Netherlands Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 of 8 for the Netherlands Driving Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Netherlands
250 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Why should you look twice for motorcycles at junctions?
- They are small and their speed is hard to judge
- They always have priority
- They cannot use indicators
- They are not allowed at junctions
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Answer: A. They are small and their speed is hard to judge
Many crashes happen because drivers do not see a motorcycle or misjudge its speed.
Question 2 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Hunting area: no stopping
- Farm animals on the road
- Wild animals may cross the road
- Zoo ahead
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Answer: C. Wild animals may cross the road
The deer warns of wild animals crossing, especially at dawn and dusk. Slow down and watch the edges of the road.
Question 3 of 25
What happens to your braking distance when you drive twice as fast?
- It stays the same with good brakes
- It doubles
- It becomes about four times longer
- It becomes about half as long
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Answer: C. It becomes about four times longer
Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed roughly quadruples it.
Question 4 of 25
You are on a road with two lanes in your direction. Which lane should you normally drive in?
- Whichever lane has less traffic
- The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
- The lane in the middle of the road
- The left-hand lane, because it is faster
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Answer: B. The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
In right-hand traffic you keep to the right-hand lane when it is free and use the lanes to the left for overtaking.
Question 5 of 25
You stop to help at a crash. What should you do with your own car?
- Stop right next to the crashed cars with lights off
- Park in a safe place, switch off the engine and turn on hazard lights
- Park in front of the crash to block traffic
- Leave your engine running in the lane
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Answer: B. Park in a safe place, switch off the engine and turn on hazard lights
Park safely, off the road if possible, so your car does not cause another crash.
Question 6 of 25
When may you use the hard shoulder (emergency lane) of a motorway?
- To make a phone call
- To overtake slow traffic
- Only in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it
- To rest when you feel tired
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Answer: C. Only in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it
The emergency lane is for emergencies. You may only drive on it where signs expressly allow it.
Question 7 of 25
The line in the centre of the road is broken (dashed). What does this allow?
- You may cross it only to park
- You must never cross it
- You may cross it when it is safe, for example to overtake
- Only buses may cross it
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Answer: C. You may cross it when it is safe, for example to overtake
A broken line separates lanes but may be crossed when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.
Question 8 of 25
Which car accessory has one of the largest effects on fuel use?
- The windscreen washer
- The air conditioning
- The interior light
- The radio
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Answer: B. The air conditioning
Air conditioning uses a lot of energy. Use it sensibly, for example at around 21 to 22 °C.
Question 9 of 25
A tram has stopped at a stop in the middle of the street and passengers are getting on and off. What should you do?
- Speed up to pass before the tram leaves
- Sound your horn to warn passengers
- Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing to and from the tram
- Overtake the tram on the stop side
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Answer: C. Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing to and from the tram
Passengers may walk across your lane to reach the pavement. Drive very slowly or stop to let them cross.
Question 10 of 25
Why should you leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front when the road is wet?
- Wet roads make cars faster
- Your tyres have less grip, so you need more distance to stop
- Spray from your car could damage the car in front
- The law requires exactly double in all countries
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Answer: B. Your tyres have less grip, so you need more distance to stop
Rain reduces tyre grip and makes braking harder, so stopping distances become longer.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Cycle path: for cyclists only
- Cyclists must not use this road
- Warning: cyclists crossing ahead
- Bicycle hire nearby
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Answer: A. Cycle path: for cyclists only
A white bicycle on a blue disc means the path is reserved for cyclists. Cars must not use it.
Question 12 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Coach parking
- School bus may stop
- Lane or road for buses only
- Bus stop: no stopping for other vehicles
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Answer: C. Lane or road for buses only
The bus on a blue disc reserves the lane for buses. Other vehicles may use it only if an extra plate allows them.
Question 13 of 25
Which group of drivers has a much higher crash risk in the first period after getting a licence?
- Drivers aged 40 to 50
- Professional bus drivers
- Young novice drivers
- Drivers of electric cars
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Answer: C. Young novice drivers
Young, inexperienced drivers are over-represented in crashes, which is why many countries have special rules for new drivers.
Question 14 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No entry for vehicles in this direction
- No stopping
- Road closed to pedestrians
- End of all restrictions
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Answer: A. No entry for vehicles in this direction
The red disc with a white bar means you must not drive into the road from this side. It is often at the exit end of a one-way road.
Question 15 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Car wash
- Car hire office
- Car park
- Road for motor vehicles only (no pedestrians or cyclists)
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Answer: D. Road for motor vehicles only (no pedestrians or cyclists)
This sign marks an expressway reserved for motor vehicles. Pedestrians, cyclists and slow vehicles must not use it.
Question 16 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Slow down and give way only if traffic is coming
- Stop completely at the line, then give way to all traffic
- Police checkpoint ahead
- Stop only if a pedestrian is waiting
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Answer: B. Stop completely at the line, then give way to all traffic
The red octagon means you must always come to a full stop and then let traffic on the other road go first.
Question 17 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- You must give way to oncoming traffic
- Two-way traffic ahead
- One-way road
- You have priority over oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead
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Answer: D. You have priority over oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead
The large white arrow is your direction. Oncoming traffic (the red arrow) must wait for you, but still take care.
Question 18 of 25
What limit is recommended at EU level for novice drivers?
- Double the normal limit
- Zero or just above zero
- No limit during the first year
- The same as for other drivers
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Answer: B. Zero or just above zero
The recommended limit for new drivers is 0 or just above 0. Many countries apply a lower limit for new drivers.
Question 19 of 25
You start to feel sleepy on a long motorway drive. What is the most effective thing to do?
- Turn the music up loud
- Drive faster to arrive sooner
- Stop in a safe place such as a rest area and take a short nap
- Open the window and keep going
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Answer: C. Stop in a safe place such as a rest area and take a short nap
Taking a nap or letting a rested passenger drive are among the effective ways to deal with tiredness.
Question 20 of 25
At an unsigned junction, a car approaches from your left and nobody comes from your right. Who should go first?
- You, because the other car is on your left
- The car on the left
- Neither; both must stop and wave
- Whoever brakes last
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Answer: A. You, because the other car is on your left
Under priority to the right, the driver who has the other vehicle on their left goes first. Still drive with care.
Question 21 of 25
Why must rear-seat passengers also wear seat belts?
- It is only to avoid a fine
- In a crash they can be thrown forward and injure themselves and people in front
- Belts in the rear are only for children
- Rear seats have no other protection rules
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Answer: B. In a crash they can be thrown forward and injure themselves and people in front
An unbelted rear passenger hits the seats and people in front with great force in a crash.
Question 22 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No parking, but you may stop briefly, for example to let a passenger out
- Parking allowed on the left side only
- Parking for blue badge holders only
- No stopping at any time
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Answer: A. No parking, but you may stop briefly, for example to let a passenger out
One red diagonal stripe means no parking. Short stops to load or let people in and out are usually allowed.
Question 23 of 25
A police officer directs traffic at a junction where the traffic lights show green for you. The officer signals you to stop. What must you do?
- Stop, because the officer's signals override lights and signs
- Drive on, because the light is green
- Stop only if a pedestrian is crossing
- Sound your horn and continue slowly
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Answer: A. Stop, because the officer's signals override lights and signs
Signals from a police officer come before traffic lights, signs and the general rules.
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Car park ahead
- Overtaking is never allowed again on this road
- No overtaking for the next 2 km
- The no-overtaking zone ends here
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Answer: D. The no-overtaking zone ends here
White end signs with black stripes cancel an earlier ban. You may overtake again when it is safe and legal.
Question 25 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Level crossing ahead
- Junction ahead where traffic from the right has priority
- Hospital ahead
- You have priority at the next junction
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Answer: B. Junction ahead where traffic from the right has priority
The plain cross in a warning triangle means priority to the right applies at the junction ahead.

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