Road signs
Dutch road signs and what they mean
158 signs from the Dutch traffic rules and signs regulations (RVV 1990), explained in plain English. Every group ends with a short quiz.
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- Speed limit signs A Signs for the speed limit, 30 zones and the recommended speed. 7 signs
- Priority signs B Signs that say who has priority: the priority road, priority junctions, give way and stop. 7 signs
- No entry and closed road signs C Round signs with a red border: certain traffic may not enter. Plus one way streets and the rush hour lane. 31 signs
- Mandatory direction signs D Round blue signs with an arrow: the direction you must follow. 6 signs
- Parking and stopping signs E No parking, no stopping, parking disc zones and parking for specific groups. 15 signs
- Overtaking and other rules F No overtaking, priority at a narrowing, no U-turns and the end of all restrictions. 11 signs
- Road type and path signs G Motorway, autoweg, erf (residential zone), cycle paths, footpaths and the built-up area. 20 signs
- Warning signs J Triangular signs with a red border: they warn of danger ahead. 39 signs
- Information signs L Blue information signs: stops, lanes, dead ends, tunnels and facilities along the motorway. 22 signs
Telling signs apart by shape
Shape and colour tell you a lot before you have even read the symbol.
| Red border, round | A ban. You may not do something, such as enter or drive faster than the number. |
|---|---|
| Blue, round | An order. You must do something, such as follow a direction or use a path. |
| Triangle with a red border | A warning of danger ahead. |
| Blue, rectangular | Information, for example about a road, a zone or parking. |
A sign with a diagonal line through it usually means a rule ends. A plate under a sign can limit the rule, for example to certain times or vehicles.
Road signs in the theory exam
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