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Bicycles, mopeds & special roads

Cycle paths, cycling zones, moped classes, residential areas, priority and essential equipment.

Visual tables, memory cards and a fixed 20-question English test
Decision overview

Identify the space before deciding priority

01
RecogniseCycle-track sign or two parallel broken lines
InterpretLegal cycle track

Keep cars off it; yield when crossing as required.

02
RecogniseColoured surfacing alone
InterpretAdvisory treatment

Apply the actual signs and ordinary priority rules.

03
RecogniseSquares marking a cycle crossing
InterpretCrossing, not automatically a priority track

Approaching cyclists must follow the applicable crossing and priority controls.

Part 1

Cycle-path signs and road markings

First identify who the path is reserved for. D7 indicates a compulsory cycle track, while D10 indicates a shared route for pedestrians and cyclists. Road markings can also define a cycle track, but coloured surfacing alone does not create one.

Belgian D7 compulsory cycle-track sign
D7 · Compulsory cycle track
Belgian D10 pedestrian-and-cycle path sign
D10 · Shared pedestrian and cycle path
What you seeWhat it meansRule to remember
D7 signA compulsory cycle track reserved for the users indicated by the sign.Cyclists must use it when it applies to their direction of travel.
D10 signA shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.Cyclists must not endanger pedestrians using the shared space.
Two parallel broken white linesA cycle track defined by road markings.A driver crossing the cycle track must give way to cyclists using it.
Red or ochre surfacing aloneA visual treatment—not automatically a legally marked cycle track.Check the signs and legal markings before deciding access or priority.
Part 2

Cycling zones and bicycle equipment

Inside a cycling zone, cyclists are the central road users. Motor vehicles remain guests: the maximum is 30 km/h and they may not overtake cyclists.

🚲 Cycling zone

Maximum 30 km/h. Motor vehicles may not overtake cyclists.

💡 Lights

Use a white front light, red rear light and the required reflectors when visibility requires them.

🔔 Control

A bell and effective brakes are essential.

📵 Attention

Do not use a hand-held phone while riding.

Part 3

Mopeds and speed pedelecs

Class A, Class B and speed pedelecs look similar but have different speed, licensing and registration requirements.

FeatureClass AClass B
Maximum speed25 km/h45 km/h
Minimum age1616
LicenceNo AM licence requiredAM licence required
HelmetRequiredRequired
PassengerSubject to vehicle rulesDriver must meet passenger-age rules
Part 4

Residential and pedestrian areas

These roads prioritise people and local life. The entrance sign changes how drivers position, park and interact with pedestrians.

AreaSpeed / accessDriver duty
Residential or living zoneMaximum 20 km/hPedestrians may use the full width; stop if necessary; park only in designated places.
Pedestrian zoneOnly authorised accessProceed at walking pace and always yield to pedestrians.
Reserved pathOnly the users shown on the signDo not endanger or obstruct the authorised users.
Part 5

Priority: read the hierarchy

Start with an authorised officer, then traffic lights, signs and markings. Only then apply the ordinary give-way-to-the-right rule.

Belgian B1 give-way sign
B1 · Give way
Belgian B5 stop sign
B5 · Complete stop
Belgian B9 priority-road sign
B9 · Priority road
SituationCorrect response
Crossing a marked cycle trackGive way to cyclists using it.
Tram approachingNormally give way, subject to officers, signals and applicable signs.
Leaving dirt road or private propertyGive way to road users already on the public road.
B1 inverted triangleGive way as directed.
B5 stop signCome to a complete stop, even if no traffic is visible.
No control presentGive way to traffic from the right.
Exam memory

The numbers and contrasts

Memory cueRule
Prescribed cycle-track markingCrossing drivers yield to cyclists on the track.
Coloured advisory surfacing aloneNo automatic special priority.
Cycling zone30 km/h; no overtaking cyclists.
Class A / Class B25 / 45 km/h.
Residential zone20 km/h; full road width for pedestrians; marked parking only.
Passing a cyclistAt least 1 m in a built-up area; 1.5 m outside.
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Fixed assessment

20-question chapter test

The same questions and five answer choices are used on every attempt.

1. What identifies a marked cycle track?
2. When turning across a marked cycle track, what must you do?
3. Does red or ochre surfacing alone give cyclists special priority?
4. What is the maximum speed in a cycling zone?
5. May a motor vehicle overtake a cyclist in a cycling zone?
6. What is the maximum design speed of a Class A moped?
7. Which licence is normally required for a Class B moped?
8. Which set of requirements applies to a speed pedelec?
9. What equipment is essential on a normal bicycle at night?
10. What is the maximum speed in a residential or living zone?
11. Where may pedestrians move in a residential or living zone?
12. Where may you park in a residential or living zone?
13. If access to a pedestrian zone is authorised, how must you drive?
14. At an uncontrolled junction, what is the basic priority rule?
15. What does a B5 stop sign require?
16. When leaving a private driveway, who has priority?
17. Who normally has priority over other road users at a junction?
18. May a moped enter a motorway?
19. When joining a motorway from an acceleration lane, what must you do?
20. What clearance is required when passing a cyclist in a built-up area?

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