Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Theory Test Driving > Chapter 3 > Flashcards

Chapter 3 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Drivers Test flashcards
1
Q

Operational area of signs

A

Signs generally apply to both sides of the road, except for those prohibiting parking or waiting which apply to the side they are on

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Supplementary road signs

A

May be under traffic signs and tell you cases when applies/doesn’t apply

-If supplementary sign shows only a symbol, then sign only applies to this category. If it doesn’t say uitgezonderd (except) then it doesn’t

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

of traffic sign categories

A

11

Signs are referred to as letters and the signs within these groups by figures

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Traffic signs beginning with A

A

SPEED SIGNS

  • prohibit driving faster than indicated speed or the end of speed limit
  • may also indicate max limit in a zone
  • There is also a sign recommending a speed
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Traffic signs beginning with B

A

RIGHT OF WAY SIGNS

  • Regulate right of way on crossing and some bending roads
  • some oblige you to stop and others to be cautious
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Traffic signs beginning with C

A

CLOSED ROADS

-Who may/may not enter road

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Traffic signs beginning with D

A

DIRECTION SIGNS

-Oblige you to follow direction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Traffic signs beginning with E

A

PARKING AND WAITING SIGNS

-Can/can’t park

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Traffic signs beginning with F

A

OTHER MANDATORY AND PROHIBITIVE SIGNS

-Where can and can’t overtake, when to give way to approaching traffic or when other prohibitions are lifted

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Traffic signs beginning with G

A

TRAFFIC RULES
-Indicate trunk road/motorway, residential area subject to speed restriction, footpaths, fietspad/moped track or bridle path

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Traffic signs beginning with J

A

WARNING SIGNS

  • Imminent danger and take account of it
  • Place where drivers may not see it, or in time since danger is not often expected
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Traffic signs beginning with K

A

PANELS WITH ROUTES/DIRECTIONS

-Info on direction and whether goes by motorway, trunk road, provincial road etc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Traffic signs beginning with L

A

INFORMATION PANELS

-How many lanes and where and if road comes to dead end etc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What to consider when see road signs

A
  • To whom it applies
  • What sign tells you
  • What to expect after sign
  • What behaviour fits with sign
  • What does sign warn against
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Temporary signs

A

-If two speed limits, go for lowest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Matrix signs

A
  • Electronic signs have same meaning (suspended over road)

- If matrix sign and traffic sign have two limits - go for lowest (usually matrix)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Solid line means…

A
  • No crossing if (on left)
    • line divides into lanes
    • marks the axis of the road
  • No crossing if (on right)
    - Divides into lanes
    - marks fietspad lane (doesn’t apply to motor assisted bicycle)
  • If vehicles are parked illegally and you need to go around them, you may, provided it isn’t dangerous
  • Solid line along highway may be crossed if needed (allowed to cross line into rush hour lane if it is open
18
Q

Broken line means…

A

Allowed to cross without causing danger

19
Q

Bus lanes & routes

A

Don’t use

20
Q

Warning line

A

Broken line longer than interruptions in line indicate dangerous situation

21
Q

Diagonal hatchings

A
  • marked with diagonal white lines
  • applied to reduce # of lanes
  • No driving on them
22
Q

Temporary road markings

A
  • take priority over road markings

- usually yellow over white lines

23
Q

General traffic lights

A

allows volume of traffic to move smoothly

24
Q

Amber light

A
  • If can’t stop, go
  • If can, don’t
  • pay attention to other vehicles even if have the green light
25
Q

Lights without arrows

A

-Pay attention to approaching traffic - must give way to traffic if there is any

26
Q

Lights with arrows

A

apply to those moving that way…

  • will have no other traffic you would need to give way to
  • be careful when light turns yellow - as other traffic may move quickly after
27
Q

Lining up at light

A

At lights, line up to left of lorry because you’ll accelerate faster and free flow will then be achieved
-If want to turn left, join left lane, even if turning the next left after junction, as it is harder to get in after junction

28
Q

Traffic volume

A

-Some lights react to volume - sometimes lights that turn red might right away turn green again… Don’t stop or wait without reason

29
Q

When lights aren’t working

A
  • Flash amber as a warning that they aren’t working
  • Be careful
  • Right of way rule indicated by signs apply
  • If no sign, general rule applies
30
Q

Turning right through red light

A

-sometimes there are signs allowing cyclists and moped users to do so.

‘rechtsaf voor fietsers vrij’

  • cyclists must still give way to traffic crossing
  • be prepared for cyclists to move in front of you at these times
31
Q

Two coloured traffic lights

A
  • often at level crossing and sometimes at bridges to prevent blockage at level and to act as transitional signal on bridges
  • still stop at yellow if safe to do so
  • sometimes at pedestrian crossings - meaning is same as 3 colours lights
32
Q

Amber flashing light

A
  • approaching dangerous spot
  • often combined with a sign with info on hazardous situation
    • ex. arrow pointing to left suggests extra attention when turning left
33
Q

Level-crossing lights

A
  • white flashing light means you may proceed (no train)

- Red flashing light means stop

34
Q

Bridge lights

A

Red - stop - often used in combination with two coloured traffic lights

35
Q

Lane signalling

A
  • Green arrow - may use lane
  • Max speed - may use at max speed
  • red cross - may not cross into lane
  • white arrow - approach signal to red cross
  • Bus - reg service buses or drivers of other buses
  • lijnbus - only bus of reg service
  • sign F9 - end of all restrictions imposed by matrix
36
Q

Order of importance of instructions

A

Always apply unless indicated

-lights take precedence over signs and markings regulating right of way, but always follow authorized persons if they’re there

  1. Instruction
  2. Traffic Signs
  3. Traffic Rules
37
Q

School crossing

A

Cross guards have authority to make you stop for children

38
Q

Persons accompanying a rail vehicle

A

obliged to stop if person accompanying a rail vehicle gives a stop signal.
-may be red flag or light

39
Q

Police/military/customs officers and instructions

A

officers competent in matter and recognizable as such may give instruction that you must obey.
-May be given in officially agreed gestures

40
Q

Order to stop

A

STOP
STOP POLITIE
STOP DOUANE (customs)

-many public authorities don’t need to obey signs etc

Theory Test Driving (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions