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RVV 1990 art. 74: pedestrian lights

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Pedestrian lights: green = you may cross; flashing green = finish a crossing already begun, do not start; red = do not cross.

Source: RVV 1990 art. 74 · checked 2026-10-23

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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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About Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane: which statement is correct?

  1. A red cross above a lane means you may still use that lane when it is busy and the other lanes are jammed.
  2. At a level crossing, a white flashing light means there is danger and you must stop.
  3. The pre-warning for a red cross is a WHITE arrow, not a yellow one.
  4. Tram/bus lights apply only to trams and scheduled buses; other vehicles may ignore them.
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Correct answer: The pre-warning for a red cross is a WHITE arrow, not a yellow one.

The pre-warning for a red cross is a WHITE arrow, not a yellow one. Colour codes differ per sign system

Why learners get this wrong: A red cross above a lane means you may still use that lane when it is busy and the other lanes are jammed.

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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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