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Oudere beperkt waarneming reactietijd

Older people often have limited perception and reaction ability and need more time to cross. Older people and people with a disability often have limited perception and reaction ability: they notice you late and need more time to cross

Source: RVV 1990 art. 49 · checked 2026-10-23

How the exam asks it

Watch the muted ~5 s clip: you approach a zebra crossing in a built-up area. Tap HAZARD! the moment you see the hazard develop, then choose what you do at the frozen frame: brake, release the accelerator or nothing?

Hazard perception: a pedestrian stepping onto the crossing (RVV 1990 art. 49 lid 2).
Watch the clip · The clip plays here as an animated image; the real hazard-perception test with tapping at the right moment is in the app.
  1. Brake
  2. Release the accelerator
  3. Nothing
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Correct answer: Brake

Correct choice: brake — a pedestrian stepping onto the crossing (10.3 m away, ~1.1 s to contact) is in your path; releasing the accelerator or doing nothing leaves too little room.

Why learners get this wrong: Releasing the accelerator is not enough here: a pedestrian stepping onto the crossing — 10.3 m away, ~1.1 s to contact. Only braking keeps you clear of the hazard (stop within the distance you can see to be clear).

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Watch the muted ~5 s clip: you pass a parking bay. Tap HAZARD! the moment you see the hazard develop, then choose what you do at the frozen frame: brake, release the accelerator or nothing?

Hazard perception: an occupant opening a door towards the carriageway (RVV 1990 art. 19).
Watch the clip · The clip plays here as an animated image; the real hazard-perception test with tapping at the right moment is in the app.
  1. Brake
  2. Release the accelerator
  3. Nothing
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Correct answer: Release the accelerator

Correct choice: release the accelerator — an occupant opening a door towards the carriageway (12.9 m away, ~2.6 s to contact) is developing beside or ahead of you: keep space, be ready to brake, no hard braking.

Why learners get this wrong: Hard braking is excessive here: an occupant opening a door towards the carriageway is not in your path yet (12.9 m away, ~2.6 s to contact). Releasing the accelerator keeps space and avoids being hit from behind.

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Watch the muted ~5 s clip: you approach a zebra crossing in a built-up area. Tap HAZARD! the moment you see the hazard develop, then choose what you do at the frozen frame: brake, release the accelerator or nothing?

Hazard perception: a pedestrian crossing the carriageway (RVV 1990 art. 49 lid 2).
Watch the clip · The clip plays here as an animated image; the real hazard-perception test with tapping at the right moment is in the app.
  1. Brake
  2. Release the accelerator
  3. Nothing
Show the answer

Correct answer: Nothing

Correct choice: nothing — a pedestrian crossing the carriageway (22.5 m away, ~4.3 s to contact) is no hazard to your path; keep watching and carry on calmly.

Why learners get this wrong: Unnecessary braking: a pedestrian crossing the carriageway is no (longer hazard to your path (22.5 m away, ~4.3 s to contact). Braking without reason obstructs and surprises the traffic behind you.

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Watch the muted ~5 s clip: you approach a zebra crossing in a built-up area. Tap HAZARD! the moment you see the hazard develop, then choose what you do at the frozen frame: brake, release the accelerator or nothing?

Hazard perception: a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross (RVV 1990 art. 49 lid 2).
Watch the clip · The clip plays here as an animated image; the real hazard-perception test with tapping at the right moment is in the app.
  1. Brake
  2. Release the accelerator
  3. Nothing
Show the answer

Correct answer: Brake

Correct choice: brake — a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross (11.0 m away, ~1.2 s to contact) is in your path; releasing the accelerator or doing nothing leaves too little room.

Why learners get this wrong: Releasing the accelerator is not enough here: a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross — 11.0 m away, ~1.2 s to contact. Only braking keeps you clear of the hazard (stop within the distance you can see to be clear).

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Watch the muted ~5 s clip: you approach a zebra crossing in a built-up area. Tap HAZARD! the moment you see the hazard develop, then choose what you do at the frozen frame: brake, release the accelerator or nothing?

Hazard perception: a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross (RVV 1990 art. 49 lid 2).
Watch the clip · The clip plays here as an animated image; the real hazard-perception test with tapping at the right moment is in the app.
  1. Brake
  2. Release the accelerator
  3. Nothing
Show the answer

Correct answer: Release the accelerator

Correct choice: release the accelerator — a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross (23.5 m away, ~3.6 s to contact) is developing beside or ahead of you: keep space, be ready to brake, no hard braking.

Why learners get this wrong: Hard braking is excessive here: a pedestrian standing at the kerb of the crossing, waiting to cross is not in your path yet (23.5 m away, ~3.6 s to contact). Releasing the accelerator keeps space and avoids being hit from behind.

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