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RVV 1990 art. 17: get in lane and signal

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A driver about to turn gets in lane first: right turn as far right as possible, left turn as far left (or the middle), and signals beforehand.

Source: RVV 1990 art. 17 · checked 2026-10-23

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At a roundabout in Denekamp, near an Aldi, you want to exit to the right. A cycle lane runs around the roundabout and continues into the cycle path you are now approaching; a cyclist is riding straight on that lane. What do you do?

  1. I signal in good time, let the cyclist go first, and only then turn off
  2. I signal and turn off, the cycle lane is a side issue as long as I watch the lane
  3. I turn off without signalling, since it's obvious I'm leaving the roundabout anyway
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Correct answer: I signal in good time, let the cyclist go first, and only then turn off

The cycle lane is part of the roundabout: the same priority duty as for continuing car traffic

Why learners get this wrong: When leaving a roundabout, you only need to watch for cars continuing around — you don't need to give way to cyclists on the cycle path alongside the roundabout.

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About Pre-sorting: choosing the correct lane in time: which statement is WRONG?

  1. When pre-sorting you do not need to indicate.
  2. The lane arrow mandatorily decides which direction you may take from that lane; you must follow it.
  3. You may never cross a solid line, even if there seems to be room.
  4. Pre-sorting must happen well in advance; switching too late or over a solid line is dangerous and not allowed.
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Correct answer: When pre-sorting you do not need to indicate.

You must signal your intention to change lanes in time with your indicator.

Why learners get this wrong: The arrows on the road are only advice that you may ignore.

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At a roundabout in Haaksbergen a cycle lane runs around it. You want to exit to the right; a cyclist on that lane keeps following the roundabout. What do you do?

  1. I turn off as planned, the cycle lane is a side issue as long as the lane is clear
  2. I honk so the cyclist brakes and I can drive through
  3. I give way to the cyclist before turning off
  4. I stop in the middle of the roundabout until the cyclist is completely gone
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Correct answer: I give way to the cyclist before turning off

False — Honking does not change the priority — the cyclist continuing around the roundabout goes first

Why learners get this wrong: When leaving a roundabout, you only need to watch for cars continuing around — you don't need to give way to cyclists on the cycle path alongside the roundabout.

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