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Pedestrian safety in the dark on unpaved roads
When walking on unpaved roads, it’s crucial to take safety precautions, especially after dark.
As a pedestrian, always walk on the left side of the road. This positioning allows you to see oncoming t...
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How far does the low beam shine?
Most new cars on the road today have headlights that illuminate the road beyond the legally required distance of 30 meters for low beam. However, it remains a legal requirement that low beam headlight...
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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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The rule of thumb
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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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 (dangerous occurrence)
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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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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