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RVV 1990 art. 10: other drivers use the carriageway

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Other drivers use the carriageway; for parking they may use other parts of the road, but never the footway, footpath, cycle path or bridle path.

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

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On the A16 near Zwijndrecht traffic is jammed solid across three lanes; there is no hard shoulder. Behind you an ambulance approaches with flashing lights and siren. What do you do?

  1. You move over where you can, so that the ambulance can get through
  2. You switch to the lane that is still moving a bit faster
  3. You wait until the rows form the fixed left/right formation
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Correct answer: You move over where you can, so that the ambulance can get through

False — you look for a faster lane. In a jam you do not change lanes, even if another lane seems faster; without a hard shoulder you clear space for the emergency service

Why learners get this wrong: In a traffic jam you may change lanes if another lane is clearly moving faster.

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On the A15 near Vianen you unexpectedly come upon a traffic jam and switch on your hazard lights. Statement: you keep them on until the jam has fully cleared.

  1. True
  2. False
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Correct answer: False

Why learners get this wrong: Once you are in a traffic jam, you keep the hazard lights on for as long as you are stationary.

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On the A29 near Numansdorp your engine cuts out. You just manage to roll onto the hard shoulder; traffic is racing past next to you. What do you do now?

  1. Get out on the right, vest on, call roadside assistance from behind the barrier and only name the motorway
  2. Get out on the right, vest on, call roadside assistance from behind the barrier using the hectometre marker
  3. Stay in the car with my seatbelt on and call roadside assistance from my seat until they arrive
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Correct answer: Get out on the right, vest on, call roadside assistance from behind the barrier using the hectometre marker

False — You only give the road. Also give the number on the hectometre marker beside the hard shoulder, so roadside assistance knows exactly where you are

Why learners get this wrong: When calling roadside assistance, you only need to say which motorway you are on; they will find the exact location themselves.

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