At a garage in Putten there are two passenger cars that turn 5 years old this year: a petrol car and a diesel car. Both passed the APK last year. Which one must be inspected again this year?
- ✓ Only the diesel: after 3 years it is inspected every year
- Neither: after the inspection at 4 years the next is at 6 years
- Both: after the first inspection every car must return each year
Correct answer: Only the diesel: after 3 years it is inspected every year
Explanation
False — you apply the petrol schedule to the diesel. A car on diesel or gas is first inspected after 3 years and then every year; only petrol and electric have 4 - 6 - 8 years (RDW). (VekaBest p.206 (algemene APK-plicht, §13.2); RDW (LAW-VERIFIED interval-cyclus, geen boekcijfer))
Why learners get this wrong
- Wrong — you apply the petrol schedule to the diesel. A car on diesel or gas is first inspected after 3 years and then every year; only petrol and electric have 4 - 6 - 8 years (RDW).
- Wrong — a petrol car does not go annual right after its first inspection. Petrol and electric: at 4, 6 and 8 years, only then every year; so this petrol car is not due this year (RDW).
Topic: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
Read the rule: Core: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
Sections
- Challenge: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
- The model: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
- Core: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
- Why it matters: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
- Active recall: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
- Teach back: APK duty and the real inspection cycle
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