Netherlands Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   You see children playing on the pavement near the road. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road
   • BDrive closer to the centre line at the same speed
   • CFlash your headlights
   • DSound your horn and keep your speed
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   Answer: A. Slow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road

   Children are small, hard to see and can act suddenly. Reduce your speed near them.

2. Question 2 of 25

   The speed limit is 100 km/h but the road is wet and visibility is poor. How fast should you drive?

   • AFaster, to get through the rain
   • BExactly 10 km/h under the limit
   • CSlower than the limit, to suit the conditions
   • D100 km/h, because that is the limit
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   Answer: C. Slower than the limit, to suit the conditions

   A speed limit is a maximum. You must always adapt your speed to the road, weather and traffic.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your car breaks down inside a tunnel. What should you do?

   • AReverse back out of the tunnel
   • BTry to reach a lay-by or the exit, then use an emergency phone or call for help
   • CStop where you are and stay inside with the engine running
   • DMake a U-turn
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   Answer: B. Try to reach a lay-by or the exit, then use an emergency phone or call for help

   Stopping, reversing and turning around are forbidden in tunnels. Use emergency lay-bys and SOS points.

4. Question 4 of 25

   When does alcohol start to affect driving skills such as reaction time?

   • AOnly above 1.5 g/l
   • BEven at levels below 0.5 g/l
   • COnly when you feel drunk
   • DOnly above 0.8 g/l
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   Answer: B. Even at levels below 0.5 g/l

   Basic skills such as tracking, reaction time and visual detection begin to get worse below 0.5 g/l.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are turning into a side road. Pedestrians are crossing that side road. What must you do?

   • ADrive around them
   • BCarry on, because you are turning on a green light
   • CSound your horn so they hurry
   • DLet them finish crossing
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   Answer: D. Let them finish crossing

   When you turn, give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AToll booth ahead
   • BEnd of motorway
   • CBridge ahead
   • DStart of a motorway
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   Answer: D. Start of a motorway

   This blue sign marks the start of a motorway, where special motorway rules apply.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Which road users are NOT allowed on a motorway?

   • APedestrians and cyclists
   • BCoaches
   • CCars with trailers
   • DMotorcycles
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   Answer: A. Pedestrians and cyclists

   Motorways are for fast motor vehicles only. Pedestrians may never walk on them and bicycles are banned.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Traffic jams on a motorway with two lanes in your direction, in a country that requires an emergency corridor. You are in the left lane. Where do you move?

   • AOnto the hard shoulder
   • BTo the right
   • CAs far to the left as possible
   • DStay in the middle of your lane
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   Answer: C. As far to the left as possible

   Vehicles in the far-left lane move left; all other lanes move right. This opens a corridor between them.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You want to turn left at a junction. A car comes towards you and goes straight on. Who goes first?

   • AYou, because you signalled first
   • BThe oncoming car
   • CWhoever reaches the middle of the junction first
   • DYou, because left turns have priority
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   Answer: B. The oncoming car

   Drivers turning off must let oncoming traffic on the same road go first.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Which statement about drink-driving limits in Europe is correct?

    • AThere is no limit in most countries
    • BThere is one limit for the whole of Europe
    • CLimits differ between countries, and some allow no alcohol at all for some drivers
    • DLimits only apply to professional drivers
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    Answer: C. Limits differ between countries, and some allow no alcohol at all for some drivers

    Each country sets its own maximum blood alcohol level, and some countries allow no alcohol for certain drivers. Check before you travel.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AMinimum speed 50 km/h begins
    • BThe 50 km/h limit ends; the general limit for that road applies
    • CSpeed limit 50 km/h starts
    • DNo vehicles over 50 tonnes
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    Answer: B. The 50 km/h limit ends; the general limit for that road applies

    The grey number with diagonal black stripes ends the limit shown. The normal limit for that type of road applies again.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout: drive around it anticlockwise in the direction of the arrows
    • BRecycling point
    • CTraffic lights ahead
    • DU-turns allowed here
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    Answer: A. Roundabout: drive around it anticlockwise in the direction of the arrows

    The blue sign with three arrows marks a roundabout. In right-hand traffic you drive around it anticlockwise.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You see this sign before a long downhill road. What should you do?

    • ABrake hard and keep your foot on the brake all the way
    • BChange to a lower gear and use engine braking
    • CPut the car in neutral to save fuel
    • DSpeed up to get down quickly
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    Answer: B. Change to a lower gear and use engine braking

    A lower gear lets the engine help slow the car, so your brakes stay cool and work when you need them.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. What should you do?

    • ALook straight into the lights
    • BClose your eyes for a moment
    • CSlow down and look towards the right edge of the road
    • DSwitch to main beam to dazzle them back
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    Answer: C. Slow down and look towards the right edge of the road

    Look down and to the right and follow the road edge. Dazzle can leave you nearly blind for several seconds.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What number can you call for emergency services anywhere in the EU?

    • A112
    • B110 only
    • C911
    • D999 only
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    Answer: A. 112

    112 is the European emergency number. It is free from mobile and landline phones in every EU country.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad works ahead
    • BFarm vehicles only
    • CGardening area
    • DWorkers may not enter the road
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    Answer: A. Road works ahead

    The worker with a shovel warns of road works. Slow down, follow the signs and watch for workers.

17. Question 17 of 25

    The traffic light at the entrance to a tunnel is red. What should you do?

    • AStop and do not enter
    • BEnter slowly with hazard lights on
    • CEnter if you see no smoke
    • DTurn around on the road
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    Answer: A. Stop and do not enter

    A red light at a tunnel entrance means the tunnel is closed or there is a problem inside.

18. Question 18 of 25

    The light changes from green to steady amber as you approach. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to get through before red
    • BStop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely
    • CAlways drive on, because amber means go
    • DStop even if this needs very hard braking in the junction
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    Answer: B. Stop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely

    Steady amber means stop. Only continue if you are so close that stopping would be dangerous.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Traffic is queuing over a level crossing. When may you drive onto the crossing?

    • AAs soon as the car in front moves
    • BWhenever the lights are off
    • CAt any time, because trains stop for cars
    • DOnly when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side
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    Answer: D. Only when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side

    If you enter while the exit is blocked, you could be trapped on the tracks when the barriers close.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You are first at the scene of a crash. In what order should you act?

    • ACall your insurance company first
    • BMove all the vehicles, then call for help
    • CProtect the scene, alert the emergency services, then help the injured
    • DHelp the injured, then park your car
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    Answer: C. Protect the scene, alert the emergency services, then help the injured

    First make the scene safe so no one else is hurt, then call 112, then give first aid if you can.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APedestrian zone: no vehicles
    • BFootpath ends
    • CThis marks a pedestrian crossing
    • DUnderpass for pedestrians
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    Answer: C. This marks a pedestrian crossing

    The blue sign stands at the crossing itself. Give way to people who are crossing or clearly about to cross.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You will be stopped for more than about a minute. What saves fuel?

    • AKeep the engine running in neutral
    • BRev the engine before switching off
    • CKeep the air conditioning on full
    • DSwitch off the engine
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    Answer: D. Switch off the engine

    For longer stops, switching the engine off saves fuel. Do not rev the engine before you turn it off.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Another driver is overtaking you. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up so they cannot get in front
    • BMove to the left to block them
    • CBrake hard
    • DKeep to the right and do not speed up
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    Answer: D. Keep to the right and do not speed up

    A driver being overtaken must keep right and must not increase speed.

24. Question 24 of 25

    There is a solid white line along the centre of the road. What does it mean?

    • AIt is only a guide line at night
    • BYou may cross it to overtake if the road is clear
    • CIt marks a bus lane
    • DYou must not cross or drive on it
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    Answer: D. You must not cross or drive on it

    A continuous line must not be crossed or straddled. A broken line may be crossed when it is safe.

25. Question 25 of 25

    The fog has cleared but your rear fog light is still on. What should you do?

    • ALeave it on for safety
    • BSwitch it off, because it can dazzle drivers behind you
    • CSwitch your hazard lights on as well
    • DLeave it on until you park
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    Answer: B. Switch it off, because it can dazzle drivers behind you

    Rear fog lights are very bright. Use them only when visibility is really poor.

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The real test: 44 of the 50 scored questions correct. The exam also has 2 test questions that do not count.