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Winterbanden niet verplicht temperatuur profieldiepte

Winter tyres are not mandatory in the Netherlands, but below 7 degrees and on a snow-covered road surface they give more grip than ordinary tyres; you recognise them by a snowflake symbol and an M+S logo.

Source: RVV 1990 art. 19 · checked 2026-10-23

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At a petrol station in Zuidlaren you quickly scrape your windscreen free of ice and get in. The roof, rear window and number plate are still covered in a layer of snow. May you drive off?

  1. No, I first also clear the roof, rear window and number plate
  2. Yes, the windscreen is the only thing that counts for sufficient sight
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Correct answer: No, I first also clear the roof, rear window and number plate

You clear windows, lights, mirrors, roof AND number plates

Why learners get this wrong: It is enough to clear only the windscreen of snow before setting off.

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You clear windows, lights, mirrors, roof AND number plates; you are already liable to a fine for insufficient sight through the windscreen OR the front side windows.

  1. False
  2. True
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Correct answer: True

You clear windows, lights, mirrors, roof AND number plates; you are already liable to a fine for insufficient sight through the windscreen OR the front side windows

Why learners get this wrong: It is enough to clear only the windscreen of snow before setting off.

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About Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule: which statement is WRONG?

  1. Winter tyres are not mandatory in the Netherlands; they do give more grip below 7 degrees and on a snow-covered road surface.
  2. In the Netherlands the use of metal snow chains is banned; plastic snow chains ARE allowed.
  3. You clear windows, lights, mirrors, roof AND number plates; you are already liable to a fine for insufficient sight through the windscreen OR the front side windows.
  4. During snowfall you may simply use full beam at night for better sight.
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Correct answer: During snowfall you may simply use full beam at night for better sight.

Do not use full beam during snowfall, you get blinded by the reflection of the light on the snowflakes; full beam is already banned during the day anyway

Why learners get this wrong: Winter tyres are mandatory in the Netherlands as soon as it snows or freezes.

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Do not use full beam during snowfall, you get blinded by the reflection of the light on the snowflakes; full beam is already banned during the day anyway.

  1. False
  2. True
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Correct answer: True

Do not use full beam during snowfall, you get blinded by the reflection of the light on the snowflakes; full beam is already banned during the day anyway

Why learners get this wrong: During snowfall you may simply use full beam at night for better sight.

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About Snow, black ice and winter tyres: clearing, driving style and the chain rule: which statement is correct?

  1. During snowfall full beam is only a problem when oncoming traffic approaches; without oncoming traffic it is simply allowed.
  2. In the Netherlands the use of metal snow chains is banned; plastic snow chains ARE allowed.
  3. It is enough to clear only the windscreen of snow before setting off.
  4. Winter tyres are mandatory in the Netherlands as soon as it snows or freezes.
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Correct answer: In the Netherlands the use of metal snow chains is banned; plastic snow chains ARE allowed.

In the Netherlands the use of metal snow chains is banned; plastic snow chains ARE allowed

Why learners get this wrong: During snowfall full beam is only a problem when oncoming traffic approaches; without oncoming traffic it is simply allowed.

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