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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
How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Netherlands?

451. How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Netherlands?

Handheld.
Either handheld or hands-free.
✓ Hands-free.
Only for texting.

When phone use while driving is permitted in Netherlands, drivers must generally use a hands-free system rather than holding the phone.

Hands-free phone use inside a vehicle
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Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

452. Why should you avoid overloading a trailer?

It improves braking on steep roads.
✓ It can reduce stability and place excessive strain on the vehicle.
It keeps the trailer more stable in strong winds.
It makes the trailer easier to control.

Overloading can affect braking, steering, tyres, suspension, and trailer stability. Always remain within permitted limits. After loading, check that the load is secure and correctly distributed before starting your journey.

Loaded trailer and towing limits
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

453. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

One drink affects every person in the same way.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
The number of drinks matters more than their strength.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

454. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
Brake only when the vehicle ahead begins braking.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

455. What should you do if a vehicle is reversing near you?

Cross behind it once the driver looks forward.
Rely on the reversing sensors to make it stop.
Stand close behind it so the driver can see you.
✓ Stay clear and make sure the driver can see you.

Reversing vehicles have blind spots. Stay away from the vehicle and make sure the driver can see you.

Pedestrian near a reversing vehicle
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

456. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.
✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It keeps the engine from working too hard.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

457. Which vehicle combination is covered by driving licence D1E?

A category D1 vehicle with a trailer up to 750 kg.
Any minibus with any trailer.
✓ A category D1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg.
A category D bus with a heavy trailer.

Category D1E covers combinations consisting of a category D1 vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass above 750 kg.

Minibus and trailer covered by category D1E
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

458. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

Press the brake pedal instead.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.
✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Keep it pressed at the same position.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

459. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

This symbol indicates that the front fog lights are switched on. Front fog lights are designed to improve illumination close to the road in conditions of severely reduced visibility. Rules governing their use vary by country.

Front fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

460. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Sidelights.
✓ Direction indicators.
Main beam.
Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates that a direction indicator is operating. The flashing indicator shows the direction in which the driver intends to turn or change position on the road.

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

461. How should a motorcyclist brake in an emergency?

Grab the front brake as suddenly as possible.
Release both brakes before stopping.
Steer sharply while braking hard.
✓ Apply both brakes firmly and progressively.

During emergency braking, use both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle as upright and stable as practical. Avoid sudden steering. If ABS is fitted, maintain firm braking pressure and allow the system to work.

Motorcyclist making an emergency stop
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What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

462. What should you do if your main beam could dazzle another driver?

Reduce speed but leave the main beam on.
✓ Switch to dipped headlights.
Move farther from the centre and keep the main beam on.
Flash the main beam briefly before passing.

Main beam can dazzle other road users and reduce their visibility. Switch to dipped headlights whenever your main beam could dazzle another driver.

Headlight glare affecting another road user
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

463. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

464. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.
Keep driving slowly until you find a safer place to stop.
Try to move personal belongings out before leaving.
Open the bonnet fully to find where the fire started.

Move everyone well away from the vehicle and call emergency services. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher. Opening the bonnet fully can supply additional oxygen and cause the fire to intensify.

Vehicle with a fire breaking out
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

465. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
Yes, if you also drink some water.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

466. What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

Activate the direction indicators.
Activate the hazard warning lights.
Switch on the front fog lights.
✓ Flash the main-beam headlights.

Pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally flashes the main-beam headlights. This briefly illuminates the main beam while the stalk is held or operated.

Lighting stalk used to flash the main-beam headlights
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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Netherlands?

467. Is a warning triangle required in cars in Netherlands?

✓ No.
Yes.

Cars in Netherlands are not generally required to carry a warning triangle.

Warning triangle carried as vehicle safety equipment
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

468. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
The engine may automatically slow the vehicle.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

469. Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

✓ To improve visibility and help other road users see you.
To keep the windscreen from misting.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent the tunnel lights from becoming too bright.

Tunnel lighting may be much darker than daylight. Dipped headlights help you see and make your vehicle more visible.

Vehicle using dipped headlights before entering a tunnel
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What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

470. What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

Follow closely before moving out to overtake.
Accelerate sharply once you move into the other lane.
Assume the trailer will follow the same path as the vehicle.
✓ Allow extra time and distance for the manoeuvre.

A towing vehicle accelerates more slowly, and the trailer makes the whole vehicle combination longer. Remember to allow a much larger safe gap before overtaking and enough space to return safely to your lane.

Vehicle preparing to overtake while towing a trailer
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How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

471. How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

As close to the pump as possible, even if access is restricted.
With the fuel hose stretched tightly across the vehicle.
Wherever there is space, regardless of the fuel-filler position.
✓ With the fuel-filler side close enough for the hose to reach safely.

Position the vehicle so the fuel filler is close to the pump and the hose can reach without being stretched tightly across or around the vehicle. Stop within the designated refuelling area and leave enough space to use the pump safely.

Vehicle positioned beside a fuel pump
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Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Netherlands?

472. Is a high-visibility vest required in cars in Netherlands?

Yes.
✓ No.

Cars in Netherlands are not generally required to carry a high-visibility vest.

High-visibility vest for roadside use
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Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

473. Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

The engine may become difficult to start.
✓ The stand may sink into the ground and the motorcycle could fall.
The tyres may immediately lose air pressure.
The chain may become too tight.

On soft or unstable ground, the side or centre stand can sink or move, causing the motorcycle to fall. Park on a firm, stable surface or use a suitable support under the stand when necessary.

Motorcycle stand resting on soft ground
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Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

474. Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

Only when travelling on motorways or at higher speeds.
✓ Yes, using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate.
No, only front-seat occupants need to be restrained.
Only if the vehicle does not have rear airbags.

Rear-seat passengers should be securely restrained using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate. Proper restraint reduces the risk of serious injury and prevents occupants from being thrown around or forwards in a collision.

Rear-seat passengers secured for a journey
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

475. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
The speed limit automatically increasing.
The steering becoming heavier.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

476. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

✓ Do not drive.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drink coffee before driving.
Drive only on familiar roads.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

477. What should you do if a trailer begins to sway?

Move into another lane to create more space.
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed smoothly.
Brake hard as soon as the sway begins.

Sudden steering or braking can worsen trailer sway. Stay calm, hold a steady course, and reduce speed smoothly.

Trailer swaying behind a towing vehicle
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Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

478. Which EU driving licence category is used for tractors?

Licence C.
Licence D.
Licence A.
✓ There is no single harmonised EU category.

There is no single harmonised EU driving licence category for agricultural or forestry tractors. The required licence depends on national rules. For example, Belgium uses category G, the Netherlands category T, and Germany categories L and T.

Tractor and agricultural driving licence categories
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Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

479. Why should you leave extra following distance when towing?

To prevent the trailer from blocking your view.
✓ Your vehicle combination may take longer to stop.
To reduce tyre wear on the towing vehicle.
To make the trailer easier to steer.

Towing adds weight and can increase stopping distance. Extra space gives you more time to react and brake smoothly.

Vehicle towing a trailer behind other traffic
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What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

480. What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

To select reverse gear.
To disengage the clutch.
To slow the vehicle during normal driving.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stationary when parked.

The manual parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is normally applied by pulling up the handbrake lever and released before driving away.

Manual handbrake lever in a vehicle
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

481. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
Open a window and continue driving.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

482. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Air recirculation.
Windscreen washer.
Air conditioning.
✓ Rear window demister.

This symbol indicates the rear window demister. It heats the rear window to help clear condensation, mist or frost and improve visibility.

Rear-window demister symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

483. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

To make the steering and pedals easier to operate.
To make blind spots disappear completely.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.
To improve the grip of the tyres.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

484. Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

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

Select N (Neutral) when drive should not be transmitted to the wheels. Unlike Park, Neutral does not lock the transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

485. Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

Because the road could be slippery beside parked cars.
✓ A door may open suddenly.
To make it easier for traffic to overtake you.
To stay outside the marked parking area.

A driver or passenger may open a door without seeing you. Leaving space reduces the risk of a dooring collision.

Cyclist riding beside parked cars
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Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D1?

486. Which passenger vehicles are covered by driving licence D1?

✓ Minibuses for up to 16 passengers and no longer than 8 m.
Cars carrying no more than eight passengers.
Buses designed for any number of passengers.
Goods vehicles up to 7,500 kg.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres. A trailer up to 750 kg may be towed.

Minibus covered by category D1
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Netherlands?

487. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Netherlands?

✓ 0.5 g/L.
0.0 g/L.
0.2 g/L.
0.8 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Netherlands is 0.5 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

488. How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

Anywhere, as long as the vehicle is not overloaded.
Loosely in the boot so it can move a little.
Loosely in the passenger area for short journeys.
✓ Securely, within load limits, without blocking visibility or lights.

Unsecured or overloaded cargo can affect steering and braking, injure occupants during sudden stops, or fall into the road. It must not obstruct the driver's view or vehicle lights.

Luggage and cargo carried in a vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

489. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Bonnet release.
Central door locking.
Parking brake.
Boot release.

This control releases the bonnet so that it can be opened. A secondary safety catch under the bonnet normally has to be released before it can be fully raised.

Bonnet-release control and symbol
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

490. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence A?

Car.
✓ Motorcycle.
Bus.
Moped.

Driving licence A is mainly associated with motorcycles. Category A1 covers lighter motorcycles, A2 covers medium-powered motorcycles, and A covers more powerful motorcycles.

Driving licence card for category A
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

491. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

492. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ A general warning requiring attention.
A brake-system fault.
An engine-management fault.
Electronic stability control.

This is a general or master warning symbol. It indicates that the vehicle has detected a condition requiring attention and is often accompanied by a message or another warning on the instrument display.

General warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

493. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Adaptive cruise control.
✓ Lane-departure warning.
Electronic stability control.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the lane-departure warning or lane-keeping system. The system monitors the vehicle's position within its lane and may warn the driver if the vehicle begins to leave the lane unintentionally.

Lane-departure warning symbol on the dashboard
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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

494. How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

It has no effect once the vehicle is moving.
It reduces aerodynamic resistance.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.

As speed increases, aerodynamic resistance generally rises, so the vehicle needs more energy to maintain that speed. Driving smoothly at an appropriate speed can therefore reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Vehicle speed and aerodynamic resistance
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What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

495. What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

Rely on other road users to give way to you.
Accelerate so you spend less time at the junction.
Watch only the traffic directly ahead of you.
✓ Reduce speed, observe carefully, and be ready to stop.

Junctions create conflict points between road users. Slowing down gives you more time to see hazards and react safely.

Cyclist approaching a road junction
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

496. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Seat belt not fastened.
Airbag-system warning.
Brake-system warning.
Parking brake applied.

This symbol is a seat-belt reminder. It indicates that the driver or another detected occupant has not fastened their seat belt.

Seat-belt reminder symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

497. Why should you avoid driving through deep water?

Increase speed to maintain full control through the water.
Driving through deep water is always prohibited.
✓ It can damage your vehicle or make you lose control.
Deep water makes the engine use too much oil.

Deep water can damage the engine, reduce braking ability, hide hazards, or cause the vehicle to lose grip. Reduce speed, assess the depth and conditions carefully, and avoid entering the water if you are unsure it is safe. If necessary, stop and use another route.

Deep water covering part of a road
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

498. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

Use the demister instead of the washers.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.
✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

499. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

Use only the front brake.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
Apply both brakes as suddenly as possible.
✓ Use both brakes smoothly and progressively.

During normal braking, use both the front and rear brakes smoothly and progressively. The front brake normally provides much of the braking force, while the rear brake also helps slow and stabilise the motorcycle. Sudden or poorly balanced braking can reduce stability or cause a wheel to lose grip.

Motorcyclist using the front and rear brakes
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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Netherlands?

500. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Netherlands?

Right-hand side.
✓ Left-hand side.

Drivers normally overtake on the left-hand side in Netherlands.

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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