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The default speed limits
The standard speed limits in the Netherlands are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside built-up areas, 100 km/h on motorways (autowegen) and 100 km/h from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 130 km/h from 7 p.m...
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Jaywalking
In New York City, jaywalking has been decriminalized as of February 2024, after the City Council passed a law repealing the previous penalties for crossing the street outside crosswalks or against red...
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De vuistregel
As driver or passanger, you can quickly and easily check whether the distance to the vehicle in front is large enough. The rule of thumb is the name and quite literally you use your thumb to check the...
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Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are part of the car, more precisely mirrors mounted on the sides of the vehicle,
usually on the doors and sometimes on the front fenders. They serve the driver to monitor what is...
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Driving in the middle of the road
A 2 minus 1 road is a road that appears to have only one lane of traffic in each direction. There are wide shoulders on both sides that are used by cyclists and pedestrians and are marked with dashed/...
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Identification for the theory and driving test
Before taking the theory test and driving test, CBR staff will check your identity. If you do not have a valid identification, you will not be allowed to take the theory test or the driving test.
If...
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Aquaplaning
Did you know that the car’s tire contact patch is generally smaller than the size of your hand?
Aquaplaning (hydroplaning) is a dangerous occurrence of a layer of water under the tread of the tire whe...
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Increased number of accidents with elderly people!
Older road users often have impaired vision and hearing and perceive and react slowly. They can compensate for it to a point by their experiences, good habits, and routines.
Many elderly people have d...
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Turning back the clock - Danger for wildlife!
We are approaching the time of the year when we put our clocks on winter time 29th of October.
Every time we transition from daylight saving time to standard time we gain an extra hour of sleep. This...
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Traffic safety in Netherlands
Is traffic safety in the Netherlands good?
According to preliminary data from the European Commission for 2022, the number of road deaths per million inhabitants in Europe is 46.
The number of road d...
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