About Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars: which statement is WRONG?
- Only a BLUE flashing beacon with a two-tone horn makes a vehicle a priority vehicle you must give way to.
- Some motorcyclists try to make use of 'every gap' they can find; this creates an unsettled traffic picture, and because motorcyclists are fast and agile they can appear 'out of nowhere' behind you.
- Microcars must follow the traffic rules for passenger cars and therefore drive on the carriageway, among the 'fast traffic' — not on the cycle path.
- ✓ From a car with a learner's plate you expect the same smooth driving behaviour as from an experienced driver.
Correct answer: From a car with a learner's plate you expect the same smooth driving behaviour as from an experienced driver.
Explanation
Unlike experienced drivers, learners do not yet move so smoothly through traffic, especially not during the first driving lessons; the book explicitly counts on some tolerance from other road users
Why learners get this wrong
- Only a BLUE flashing beacon with a two-tone horn makes a vehicle a priority vehicle you must give way to. A yellow/orange beacon is purely a warning signal (slow, wide, or a works vehicle) and gives NO priority
- Some motorcyclists try to make use of 'every gap' they can find; this creates an unsettled traffic picture, and because motorcyclists are fast and agile they can appear 'out of nowhere' behind you
- Microcars must follow the traffic rules for passenger cars and therefore drive on the carriageway, among the 'fast traffic' — not on the cycle path. Especially outside built-up areas the speed difference with other traffic is a risk
Topic: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
Read the rule: Core: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
Sections
- Challenge: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
- The model: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
- Core: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
- Why it matters: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
- Active recall: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
- Teach back: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
- Memory hook: Motorcyclists, learner vehicles and microcars
Terms
- Brommobiel volgt regels personenauto rijbaan niet fietspad
- Knipperende waarschuwingslichten file of pechvoertuig
- Lesvoertuig leerling minder soepel verkeer tolerantie verwacht
- Motorrijder elk gaatje uit het niets opduiken
- Zwaailicht blauw voorrangsvoertuig voor laten gaan
- Zwaailicht geel oranje alleen waarschuwing geen voorrang