Driving Theory Exam

What is the sign for a Highway?

G3 Sign

What rules do Microcars follow (Brommobiel)?

Motor Vehicles

What rules do Motorised Bicycles follow (snorfiets)?

Cyclists (normal bicycles)

What is a Carriageway?

Road section for moving vehicles (exluding bike paths)

What is a Autoweg?

Highway or Motorway

Legal alchohol limit for New Driver

0.2 per mile

Legal alcohol limit for Experienced Driver

0.5 per mile

What is the legal limit for both drugs & alcohol together

0 limit

What is defensive driving?

“the opposite of aggressive driving behavior” → respect the iterests of other road users & react accordinglyW

What is social driving behavior?

Preventing problems for other road users & helping other road users who are in difficulty

Who is part of the word “Traffic?”

Everybody who participates in traffic (bikes, pedestrians, cars, etc.)

Who is part of “Pedestrians?”

traffic on foot (with bike next to them, on skateboard or rollerskates)

Who is a “driver?”

All road users except pedestrians (A person walking a horse is a driver)

What is destination traffic?

Drivers who can only achieve their travelling goal through a road that is closed to others (buses count in this as well)

what is the dutch word for destination traffic / local traffic?

Bestemmingsverkeer

What is considered a moped?

• vehicle on 2, 3, or 4 wheels' with construction speed of 45 km/h

• cargo bike

• speed pedelec (fast electric bicycle)

• electric scooter

• segway

• BSO bus (the one that brings kids to the playground)

General rules for mopeds?

• 16 years old (18 for BSO bus)

• not required to wear a helmet

• designated cycle path or combined bicycle/moped path

  • max 25 km/h

• carriageway if necessary (usually faster mopeds)

  • max 45 km/h

What is a microcar (and dutch name?)

• Brommobiel

• Mini cars → follow rules of motor vehicles

• Max 45 km/h

What are the rules for a vehicles adapted for a disabled driver

• NOT A MOPED

• not wider than 1.10 meters

  • max 45 km/h

Rules for an Agricultural or Forestry Tractor?

• truncated triangle

  • max 25 km/h

• registration plate

  • outside the built-up area: 45 km/h

  • within the built-up area: 40 km/h on through roads & 25 km/h on roads with bicycle traffic

What is a Mobile Machine?

motor vehicle not meant for people or goods on the road

• Agricultural tractor

• mobile construction equipment

What are motorised vehicles?

All vehicles driven by an engine, with the exception of trams and electric bicycles (pedals)

What are motor vehicles?

All vehicles that are driven by an engine or motor except trams, bicycles with pedal assistance, mopeds, and vehicles adapted for a disabled driver

What are vehicles?

• bicycles

• mopeds

• vehicles adapted for disabled drivers

• motorized vehicles

• trams

• carriages

What is a road?

Roads or paths that are accessible to public traffic including bridges, culverts, verges, and sides

What is a main carriagway?

Carriageway without the adjacent slip roads and exit roads

What is the sign for a Motorway

G1 Sign

Difference between regular bus and bus?

Regular Bus → public transport (GVB)

Bus → any type of vehicles with 8+ passengers (ex. charter bus)

What is the difference in the 2 types of bus lanes?

LIGNBUS → only for public transport

BUS → bus & regular service bus can use

What is the difference of a bike lane with or without a bike symbol on it

Cycle Lane → bicycle lane with image marked

Advisory Lane → no image, non-compulsory lane / suggestion lane

Slip Lane

Lane used when joining main carriageway (speed up)

4 Intersection types

1. Intersection

2. T-Intersection

3. Y-Intersection

4. Y-junction

What does this sign mean?

Passing Point: cars coming in both directions can pass each other

What is this sign?

Lay-by or hard shoulder: separated section of the road intended for emergency use

What is the cell-phone rule in netherlands?

Not in hand, handsfree calling allowed but discouraged

Who takes liability for behavioral or technical offense?

behavioral offences = driver

technical requirements = owner or holder of the vehicle & driver

What can a police officer do when stopping you?

• give a stop sign, instructions, and orders

• check license + registration

• alcohol or drug test

• 24h max driving ban

• confiscate license or registration

• check fuel (customs)