Belgium Theory B study guide
Belgium Theory B · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Belgian category B theory examination is the written knowledge test you must pass before you can book the practical driving test for a car (rijbewijs B / permis B). It is aimed at learner drivers preparing for their first licence, at holders of a foreign licence who need to exchange it, and at drivers whose licence has been withdrawn and who must requalify. The Belgium Theory B study guide has 7 sections and about 2,397 words.
01Road Signs, Signals and Road Markings
Belgian theory questions rarely ask you to name a sign in isolation; they place it in a situation and ask what you must do. Learn signs by shape and colour first , because those cues survive poor light and unfamiliar pictograms.
388 words, about 2 min02Traffic Rules and Priority (Right of Way)
Belgium's default priority rule is priority to the right : at an intersection with no signs or markings, you must give way to vehicles approaching from your right. This is the single most tested concept, and the most common error is applying it where a sign or marking has already decided priority.
354 words, about 2 min03Vehicle Knowledge, Safety Equipment and Technical Requirements
Belgian theory tests check that you understand the safety systems on a modern car and the legal minimum equipment, not that you can repair it. Tread depth must be at least 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
329 words, about 2 min04Driver Behaviour, Hazard Perception and Defensive Driving
Hazard perception questions ask what you would do now , not what you should have done. The skill is scanning far ahead, keeping space, and predicting what other road users are about to do.
351 words, about 2 min05Speed Limits, Stopping and Parking
Belgian general speed limits, unless signs say otherwise: 50 km/h in built-up areas (within the place-name sign). 90 km/h outside built-up areas.
313 words, about 2 min06Alcohol, Drugs, Medication, Fatigue and Fitness to Drive
Belgium's general alcohol limit is 0.5 g per litre of blood (0.22 mg per litre of breath). Novice drivers - those who have held a licence for less than two years - face a stricter limit of 0.2 g per litre of blood , effectively zero tolerance.
346 words, about 2 min07Documentation, Insurance, Offences and Penalties
You must be able to produce your driving licence , the vehicle's registration certificate , and proof of insurance and roadworthiness inspection (technical control). In Belgium the insurance obligation is third-party liability: it covers damage you cause to others, not your own car unless you have extra cover.
316 words, about 2 min