License Exam Flashcards
What are the main traffic rules for all road users?
You must conduct yourself in a such a manner that:
- You do not hinder the free flow of the traffic unneccesarily
- You do not endanger road safety or create the risk of endangering road safety
What are the required documents for drivers of motor vehicles on the Dutch Windward Islands?
- A valid driving license
- Valid Motor Vehicle Insurance Documents
- A Valid Receipt for you repayments on number plates (Road Tax)
- A Valid Test Card (Inspection Card
How long is a driving license valid for?
5 consecutive years
How long is a international driving license valid for?
1 year
How long is motor vehicle insurance valid for?
1 year
How long is the road tax, number plate valid for?
1 year
How long is your Inspection Card valid for?
Private Vehicles: 2 years
Public Transportation 1 year
When is it not allowed to drive a motor vehicle even when you have a valid license?
When you are :
- Sick
- Exhausted
- Using medication that may hamper your driving negatively
- Emotionally upset
- Under the influence of alcohol beverages or drugs
- Too old, weak, physical, or mentally handicapped
- Prohibited from driving by the law
When do you not need a driving license to drive a motor vehicle on the public road?
- When you, having reached the age of 18 are driving or riding a motor vehicle whose maximum speed is not capable of exceeding 20KM per hour
- You are driving on your way to or from the examination for a driving license
- When receiving lessons, with a person next to you that has a valid driving license for the type of vehicle you are driving
Who issues, suspends, or revokes driving licenses?
Minister of Justice
What is meant by suspension of a driving license?
Temporary taking back of a driving license. One is not allowed to drive or ride a motor vehicle of any kind during the time of the suspension.
What must you do after having received notification that your driving license has been suspended or revoked?
After you have received such notification you must submit your drivers license within 8 days to the address mentioned in the official notice
Who needs a driving license to drive a motor vehicle on the public road?
All motor vehicle users driving or riding on public roads
List all categories of driving licenses
A,B,C,D, BE,CE, DE
What is the minimum age required to obtain the various categories of driving licenses?
A&B: 18
C&D or combination with E: 21
When must the horn be used?
When your approach could endanger traffic
When you are overtaking during the day
What sound is expected from the horn and at what distance must it be heard?
The horn must emit a single pitched tone which must be heard at a distance of at least 100 meters
How must you reverse?
Slowly at walking pace and on the side of the road where your vehicle was situated before you started reversing
What must you do when ou are being overtaken?
Stay as much possible to the extreme right and do not accelerate
What must you do when your vehicle is damaged or not functioning on the public road?
You must remove your vehicle before 48 hours, beyond that you will be in violation of the traffic ordinance and the vehicle may be towed away at the owners expense
What is the name of a vehicle being towed?
Strung car
What must you do before holding a race or organising a parade on the public roads?
You must submit a request to the Ministry of Justice. Without written permission from said office you are not allowed to hold or take part in a race or parade
What is meant by waiting or parking?
Waiting or parking means leaving you vehicle attended or unattended with its engine running on or off, longer than required for a rapid and continuous loading of cargo or rapid and continuous boarding or exiting of passengers
List occasions when special permission is needed to use public roads
- To participate in parades or races
- To organize parades or races
- To tow a wagon or trailer
- To squeeze infant of a line of waiting vehicles
- For a truck motorist to transport one or more persons outside the drivers cabin, except when said persons are attending to the cargo, loading or unloading