • DRoad for motor vehicles only (no pedestrians or cyclists)
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   Answer: D. Road for motor vehicles only (no pedestrians or cyclists)

   This sign marks an expressway reserved for motor vehicles. Pedestrians, cyclists and slow vehicles must not use it.

7. Question 7 of 25

   On which side do you normally overtake another vehicle?

   • AOn its left
   • BOn whichever side has more space
   • COn the hard shoulder
   • DOn its right
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   Answer: A. On its left

   In right-hand traffic you overtake on the left. Overtaking on the right is a cause of serious crashes.

8. Question 8 of 25

   How should you drive in a tunnel?

   • AKeep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front
   • BDrive closer to keep traffic flowing
   • CStop to look at the emergency signs
   • DOvertake as often as possible
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   Answer: A. Keep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front

   Keep a bigger safety gap in tunnels so you have time to react to any incident.

9. Question 9 of 25

   When should you move an injured person after a crash?

   • AOnly if they ask for a drink
   • BAs soon as you arrive
   • CAlways, to get them into a car
   • DOnly if there is immediate danger, such as fire
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   Answer: D. Only if there is immediate danger, such as fire

   Moving an injured person can worsen their injuries. Only move them if staying would be more dangerous.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout ahead
    • BRoad works with diversions
    • CRecycling centre ahead
    • DU-turn ahead
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    Answer: A. Roundabout ahead

    The warning triangle with circling arrows warns you to slow down for a roundabout.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What number can you call for emergency services anywhere in the EU?

    • A112
    • B110 only
    • C911
    • D999 only
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    Answer: A. 112

    112 is the European emergency number. It is free from mobile and landline phones in every EU country.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACoach parking
    • BSchool bus may stop
    • CLane or road for buses only
    • DBus stop: no stopping for other vehicles
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    Answer: C. Lane or road for buses only

    The bus on a blue disc reserves the lane for buses. Other vehicles may use it only if an extra plate allows them.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What happens to your braking distance when you drive twice as fast?

    • AIt stays the same with good brakes
    • BIt doubles
    • CIt becomes about four times longer
    • DIt becomes about half as long
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    Answer: C. It becomes about four times longer

    Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed roughly quadruples it.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You are driving on a road marked with this sign. A car waits at a side road on your right. Who goes first at the junction?

    • AThe bigger vehicle
    • BWhoever arrived first
    • CThe car on the right, because traffic from the right always goes first
    • DYou do, because you are on the priority road
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    Answer: D. You do, because you are on the priority road

    On a priority road you keep priority at junctions. Priority to the right does not apply against you here.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Your doctor gives you a new medicine. What should you do before driving?

    • ATake a double dose to feel better faster
    • BNothing, prescribed medicine is always safe
    • CDrink coffee to cancel any effect
    • DCheck the leaflet or ask whether it can affect your driving
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    Answer: D. Check the leaflet or ask whether it can affect your driving

    Some prescribed medicines impair driving and increase crash risk. Check before you drive.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Which group of drivers has a much higher crash risk in the first period after getting a licence?

    • ADrivers aged 40 to 50
    • BProfessional bus drivers
    • CYoung novice drivers
    • DDrivers of electric cars
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    Answer: C. Young novice drivers

    Young, inexperienced drivers are over-represented in crashes, which is why many countries have special rules for new drivers.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What standard must a child restraint meet in the EU?

    • AAn approved UN-ECE standard, such as Regulation 44 or a later one
    • BOnly a national standard from 1990
    • CAny seat sold online is fine
    • DNo standard; any cushion is enough
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    Answer: A. An approved UN-ECE standard, such as Regulation 44 or a later one

    Child restraints must be approved to UN-ECE rules. Look for the approval label on the seat.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You are on a road with two lanes in your direction. Which lane should you normally drive in?

    • AWhichever lane has less traffic
    • BThe right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
    • CThe lane in the middle of the road
    • DThe left-hand lane, because it is faster
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    Answer: B. The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake

    In right-hand traffic you keep to the right-hand lane when it is free and use the lanes to the left for overtaking.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout ahead
    • BNo left turn
    • CNo U-turns
    • DDead end ahead
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    Answer: C. No U-turns

    The crossed-out U-shaped arrow means you must not turn around to go back the way you came.

20. Question 20 of 25

    When should you use your direction indicators?

    • AOnly when other cars are close
    • BAfter you have started to turn
    • COnly at night
    • DIn good time before you turn, change lanes or pull out
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    Answer: D. In good time before you turn, change lanes or pull out

    Signal early so other road users know what you intend to do.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo entry for vehicles in this direction
    • BNo stopping
    • CRoad closed to pedestrians
    • DEnd of all restrictions
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    Answer: A. No entry for vehicles in this direction

    The red disc with a white bar means you must not drive into the road from this side. It is often at the exit end of a one-way road.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You want to fit a rear-facing baby seat in the front passenger seat. The seat has a front airbag. What must you do?

    • APush the seat as far forward as possible
    • BOnly use it there for short trips
    • CMake sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there
    • DNothing, airbags protect babies
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    Answer: C. Make sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there

    A rear-facing child seat must not be used in a seat protected by an active front airbag; an inflating airbag can seriously injure the child.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Why should you use dipped headlights rather than main beam in thick fog?

    • AMain beam uses too much fuel
    • BDipped beam is brighter
    • CMain beam reflects off the fog and makes it harder to see
    • DMain beam is forbidden in all weather
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    Answer: C. Main beam reflects off the fog and makes it harder to see

    The fog reflects strong light back at you. Dipped headlights and fog lights work better.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You are stuck in a traffic jam inside a tunnel. What should you do?

    • AKeep a safe gap, switch on hazard lights and switch off the engine
    • BGet out and walk along the lane
    • CTurn around and drive out
    • DKeep the engine running and move close to the car in front
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    Answer: A. Keep a safe gap, switch on hazard lights and switch off the engine

    Turn off the engine to reduce fumes, keep your distance and stay in the car unless told otherwise.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AEnd of priority road
    • BDanger: road works
    • CYou are on a priority road
    • DGive way at the next junction
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    Answer: C. You are on a priority road

    The yellow diamond tells you that you have priority at junctions along this road until the sign ends it.

Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.

The real test: 41 points out of 50. Each light error costs 1 point and each serious error costs 5 points, so two serious errors mean a fail.