RecogniseIs passing legal here?
InterpretCheck signs, lines and prohibited locations
A clear view does not make an illegal overtake legal.
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Overtaking & safe passing
Master left-side overtaking, cyclist clearance, prohibited locations, warning signals and dangerous manoeuvres.
Visual comparisons, memory cards and a fixed 20-question English test with five choicesThree checks before any overtake
RecogniseIs there enough space and sight?
InterpretPlan the entire manoeuvre
Do not begin unless you can complete it safely.
RecogniseAre you passing a cyclist or moped?
InterpretKeep lateral clearance
At least 1 m in a built-up area; at least 1.5 m outside.
Part 1
Drive right. Overtake left.
Right-side overtakeProhibited except in specific situations defined by the road layout and traffic rules.
Left-side overtakeThe normal Belgian overtaking rule.
Part 2
Protect vulnerable road users
1.0 m🚲 Built-up area
1.5 m🚲 Outside a built-up area
Part 3
Where overtaking is prohibited
LocationRule or limited exception
◆Level crossing with St Andrew’s crossDo not overtake; the limited two-wheeler exception may apply.
🚦Right-priority junctionDo not overtake; the limited two-wheeler exception may apply.
🪧Junction where you must yieldDo not overtake.
↔️Uncontrolled pedestrian or cyclist crossingDo not pass a vehicle approaching or stopped for the crossing.
⚠️No-overtaking signWait until the restriction ends.
✓Blind bend, crest or poor visibilityNever overtake when the manoeuvre cannot be completed safely.
Part 4
Vehicle-based restrictions
SituationRule
◆Vehicle ahead is overtaking another multi-track vehicleNormally do not overtake it; a specific three-lane exception may apply.
🚦HGV in adverse weatherDo not overtake where the weather restriction applies.
🪧Goods vehicle above 3.5 t on specified two-lane roadsRespect the applicable overtaking restriction and signed exceptions.
↔️Hard shoulderNever use it as an overtaking lane.
Part 5
Warning signals: brief and necessary
SituationPermitted warning
◆Outside a built-up area · dayA brief horn signal may warn of the intended overtake when necessary.
🚦Outside a built-up area · nightUse a brief headlight flash when necessary.
🪧Inside a built-up areaUse the horn only to avoid an accident.
Part 6
Special cases do not erase the safety test
Passing on the right can be permitted when the vehicle is positioned to turn left and the passage is safe.
Parallel lanes may progress at different speeds without becoming a deliberate right-side overtake.
Motor vehicles may not overtake cyclists.
Keep right; use the left lane to overtake; never use the hard shoulder.
Part 7
Serious and dangerous manoeuvres
Exam memory
Left · 1 metre · 1.5 metres · clear view
The normal rule.
Minimum cyclist or moped clearance.
Extra lateral space.
Never start unless the whole manoeuvre is safe.
Fixed assessment
20-question chapter test
Every question has five fixed answer choices.
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