Passing placeNetherlands
Traffic rules
Netherlands
1. Passing place
A passing place is a widened section beside or within a narrow road where vehicles can move aside so that traffic travelling in opposite directions can pass safely. Passing places are commonly used on single-track roads or other roads that are too narrow for two vehicles to pass each other normally.
Drivers should approach passing places at a suitable speed, cooperate with oncoming traffic and avoid blocking the widened area unnecessarily. The priority rules and signs used at passing places vary between countries.
Who has priority at a passing place?
The applicable rule depends on the country and road layout. Drivers should slow down, cooperate with approaching traffic and use the passing place safely rather than assuming automatic priority.
