Special Vehicles: Trams, Funeral Processions & Convoys

Under Article 54 of the RVV 1990, leaving an exit construction (uitrit) is a special manoeuvre. The driver must give way (voor laten gaan) to all other traffic, which includes pedestrians, cyclists, and all approaching drivers. Why other options are incorrect: • Only the car approaching from the left on the carriageway.: Drivers approaching from the left must yield to traffic approaching from the right at equal intersections. • Only the pedestrian; on an equal junction cars coming from the right have priority.: Pedestrians are traffic (verkeer) but not drivers (bestuurders). Right-hand priority at equal crossings applies strictly between drivers.

Under Article 56 of the RVV 1990, drivers within a built-up area must give the driver of a scheduled public service bus the opportunity to pull away from a bus stop when the bus driver indicates to do so. Note: this rule does not apply outside built-up areas. Why other options are incorrect: • Sound your horn and overtake the bus before it enters your lane.: This option violates Dutch priority regulations under the RVV 1990. • You have priority because straight-ahead traffic on the main carriageway always has right of way.: Traffic continuing straight ahead on the same road has priority over turning traffic (Article 18 RVV 1990).

Under Article 16 of the RVV 1990, road users may not cut through an authorized military convoy or funeral procession. Once the first vehicle of the convoy has legally entered the junction, all subsequent vehicles in the column have priority, even over traffic from the right. Why other options are incorrect: • Yes, because traffic from the right always has priority on an equal intersection.: This option violates Dutch priority regulations under the RVV 1990. • Only if your vehicle is travelling faster than the military vehicles.: Travel speed never grants right-of-way under Dutch traffic law; statutory priority applies regardless of speed.