On the N35 near Almelo you see sign J17 (road narrows); there is no speed sign with it and an oncoming car is approaching. Here you choose your speed yourself, so that you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear ahead of you.

Explanation

False — you think J17 prescribes a fixed lower speed. A warning sign sets no speed and no obligation; you adjust your speed yourself so that you can stop within the distance you can see and that is clear.

Why learners get this wrong

• Wrong: you think J17 prescribes a fixed lower speed. A warning sign sets no speed and no obligation; you adjust your speed yourself so that you can stop within the distance you can see and that is clear.

Topic: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command

Read the rule: Core: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command

Sections

• Challenge: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command
• The model: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command
• Core: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command
• Why it matters: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command
• Active recall: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command
• Teach back: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command
• Memory hook: Warning signs J: triangle, not a command

Signs

• Warning that the road narrows on both sides J17

Terms

• Sign J8: dangerous junction
• Bord j10 j11 overweg
• Bord j16 werk j17 versmalling
• Sign J20: risk of skidding
• Bord j21 kinderen
• Sign J22: pedestrian crossing ahead

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