Belgium Theory B study plan
Belgium Theory B · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Road signs, signals and road markings
Classify every Belgian road sign category (danger, prohibition, obligation, priority, indication) and state the driver action each demands
Read and explain supplementary plates (distance, vehicle category, time windows) attached to signs
Distinguish traffic-light sequences including arrows, flashing amber and tram signals
Identify the main road markings (continuous, broken, hatched, stop line, bicycle and bus markings) and their legal meaning
Your checkpoint
A handwritten or digital flashcard set of 60 signs and markings, self-tested with at least 90% recall
Road signs, signals and road markings & Traffic rules and priority (right of way)
Combine sign, signal and marking information at a single junction to decide the correct action
State the Belgian priority hierarchy: police, traffic lights, signs, then the default right-hand rule
Apply the right-hand priority rule to uncontrolled intersections and identify its exceptions (priority roads, roundabouts, exiting private ground)
Explain how priority signs work together with the road shape at T-junctions and crossroads
Your checkpoint
A one-page priority decision flowchart plus 30 solved junction scenarios with written reasoning
Traffic rules and priority (right of way)
Describe correct behaviour at roundabouts, including yielding, lane choice and signalling on exit
Explain priority for trams, buses leaving stops, and emergency vehicles with sirens
State the rules for pedestrians at crossings, cyclists at advanced stop lines, and children or elderly road users
Apply overtaking rules: permitted sides, prohibited locations, and safe clearance for cyclists and pedestrians
Explain turning rules including yielding to pedestrians and cyclists when crossing their path
Your checkpoint
A written summary of 15 priority and overtaking rules, each with one original example scenario and the correct outcome
Vehicle knowledge, safety equipment and technical requirements
Identify mandatory safety equipment in a Belgian passenger car and state inspection intervals for each item
Explain tyre requirements: legal tread depth, pressure checks, load index and winter tyre rules
Describe lighting and signalling requirements and when each light must be used
Explain the meaning of dashboard warning lights and the correct immediate response
State the vehicle documents and technical inspection obligations a driver must keep valid
Your checkpoint
A vehicle pre-drive checklist of at least 20 items with pass/fail criteria, completed once on a real or simulated car
Driver behaviour, hazard perception and defensive driving
Define stopping distance and calculate how reaction distance and braking distance change with speed and wet roads
Identify the main hazard categories (hidden junctions, parked cars, cyclists, pedestrians, farm vehicles) and predict their likely behaviour
Describe safe following distance in seconds and apply it in different conditions
Explain the effects of rain, fog, ice, night and low sun on visibility and grip, and the adjustments required
List the main distraction sources and state a concrete prevention strategy for each
Your checkpoint
A hazard-perception log of 10 real or video-based situations, each with the hazard identified, the predicted development and the chosen response
Speed limits, stopping and parking
State the general speed limits for built-up areas, outside built-up areas, motorways and priority roads, including regional variations
Apply speed limits for specific vehicle categories and for novice drivers where applicable
Explain the rules for where stopping and parking are prohibited, including crossings, bus stops, cycle paths and clearways
Describe parking rules on inclines, at night, in residential zones and in blue or paid zones
Explain what to do in the event of a breakdown or accident, including warning triangle placement and safe positioning
Your checkpoint
A speed-limit and parking cheat sheet covering all road types plus 25 true/false statements answered with the rule cited
Alcohol, drugs, medication, fatigue and fitness to drive & Documentation, insurance, offences and penalties
State the legal alcohol limits for experienced and novice drivers and the consequences of exceeding them
Explain how drugs, medication and fatigue impair driving and how to assess fitness to drive
List the documents a driver must carry and the insurance obligations that apply in Belgium
Describe the penalty categories for the most common offences, including speeding, phone use and driving without a valid inspection
Explain what to do after a collision: injury assistance, statement of facts, and reporting to insurers
Your checkpoint
A one-page emergency and legal reference card covering alcohol limits, required documents, insurance steps and key penalties, recalled from memory
Road signs, signals and road markings & Traffic rules and priority (right of way)
Complete timed mixed-topic practice sets and score at least 85% on each
Review every missed question and write the underlying rule in your own words
Re-test the weakest two domains until scores are stable across two consecutive attempts
Rehearse the full exam format under time pressure at least twice
Your checkpoint
A final review sheet of all recurring mistakes with corrected rules, plus two timed mock exams scored and analysed
Milestones
Week 2: Explain the full priority hierarchy and solve 10 unseen junction scenarios with at least 8 correct
Week 4: Complete the vehicle checklist from memory and score at least 80% on a mixed domains 1-3 quiz
Week 6: State every general speed limit without reference and score at least 85% on a mixed domains 1-5 quiz
Week 8: Score at least 85% on two consecutive full-length timed mock exams covering all seven domains