Online Theoratical Training Basic Driver's Training
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Toyota Basic drivers’ licence Online theoretical training A summary of the Belgian highway code Plaats logo klant hier in Master slide TheThe Belgian Belgian hiTgwaycode? highway code In order to drive a TME owned vehicle/ rental you must be in possession of a Toyota Basic drivers’ license. The highway code describes the rights and obligations of road users on the public highway in Belgium. All road users are expected to know and apply this highway code. This online presentation will help you to prepare the Toyota Basic drivers’ training. First you have to pass a theoretical test. As soon that you finished it successfully you will be invited for a drive check on public road. Good luck ! TheThe Belgian Belgian hiTgwaycode? highway code How to use the online theoretical training ? You’re able to study the highway code at your own pace. In the summary you can click to the chapter that you would like to study. At the end of every chapter you can always turn back to the summary by clicking on the arrow : Summary 1. Traffic regulations and signals Traffic lights Markings 2. Traffic signs Warning signs Priority signs Prohibitive signs Signs giving positive instructions Information signs Waiting and parking signs 3. Public road 4. Priority Summary 5. Manoeuvring Manoeuvre / Movement Passing Overtaking Turning right / Turning left 6. Speed 7. Motorway and expressroad 8. Pedestrians and cyclists 9. Reaction in case of accidents 10. Use of vehicle lights Traffic regulations and signals Plaats logo klant hier in Master slide In practice traffic regulations are applied in following order : -Signals form authorized persons -Signals : - Traffic lights - Traffic signs - Road markings - Traffic regulations Control of traffic All road users approaching from All road users approaching both front and behind the from the left or right side of authorised person must stop. the authorised person should drive on. All road users must stop, except those who are already on a junction. They must leave the junction as soon as possible. Other signs and signals giving order By using a red torch an authorised person can signal you to STOP. The circular movement of the forearm means : Drive on ! The up and down movement of the arm means : Slow down ! When an authorised person is whistling it is not an order but you have to be attentive. Traffic lights Only the lights on your right hand side apply to you. When lights stands only on your left hand side you don’t have to take them in consideration. You may not pass ! You may not pass, unless you are so close you can not stop safely You may pass Red light and direction green lights : You may drive in the direction of the arrow, Attention, Pedestrian or cars may have priority on another direction A green arrow placed separately at the exit of a junction, pointing to the left for clearing the junction : Oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light to ease the clearing of the junction. Markings A solid white line on the road : Drivers may not cross this line (a solid orange line means the same as used to guide traffic during road works). Advanced stop line for cyclists and mopeds : When the light is red. Other drivers must stop in front of the first stop line. A broken yellow line on the edge of the road or a pavement : Parking along this line on the carriageway is prohibited. A road with a lane marked “BUS” : Reserved for trams, (school)buses, taxis. Other drivers may use this lane when they turn at the next junction. A solid and broken line side by side : Only the line on the side of the driver is of relevance. After overtaking, he may cross the solid white line to again take up his normal place on the road. Bus stop : You may drive over this area but parking is prohibited. A broken line : Drivers may not cross this line, except to overtake, turn left, turn around or change lanes (a broken orange line means the same as used to guide traffic during road works). Special surface marked “BUS” and “TRAM” :Reserved for buses and trams (& taxis if indicated). Other vehicles may only cross these lanes at a junction or to drive around an obstacle. A cycle lane : Waiting and parking on a cycle lane is prohibited. A wide solid white line on the edge of a road or a pavement : You may cross the solid white line (in certain situations as f.i. waiting or parking). Traffic signs Plaats logo klant hier in Master slide Be aware of the differences ! Warning signs Dangerous bend to the left Dangerous bend to the right Two or more dangerous bends, the first to the left Steep hill downwards Steep hill upwards Road narrows on both sides Bump Slippery road Uneven road Falling rocks Pedestrian crossing Place where there are a lot of children Crossing for bicycles and mopeds Wild animals crossing Cattle crossing Road works Traffic lights Low flying aircraft Strong side winds Two-way traffic following a part of the road with one-way traffic Trams crossing Danger. Exact nature of danger specified by plate. Priority signs You must give way 200 meters advance warning of an “upside down triangle” You must stop and give way 150 meters advance warning of a “stop sign” The possibility of cyclists and mopeds coming from both sides You are driving on a priority road End of priority road Advance warning of an “end of priority road sign” You have right of way (the thin horizontal line can be modified) The priority through road is indicated by the broader white line Priority from the right Narrow passage, you must give way to approaching traffic Narrow passage, you have priority over approaching traffic Prohibitive signs No entry in this direction to all drivers No entry in either direction to all drivers No entry to drivers of all motor vehicles having more than two wheels No entry to ATV (quad) drivers No entry to motorcycles No entry to mopeds No entry to cyclists No entry to pedestrians No entry to vehicles whose laden weight exceeds the weight shown No entry to buses No entry to goods vehicles. A plate can limit vehicles to a permitted laden weight shown. No entry to vehicles or combinations which, load included, exceed the given length No entry to vehicles or combinations which, load included, exceed the given width No entry to vehicles or combinations which, load included, exceed the given height No right turn at the following junction After this sign no U-turn until the next junction No overtaking of vehicles with more than 2 wheels, from the sign up to the next junction End of the restriction of overtaking From the sign up to the next junction you may not exceed the speed shown End of the restriction of speeding End of all local restrictions applied to moving vehicles (f.i. speeding / overtaking) Customs. You must stop before driving on. Use of cruise control is prohibited, from the sign up tot the next junction End of the restriction of using cruise control Zonal applicability can also be given to prohibitive signs Signs giving positive instructions Plaats logo klant hier in Master slide You must follow the direction indicated You must follow one of the directions indicated Obligation for vehicles transporting dangerous goods to follow the direction indicated by the arrow Roundabout circulation Cycle track Additional sign for speed pedelecs (class P mopeds) One side for pedestrians and the other side for cyclists and (class A) mopeds Obligatory track for pedestrians and cyclists. No mopeds allowed. Obligatory track for pedestrians Obligatory track for horse riders Information signs Plaats logo klant hier in Master slide Start of a built-up area Speed limit : 50 kph End of a built-up area Start of motorway Speed limit : - Max 120 kph - Min 70 kph (conditions permitting) End of motorway Start of an express road End of an express road Start of a residential area Speed limit : 20 kph End of a residential area Advance warning of arrow road markings, showing your choice of lane. This sign can indicate different directions. Warning of an advanced stop line for cyclists and mopeds The downward pointing arrows indicate the number of lanes and the possible destinations Indicates the available lanes and shows which is the bus lane Indicates a specific lane reserved for the use of public transport vehicles (bus, tram) One-way traffic You may pass to the left or the right side One-way traffic excepted for cyclists One-way traffic excepted for cyclists and mopeds / speed pedelecs Place name No through road (excepted pedestrians and cyclists) End of road works Crossing for pedestrians Crossing for cyclists and mopeds Watch out for pedestrians / cyclists and mopeds as you turn Speed bump Speed limit : 30 kph Advance warning of a restriction relating to a specific lane Warning of a restriction relating to a specific lane Start of a road for the use of agricultural vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and riders (may be modified according to the categories permitted) End of a road for the use of agricultural vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and riders (may be modified according to the categories permitted) Start of a cycle boulevard Speed limit : 30 kph End of a cycle boulevard Start of a pedestrian zone End of a pedestrian zone Waiting and parking signs Where are waiting or parking prohibited ? A sign can prohibits waiting or parking Begin End Long Limited distance distance Where is parking prohibited ? A sign can prohibits parking You may wait (the time it takes to drop off or to pick up passengers or goods) Begin End Long Limited distance distance Where is parking prohibited ? Alternate parking No parking from the 1st up to and including the 15th of the month