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True/false 17 Netherlands 36 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 643
Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

551. Which pedal is used to increase the vehicle's speed?

✓ The accelerator pedal.
The clutch pedal.
The footrest.
The brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal controls the amount of power delivered by the engine and is used to increase or maintain the vehicle's speed. It is the right-hand pedal.

Accelerator pedal in the driver's footwell
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

552. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.
Follow the vehicle ahead more closely for guidance.
Use quick steering corrections if the vehicle starts to slide.
✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

Vehicle travelling on an icy road
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Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

553. Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.
✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
To prevent the automatic lights from switching on.
To make the vehicle headlights work more effectively.

Dark sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes and can make hazards inside a tunnel harder to see.

Driver removing sunglasses before entering a tunnel
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What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

554. What should you do if the pedestrian light is red?

✓ Wait until it turns green.
Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.
Cross if nearby vehicles appear to have stopped.
Start crossing if the signal is about to change.

A red pedestrian signal means you should wait before crossing.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

555. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The engine switches off.
The transmission selects Park.
The parking brake applies automatically.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

556. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

557. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
✓ Child safety lock.
Boot release.
Window lock.

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

558. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.
Pull out as soon as there is enough space for your vehicle.
Signal and expect approaching traffic to slow down.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

Vehicle preparing to rejoin traffic after a breakdown
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What colour is a stop sign usually?

559. What colour is a stop sign usually?

✓ Red.
Yellow.
White.
Blue.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

560. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle is coming toward you?

Move closer to the centre so the other driver notices you.
Accelerate to pass the danger point more quickly.
Brake sharply as soon as the vehicle enters your lane.
✓ Slow down and move slightly aside if safe.

If an oncoming vehicle creates danger while overtaking, reduce speed and make space if it is safe to do so. Avoid sudden movements that could create an additional hazard.

Oncoming vehicle overtaking into the driver's lane
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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

561. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

The headlight switch.
✓ The hazard warning light switch.
The parking-brake control.
The rear-window demister.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

562. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Mirror adjustment.
Child safety lock.
✓ Electric window control.

This control operates the vehicle's electric windows. Pressing or pulling the switch lowers or raises the corresponding window.

Switch for operating an electric window
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What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

563. What should you check after fitting a child restraint?

✓ That it is securely installed and correctly fitted.
That the restraint can move freely on the seat.
That the child can easily loosen the harness.
That the restraint is tilted as far back as possible.

A child restraint should be installed securely and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the seat is firmly attached, the belt or ISOFIX connection is correct, and the child is restrained properly before driving.

Checking the installation of a child car seat
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

564. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Hazard warning lights.
Brake warning.
Direction indicators.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

565. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because it can disable the cruise control system.
Because it can cause road rage.
Because it can make your reactions faster.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

566. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

Car.
Truck.
✓ Bus.
Moped.

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Driving licence card for category D
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

567. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Main beam.
Sidelights.
✓ Dipped headlights.
Front fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What should you check before starting a long journey?

568. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Only the dashboard warning lights.
Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

569. Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

✓ It could slide forwards and interfere with the pedals.
It could prevent the seat belt from locking.
It could make the steering wheel harder to turn.
It could cause the tyres to lose pressure.

A loose or incorrectly fitted floor mat can move into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Make sure the driver's floor mat is correctly fitted, secured, and does not obstruct any pedal.

Driver's floor mat near the pedals
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What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

570. What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

Turn it immediately to ACC.
✓ Release it so it returns from START to ON.
Remove it from the ignition.
Keep holding it in the START position.

Once the engine starts, release the ignition key so it returns from START to the ON position. Holding the key in START unnecessarily can keep the starter motor engaged.

Releasing the ignition key after the engine starts
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Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

571. Should passengers travel in an ordinary goods trailer?

Yes, if the passengers remain seated on the floor.
Yes, if the trailer is travelling at low speed.
✓ No, passengers should travel in approved seating positions.
Only on short journeys or quiet roads.

An ordinary goods trailer is not designed to carry passengers and normally has no suitable seats or restraint systems. Passengers should travel in seating positions designed and approved for carrying people. Special passenger-carrying trailers may be subject to different local rules.

Ordinary goods trailer and passenger safety
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

572. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

Roadworks switch off anti-lock braking.
Construction dust increases tyre pressure.
Temporary roads always slope downhill.
✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tyre grip.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through roadworks
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Netherlands?

573. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Netherlands?

✓ Red border with white background.
Blue border with white background.
Black border with yellow background.
Red border with yellow background.

Most warning signs in Netherlands have a red border with a white background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

574. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

D (Drive).
P (Park).
✓ R (Reverse).
N (Neutral).

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

575. What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
Stop only if you hear a train approaching.
✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.

Approach railway crossings carefully, obey any requirement to stop and any warning signals or barriers, and cross only when it is safe.

Railway crossing without barriers
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

576. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

They must stop before making every turn.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.
They can turn only from the centre of the road.
They always turn more slowly than cars.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

577. What is important when raising a vehicle with its jack?

Raise the vehicle before applying the parking brake.
Work underneath if the jack appears stable.
Place the jack on soft ground to prevent floor damage.
✓ Use the correct jacking point and never go underneath a vehicle on a jack.

A jack can slip or fail if it is incorrectly positioned. Secure the vehicle and use additional approved supports before working underneath it.

Vehicle raised at a jacking point for a wheel change
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Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Netherlands?

578. Are moped riders generally required to wear a helmet in Netherlands?

No.
✓ Yes.

Moped riders in Netherlands are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Moped rider wearing a helmet
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What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

579. What should you do if you see fallen rocks on a mountain road?

✓ Slow down and avoid them smoothly when safe.
Stop beside the rocks to inspect the road.
Move toward the centre of the road without slowing down.
Maintain speed and drive over smaller stones.

Loose rocks can damage tyres, affect steering, or block part of the road. Reduce speed and avoid sudden movements. If rocks are actively falling, do not enter or stop in the danger area. Keep a safe distance and, if necessary, wait in a safe place until it is safe to continue.

Fallen rocks on a mountain road
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

580. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

Move toward the centre so the other driver gives way.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.
Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Netherlands?

581. Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in Netherlands?

✓ Yes.
No.

Motorcycle riders in Netherlands are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Motorcyclist wearing a protective helmet
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

582. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

Moped.
Truck.
Bus.
✓ Car.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Driving licence card for category B
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When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Netherlands?

583. When may drivers normally use the horn in built-up areas in Netherlands?

Whenever traffic is slow.
Whenever overtaking.
✓ To avoid immediate danger.
To greet other road users.

In built-up areas in Netherlands, the horn should normally be used only when necessary to avoid danger.

Vehicle horn used to warn of danger in town
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

584. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Power-steering warning.
Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the power-steering system. Steering assistance may be reduced or unavailable, making the steering wheel harder to turn.

Power-steering warning symbol on the dashboard
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How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

585. How can you check that a manual gearbox is in neutral?

Pull up the parking brake.
Turn the steering wheel.
Press the accelerator pedal.
✓ Move the gear lever gently from side to side.

When a manual gearbox is in neutral, the gear lever can normally be moved freely from side to side across the centre of the gear pattern. Check that neutral is selected before starting the engine when appropriate.

Checking neutral with a manual gear lever
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

586. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To point towards the left door mirror.
To show mainly the rear seats.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To show the driver's face.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

587. Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

Large vehicles always have priority when turning.
✓ The driver may not be able to see them.
The driver can always hear a cyclist beside the vehicle.
Blind spots matter only when a vehicle is reversing.

Buses and trucks have large areas where the driver cannot see cyclists, especially beside the vehicle and near turns.

Cyclist in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

588. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
Windscreen washer.
✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Automatic headlights.

This symbol relates to the windscreen wipers. The control allows the driver to select an appropriate wiping mode or speed for the amount of rain and visibility conditions.

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

589. How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

✓ It can block the view between road users.
It blocks the view only for pedestrians.
It has no effect if the hazard lights are on.
It improves visibility by slowing down traffic.

Parking too close to a junction can block visibility. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians may have difficulty seeing each other in time.

Parked vehicle obstructing visibility near a junction
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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

590. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

Sound the horn before reversing and proceed.
Check the mirrors and reverse if they appear clear.
✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.
Rely on the reversing camera if one is fitted.

Before reversing, check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and other hazards. Reverse slowly and keep checking as you move.

Vehicle preparing to reverse from a driveway
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

591. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ A door is open.
The parking brake is applied.
The anti-theft system is active.
The seat belt is not fastened.

This symbol indicates that one or more vehicle doors are not fully closed. Check that all doors are securely shut before driving.

Door-open warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

592. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

Let them drive if they say they feel sober.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

593. What is the minimum licence for a 35 kW motorcycle at 0.2 kW/kg, derived from 70 kW?

Licence A1.
✓ Licence A2.
Licence B.
Licence A.

Category A2 covers motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. The motorcycle must not be derived from a vehicle with more than double its power, so a 35 kW motorcycle may be derived from a vehicle of up to 70 kW.

35 kW motorcycle for category A2
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

594. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

595. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Cabin fan speed.
Windscreen demisting.
Seat heating.
Air conditioning.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

596. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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What should you do first after a collision?

597. What should you do first after a collision?

Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

Vehicles stopped after a road collision
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What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

598. What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

✓ Check that the road ahead is clear and that overtaking is safe.
Use your horn to make the driver move aside.
Move closer before checking whether the road ahead is clear.
Signal first and then check whether there is enough space.

Before overtaking, make sure you have enough visibility, space, and time. Signal clearly before moving out, do not exceed the speed limit, and never overtake if the road ahead is not clear.

Vehicle preparing to pass slow-moving traffic
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Which distance unit is used on road signs in Netherlands?

599. Which distance unit is used on road signs in Netherlands?

Miles.
✓ Kilometres.

Road distances in Netherlands are normally shown in kilometres.

Distance units used on road signs
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Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

600. Why should you avoid blocking a junction?

Traffic lights may stop working.
Junctions may only be entered at low speed.
✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.
Vehicles in a junction lose priority.

Blocking a junction can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the junction.

Traffic blocking a road junction
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