Abbreviations

Question 1

AAG

Answer 1

Adem Alcohol Gehalte

Breath Alcohol concentration (BRAC)

Question 2

ABRI

Answer 2

“ABRI” is derived from the French verb ?brier”, which means “to selter”.

Shelter for bus/tram passengers at a stop.

Question 3

ADOB

Answer 3

Automatische Dubbele Halve Overweg Bomen

Level crossing with double half-way barriers; also has lights and bells.

Question 4

AED

Answer 4

Automatische Electronische Defibrilator

Automatic electronic defibrillator.

Question 5

AHOB

Answer 5

Automatische Halve Overweg Bomen

Level crossing with single half-way barriers; also has lights and bells.

Question 6

AKI

Answer 6

Automatische Knippericht Installatie

Open level crossing with only flashing lights and bells.

Question 7

APK

Answer 7

Algemene Periodieke Keuring

Mandatory periodical vehicle inspection.

Question 8

APV

Answer 8

Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening

Local by-law that has been passed by the town council (Gemeente), e.g. a non-alcoholic area.

Question 9

ASP

Answer 9

Alcohol Slot Programma

Alcohol lock programme.

Question 10

BAG

Answer 10

Bloed Alcohol Gehalte

Blood Alcohol concentration (BAC).

Question 11

BD

Answer 11

Berm Drip

Dynamic route information panel placed in the verge.

Question 12

BOB

Answer 12

Bewust Onbeschonken Bestuurder

“Bob” is actually just a name invented by the Belgian Institute for Traffic Safety. The conscious sober driver; plans to visit a pub or dine out? Then make a plan beforehand and agree on who will not drink a drop of alcohol; that’s the Bob.

Question 13

BOF

Answer 13

Bromfietsers Op Fietspad

Mopeds divert to the combined compulsory cycle/moped path; a white sign with a red moped symbol and an arrow will point in the direction of the diversion.

Question 14

CADO

Answer 14

Calamiteiten Doorgang

Calamity drive through,emergency evacuation.

Question 15

DRIP

Answer 15

Dynamische Route Informatie Paneel

Dynamic route information panel.

Question 16

DRL

Answer 16

Dag Rij Lichten

Daytime running lights.

Question 17

EHBO

Answer 17

Eerste Hulp bij Ongelukken

First Aid

Question 18

EMA

Answer 18

Educatieve Maatregel Alcohol en Verkeer

Educational measure for alcohol abuse in traffic.

Question 19

EMG

Answer 19

Educatieve Maatregel Gedrag en Verkeer

Educational measure for anti-social behaviour in traffic.

Question 20

FOP

Answer 20

Fietsers Oversteek Plaats

Crossing point for cyclists

Question 21

HNR

Answer 21

Het Nieuwel Rijden

Ecological driving. Driving in a fuel efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

Question 22

KMar

Answer 22

Koninklijke Marechaussee

Personnel of the Koninklijke Marechaussee (Royal Dutch Military Police).

Question 23

LBT

Answer 23

Land Bouw Trekker

Agricultural and Forestry Tractors

Question 24

LEMA

Answer 24

Lichte Educatie Maatregel Alcohol en Verkeer

Light educational measure for alcohol abuse in traffic.

Question 25

MBBS

Answer 25

Motorrijtuigen Met een Beperkte Snelheid

Motor carriages with a limited speed.

Question 26

OFOS

Answer 26

Opgeblazen Fiets Opstel Strook

Advanced stop line for cyclists, light mopeds and invalid carriages at junctions.

Question 27

SVI

Answer 27

Schade Verzekering Inzittenden

Liability Insurance Occupants; an additional insurance for the occupants of the vehicle.

Question 28

SVO

Answer 28

Schade Verzekering Opzittenden

Liability Insurance Pillion Passengers; an additional insurance for the pillion passengers on a bromfiets, motorcycle etc.

Question 29

VOP

Answer 29

Voetgangers Oversteek Plaats

Pedestrian crossing.

Question 30

WA

Answer 30

Wettelijke Aansprakelijkheid

Third Party Liability Insurance; this insurance is a legal requirement; this is a third party liability insurance policy that will only cover damages to the other party, i.e. the person and his vehicle (third party).