Dutch Traffic Signs (RVV 1990)

Learn all official traffic signs for the CBR driving theory exam.

J12 J: Warnings

Level crossing with single track

Level crossing with one railway track. This cross is placed directly at the crossing.

J13 J: Warnings

Level crossing with multiple tracks

Level crossing with two or more railway tracks. This double cross is placed directly at the crossing.

C22e1 C: Closed road

Zero-emission zone

Start of a zero-emission zone for delivery vans and trucks. Only vehicles meeting the indicated emission requirements may enter.

C22e10 C: Closed road

Emission zone diesel trucks & buses (class 6)

Start of a low-emission zone for diesel trucks and diesel buses. Access is allowed for vehicles with emission class 6 or higher.

C22e4 C: Closed road

Emission zone diesel passenger cars (class 4)

Start of a low-emission zone for diesel passenger cars. Access is allowed for vehicles with emission class 4 or higher.

C22e5 C: Closed road

Emission zone diesel passenger cars (class 5)

Start of a low-emission zone for diesel passenger cars. Access is allowed for vehicles with emission class 5 or higher.

C22e6 C: Closed road

Emission zone diesel cars & vans (class 4)

Start of a low-emission zone for diesel passenger cars and diesel vans. Access is allowed for vehicles with emission class 4 or higher.

C22e7 C: Closed road

Emission zone diesel cars & vans (class 5)

Start of a low-emission zone for diesel passenger cars and diesel vans. Access is allowed for vehicles with emission class 5 or higher.

C22e8 C: Closed road

Emission zone diesel trucks (class 6)

Start of a low-emission zone for diesel trucks. Access is allowed for trucks with emission class 6 or higher.

C22e9 C: Closed road

Emission zone diesel buses (class 6)

Start of a low-emission zone for diesel buses. Access is allowed for buses with emission class 6 or higher.

C22f C: Closed road

End of Low Emission Zone

End of the low-emission zone. The restrictions of that zone no longer apply from here.

A1 A: Speed

Maximum Speed Limit

Maximum speed: driving faster than the indicated speed is prohibited.

A2 A: Speed

End of Maximum Speed Limit

End of the indicated maximum speed limit.

A3 A: Speed

Speed Limit Zone

Start of a zone where the indicated maximum speed applies.

A4 A: Speed

Advisory Speed Limit

Advisory speed: recommended speed under normal, favourable conditions.

A5 A: Speed

End of Advisory Speed Limit

End of the indicated advisory speed.

B1 B: Priority

Priority Road

Priority road: traffic on this road has priority over traffic from side roads.

B2 B: Priority

End of Priority Road

End of the priority road. Standard priority rules or indicated signs apply from here.

B3 B: Priority

Priority Intersection

Priority intersection: traffic has priority over traffic from the intersecting road.

B4 B: Priority

Priority Junction Side Road Left

Priority intersection with side road on the left: traffic has priority over traffic from the left side road.

B5 B: Priority

Priority Junction Side Road Right

Priority intersection with side road on the right: traffic has priority over traffic from the right side road.

B6 B: Priority

Give Way (Yield)

Give way to traffic on the intersecting road.

B7 B: Priority

Stop Sign

Stop. Come to a complete stop and give way to traffic on the intersecting road.

C10 C: Closed road

Closed to vehicles with trailers

Closed to motor vehicles towing a trailer.

C11 C: Closed road

Closed to motorcycles

Closed to motorcycles.

C12 C: Closed road

Closed to all motor vehicles

Closed to all motor vehicles.

C13 C: Closed road

Closed to mopeds, bicycles and disabled carriages

Closed to mopeds, light mopeds and motorised mobility vehicles.

C14 C: Closed road

Closed to bicycles and non-motorized vehicles

Closed to bicycles and non-motorised mobility vehicles.

C15 C: Closed road

Closed to Cyclists & Mopeds

Closed to bicycles, mopeds and mobility vehicles.

C16 C: Closed road

Closed to pedestrians

Closed to pedestrians.

C17 C: Closed road

Closed to vehicles longer than indicated

Closed to vehicles and vehicle combinations longer than indicated on the sign.

C18 C: Closed road

Closed to vehicles wider than indicated

Closed to vehicles whose width, including load, exceeds the indicated limit.

C19 C: Closed road

Closed to vehicles higher than indicated

Closed to vehicles whose height, including load, exceeds the indicated limit.

C1 C: Closed road

Closed Road (Both Directions)

Closed in both directions to vehicles, riders, and persons in charge of animals or livestock.

C20 C: Closed road

Closed to vehicles with axle load higher than indicated

Closed to vehicles whose axle load exceeds the indicated limit.

C21 C: Closed road

Closed to vehicles heavier than indicated

Closed to vehicles and vehicle combinations whose total mass exceeds the indicated limit.

C22 C: Closed road

Closed to vehicles carrying dangerous goods

Closed to vehicles carrying dangerous goods.

C22e C: Closed road

Low Emission Zone

Start of a low-emission zone. Access depends on vehicle category and emission class as indicated on the sign.

C23-01 C: Closed road

Rush-hour lane open

Rush-hour lane open. The rush-hour lane may be used as a traffic lane.

C23-02 C: Closed road

Clear rush-hour lane

Clear the rush-hour lane. Leave the lane as soon as it is safe to do so.

C23-03 C: Closed road

End of rush-hour lane

End of the rush-hour lane. The lane may no longer be used as a traffic lane from here.

C2 C: Closed road

No Entry (One-way Road)

No entry from this side for vehicles, riders, and persons in charge of animals or livestock.

C3 C: Closed road

One-Way Traffic

One-way road: traffic may use the road only in the indicated direction.

C4 C: Closed road

One-Way Traffic (Alternative)

One-way road: traffic may use the road only in the direction of the arrow.

C5 C: Closed road

Entry permitted

Entry permitted for traffic in both directions.

C6 C: Closed road

Closed to Motor Vehicles (> 2 Wheels)

Closed to motor vehicles with more than two wheels.

C7 C: Closed road

Closed to Trucks (Goods Vehicles)

Closed to trucks.

C7a C: Closed road

Closed to Buses

Closed to buses.

C7b C: Closed road

Closed to buses and trucks

Closed to buses and trucks.

C8 C: Closed road

Closed to low-speed motor vehicles

Closed to agricultural and forestry tractors, low-speed motor vehicles and mobile machinery.

C9 C: Closed road

Closed to horse riders, cattle, carts, tractors, microcars, bicycles and mopeds

Closed to riders, livestock, wagons, agricultural and forestry tractors, low-speed motor vehicles, mobile machinery, microcars, bicycles, mopeds and mobility vehicles.

D1 D: Direction

Roundabout

Roundabout: compulsory direction of travel on the roundabout.

D2 D: Direction

Pass Right Only

Pass the sign or obstacle on the side indicated by the arrow.

D3 D: Direction

Pass on either side

The sign or obstacle may be passed on either side.

D4 D: Direction

Go Straight Only

Compulsory direction: straight ahead.

D5 D: Direction

Turn Right Only

Compulsory direction: turn right.

D6 D: Direction

Compulsory direction shown

Compulsory direction: follow one of the directions indicated by the arrows.

D7 D: Direction

Compulsory direction to be followed

Compulsory direction: follow the direction indicated by the arrow.

E10 E: Parking & stopping

Parking disc zone (Blue zone)

Start of a parking disc zone. Parking is allowed only under parking-disc-zone rules.

E11 E: Parking & stopping

End of parking disc zone

End of the parking disc zone.

E12 E: Parking & stopping

Park and Ride (P+R) parking area

Park-and-ride parking area for transferring to public or other transport.

E13 E: Parking & stopping

Carpool parking area

Parking area reserved for carpoolers.

E1 E: Parking & stopping

No Parking

No parking on the side of the road where the sign is placed.

E2 E: Parking & stopping

No Stopping (Clearway)

No stopping on the side of the road where the sign is placed.

E3 E: Parking & stopping

No parking for bicycles and mopeds

No placing or parking bicycles and mopeds.

E4 E: Parking & stopping

Parking Area

Parking area.

E5 E: Parking & stopping

Taxi Stand

Taxi stand: reserved for taxis.

E6 E: Parking & stopping

Disabled Parking Space

Disabled parking space: reserved for vehicles displaying a valid disabled parking permit.

E7 E: Parking & stopping

Loading and unloading zone

Area for immediate loading and unloading of goods.

E8 E: Parking & stopping

Parking for specific vehicle category

Parking area reserved for the vehicle category or group shown on the sign.

E9 E: Parking & stopping

Permit holders parking

Parking area reserved for permit holders only.

F10 F: Other bans & rules

Stop. Passing without stopping prohibited

Mandatory stop at the indicated checkpoint (customs, police, toll, etc.).

F10 F: Other bans & rules

Stop. Passing without stopping prohibited

Stop. Passing without stopping is prohibited; the reason or target group may be shown on the sign.

F11 F: Other bans & rules

Mandatory passing lane

Compulsory use of the passing lane for motor vehicles that cannot or may not travel faster than 25 km/h.

F12 F: Other bans & rules

End of mandatory passing lane

End of the compulsory passing lane for slow motor traffic.

F13 F: Other bans & rules

Bus lane

Roadway or lane reserved for scheduled buses.

F14 F: Other bans & rules

End of bus lane

End of the bus lane or bus road.

F15 F: Other bans & rules

Tram lane

Roadway or lane reserved for trams.

F16 F: Other bans & rules

End of tram lane

End of the tram lane or tram road.

F17 F: Other bans & rules

Bus and tram lane

Roadway or lane reserved for scheduled buses and trams.

F18 F: Other bans & rules

End of bus and tram lane

End of the bus and tram lane or road.

F19 F: Other bans & rules

Truck and bus lane

Roadway or lane reserved for trucks and scheduled buses.

F1 F: Other bans & rules

Overtaking Prohibited

Overtaking by motor vehicles is prohibited.

F2 F: Other bans & rules

End of Overtaking Ban

End of the overtaking ban for motor vehicles.

F20 F: Other bans & rules

End of truck and bus lane

End of the lane or road for trucks and scheduled buses.

F21 F: Other bans & rules

Truck lane

Roadway or lane reserved for trucks.

F22 F: Other bans & rules

End of truck lane

End of the lane or road for trucks.

F3 F: Other bans & rules

Overtaking Ban for Trucks

Trucks are prohibited from overtaking motor vehicles.

F4 F: Other bans & rules

End of Overtaking Ban for Trucks

End of the overtaking ban for trucks.

F5 F: Other bans & rules

Yield to Oncoming Traffic

Give way to traffic from the opposite direction.

F6 F: Other bans & rules

Oncoming Traffic Must Yield

Traffic from the opposite direction must give way to you.

F7 F: Other bans & rules

No U-Turns

U-turns are prohibited.

F8 F: Other bans & rules

End of All Restrictions

End of all prohibitions indicated by road signs.

F9 F: Other bans & rules

End of all restrictions on electronic signs

End of all prohibitions indicated by electronic signalling panels.

G1 G: Special roads

Motorway (Highway)

Start of a motorway. Only motor vehicles capable and permitted to travel at least 60 km/h may use this road.

G10 G: Special roads

End of bridle path

End of the bridle path.

G11 G: Special roads

Compulsory Bicycle Lane

Compulsory cycle path: cyclists must use this path.

G12 G: Special roads

Bicycle and moped path

End of the compulsory cycle path.

G12a G: Special roads

Compulsory Bicycle & Moped Path

Compulsory cycle/moped path: intended for cyclists and moped riders.

G12b G: Special roads

End of bicycle/moped path

End of the compulsory cycle/moped path.

G13 G: Special roads

Optional bicycle path

Optional cycle path. Cyclists may use this path; mopeds with engines running are not permitted.

G14 G: Special roads

End of optional bicycle path

End of the optional cycle path.

G2 G: Special roads

End of Motorway

End of the motorway.

G3 G: Special roads

Expressway (Autoweg)

Start of a motor road. Only motor vehicles capable and permitted to travel at least 50 km/h may use this road.

G4 G: Special roads

End of Expressway

End of the motor road.

G5 G: Special roads

Living Street (Woonerf)

Start of a home zone. Drivers must drive at walking pace and take account of pedestrians and playing children.

G6 G: Special roads

End of Living Street

End of the home zone.

G7 G: Special roads

Pedestrian path

Pedestrian path: intended for pedestrians.

G8 G: Special roads

End of pedestrian path

End of the pedestrian path.

G9 G: Special roads

Bridle path

Bridle path: mandatory path for horse riders.

H1 H: Built-up area

Built-up Area (Town Boundary)

Start of a built-up area. Built-up-area traffic rules apply from here unless otherwise indicated.

H2 H: Built-up area

End of Built-up Area

End of the built-up area. Outside-built-up-area traffic rules apply from here unless otherwise indicated.

J10 J: Warnings

Level crossing with gates

Warning for a level crossing with gates or half-barriers.

J11 J: Warnings

Level crossing without gates

Warning for a level crossing without gates.

J14 J: Warnings

Tram crossing

Warning for a tram crossing.

J15 J: Warnings

Movable bridge

Warning for a movable bridge.

J16 J: Warnings

Road Works Ahead

Warning for road works.

J17 J: Warnings

Road narrows

Warning for a road narrowing on both sides.

J18 J: Warnings

Road narrows right

Warning for a road narrowing on the right.

J19 J: Warnings

Road narrows left

Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

J1 J: Warnings

Uneven Road Ahead

Warning for a bad or uneven road surface.

J20 J: Warnings

Slippery Road Ahead

Warning for slippery road conditions.

J21 J: Warnings

Children crossing

Warning for children.

J22 J: Warnings

Pedestrian crossing

Warning for a pedestrian crossing.

J23 J: Warnings

Pedestrians crossing

Warning for crossing pedestrians.

J24 J: Warnings

Cyclists & Moped Riders Crossing

Warning for crossing cyclists and moped riders.

J25 J: Warnings

Loose gravel

Warning for loose stones or chippings.

J26 J: Warnings

Quay or river bank

Warning for a quay or river bank.

J27 J: Warnings

Wild animals crossing

Warning for wild animals crossing.

J28 J: Warnings

Cattle crossing

Warning for livestock on or near the road.

J29 J: Warnings

Two-Way Traffic Ahead

Warning for oncoming traffic or two-way traffic.

J2 J: Warnings

Dangerous Curve Right

Warning for a dangerous bend to the right.

J30 J: Warnings

Low-flying aircraft

Warning for low-flying aircraft.

J31 J: Warnings

Side wind

Warning for side winds.

J32 J: Warnings

Traffic Lights Ahead

Warning for traffic lights.

J33 J: Warnings

Traffic congestion

Warning for traffic congestion or slow-moving traffic.

J34 J: Warnings

Accident

Warning for an accident or incident.

J35 J: Warnings

Low visibility

Warning for poor visibility due to snow, rain or fog.

J36 J: Warnings

Ice or snow

Warning for ice or snow.

J37 J: Warnings

General danger ahead

Warning for danger. The type of danger may be indicated on an additional plate.

J38 J: Warnings

Speed bump

Warning for a speed bump.

J39 J: Warnings

Warning for retractable bollard (poller)

Warning for a movable bollard.

J3 J: Warnings

Dangerous Curve Left

Warning for a dangerous bend to the left.

J4 J: Warnings

Double Curve Right First

Warning for dangerous bends, first to the right.

J5 J: Warnings

Double Curve Left First

Warning for dangerous bends, first to the left.

J6 J: Warnings

Steep hill upward

Warning for a steep uphill gradient.

J7 J: Warnings

Steep hill downward

Warning for a dangerous downhill gradient.

J8 J: Warnings

Dangerous intersection

Warning for a dangerous intersection.

J9 J: Warnings

Roundabout ahead

Warning for a roundabout.

K1 K: Directions

Low decision sign (highway)

Low direction sign with route information for the indicated directions.

K10 K: Directions

Advance direction sign (urban area)

Advance direction sign within a built-up area.

K11 K: Directions

Lane pre-selection sign

Lane selection sign at an intersection, showing directions per lane.

K2 K: Directions

Advance exit direction sign

Advance direction sign at an exit, showing destinations and route information.

K2 K: Directions

Advance exit direction sign

Advance direction sign at an exit, showing destinations and route information.

K3 K: Directions

Service area decision sign

Direction sign to a service area or facility.

K4 K: Directions

High decision sign (highway)

High direction sign with destinations and lane or route information.

K4 K: Directions

High decision sign (highway)

High direction sign with destinations and lane or route information.

K7 K: Directions

Bicycle and moped direction sign

Direction sign for cyclists and moped riders.

K8 K: Directions

Stack direction sign for cyclists and mopeds

Stacked direction sign for cyclists and moped riders with multiple destinations.

K9 K: Directions

Route direction sign (non-highway)

Advance direction sign or diversion sign on a non-motorway road.

L1 L: Information

Height of underpass

Indicates the available clearance height of an underpass.

L10 L: Information

Advance warning of traffic measure

Advance indication of an upcoming traffic measure.

L11 L: Information

Sign applies only to indicated lane(s)

Indicates that a traffic sign applies only to the indicated lane or lanes.

L12 L: Information

Sign applies only to indicated lane

Indicates that a traffic sign applies only to the indicated lane.

L13 L: Information

Traffic tunnel

Start of a traffic tunnel. Additional traffic rules apply in tunnels, such as using dipped headlights.

L14 L: Information

Emergency lay-by

Emergency lay-by: use only in an emergency or breakdown.

L15 L: Information

Emergency lay-by with phone and fire extinguisher

Emergency lay-by with emergency telephone and fire extinguisher.

L16 L: Information

Emergency lay-by with phone

Emergency lay-by with emergency telephone.

L17 L: Information

Emergency lay-by with fire extinguisher

Emergency lay-by with fire extinguisher.

L18 L: Information

Emergency phone and fire extinguisher

Indicates an emergency telephone and fire extinguisher.

L19-links L: Information

Nearest exit left

Indicates the nearest exit on the left.

L19-rechts L: Information

Nearest exit right

Indicates the nearest exit on the right.

L2 L: Information

Pedestrian Crossing

Indicates a pedestrian crossing.

L20 L: Information

Passing place right

Passing place on the right side of the road.

L21 L: Information

Passing place left

Passing place on the left side of the road.

L3a L: Information

Tram and bus stop

Stop for trams and buses.

L3b L: Information

Bus stop

Bus stop.

L3c L: Information

Tram stop

Tram stop.

L4 L: Information

Dead end except for cyclists and pedestrians

Dead-end road with passage for cyclists and pedestrians.

L5 L: Information

End of lane (merge)

End of a lane. Drivers must merge in good time.

L6 L: Information

Lane split

Lanes split into different directions.

L7 L: Information

Number of through lanes

Indicates the number of through lanes.

L8 L: Information

Dead end road

Dead-end road: no through route for vehicles.

L9 L: Information

Advance warning of dead end

Advance indication of a dead-end road.

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Verkeersborden Kennis voor het CBR Theorie Examen

Het herkennen en begrijpen van verkeersborden is een van de belangrijkste onderdelen van het CBR theorie-examen. Tijdens het officiële examen worden er diverse vragen gesteld over wat je bij een specifiek bord moet doen. Denk hierbij aan het aanpassen van je snelheid, het verlenen van voorrang, of bepalen of je ergens mag inrijden of parkeren.

Rangorde in het verkeer

In het Nederlandse verkeer geldt een strikte rangorde voor regels en tekens. Het is essentieel om deze rangorde uit je hoofd te kennen:

Aanwijzingen van verkeersregelaars: Deze gaan altijd boven alles. Als een politieagent je sommeert door te rijden bij een rood licht, moet je doorrijden.
Verkeerslichten: Gaan boven verkeersborden en de standaard verkeersregels.
Verkeersborden en tekens op de weg: Deze gaan boven de algemene verkeersregels (zoals rechts heeft voorrang).
Standaard verkeersregels: De basisregels die gelden als er geen borden, lichten of regelaars zijn (bijvoorbeeld: rechts heeft voorrang op een gelijkwaardig kruispunt).

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