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RVV 1990 art. 76: solid line

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A solid line between lanes or beside a path must not be crossed; a broken line on your side means you may.

Source: RVV 1990 art. 76 · checked 2026-10-23

How the exam asks it

At a roundabout just outside Stadskanaal, alongside the N31, you see no sign at all and no shark's-teeth markings. A cyclist is entering the roundabout from your right; you are already driving on the roundabout. What applies?

  1. You have priority, because traffic on the roundabout always goes first
  2. You have priority, because the cyclist comes from the right and cyclists must always wait on a roundabout
  3. The cyclist has priority, because without a sign the rechts-regel applies to entering traffic
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Correct answer: The cyclist has priority, because without a sign the rechts-regel applies to entering traffic

Without a sign/shark's-teeth the rechts-regel applies: the entering cyclist has priority

Why learners get this wrong: Traffic already on the roundabout always has priority over traffic entering — sign or no sign.

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About Solid line: main rule, two exceptions, and the gore area: which statement is WRONG?

  1. A solid line may never be crossed under any circumstances.
  2. Road markings are themselves traffic signs and outrank traffic rules; they are exactly as binding as a sign, even with no sign next to them at all.
  3. A hatched marking or gore area may not be used, full stop — it is not a lane, not even when busy.
  4. The crossing ban does not apply if the side from which you cross (so YOUR OWN side) has a broken line.
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Correct answer: A solid line may never be crossed under any circumstances.

The ban has two exceptions: if the line on your own side is broken, or if you use it to reach or leave a hard shoulder, breakdown bay or peak-hour lane. 'Never' is not always true

Why learners get this wrong: A road marking (such as a line) is advisory; as long as there is no sign next to it, you are not required to follow it.

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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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