Before a junction you are in the straight-ahead lane and see the left-turn lane right next to it, separated by a solid line. There is room. You may not cross that line now.

Explanation

False — you think room cancels the line. You may not cross a solid line between lanes, even if there seems to be room; then carry on in your own lane. (Theorie hoofdstuk 7 — Manoeuvres: wegrijden en voorsorteren)

Why learners get this wrong

• Wrong: you think room cancels the line. You may not cross a solid line between lanes, even if there seems to be room; then carry on in your own lane.

Topic: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time

Read the rule: Core: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time

Sections

• Challenge: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time
• The model: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time
• Core: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time
• Why it matters: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time
• Common trap: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time
• Active recall: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time
• Teach back: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time
• Memory hook: Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time

Terms

• Doorgetrokken streep
• Signalling
• Rijstrook kiezen
• Tijdig invoegen
• Voorsorteerpijlen
• Voorsorteren

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• You are approaching a junction with lane-choice arrows
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Related topics

• Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
• Turning right: the fixed look order and who you must give way to
• Hill start: two risks, one coordinated action