Prohibition & Mandatory Signs (Series C & D)
Exam Trap: Sign C3 vs. Sign D4
| Sign | Shape | Name | Can oncoming traffic appear? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign C3 | Blue Square | One-way street (Eenrichtingsweg) | NO. All vehicles travel in one direction. |
| Sign D4 | Blue Circle | Mandatory direction straight ahead (Gebodsbord) | YES. You must drive straight, but oncoming traffic can meet you. |
Narrow Passages: Sign F5 vs. Sign F6
- Sign F5 (Blue Square with white upward arrow and red downward arrow): You have priority over oncoming traffic in the narrow section.
- Sign F6 (White circle with red border, red upward arrow and black downward arrow): You must give way to oncoming traffic.
Essential Statutory Rules (RVV 1990)
- Sign C3 (Blue square): One-way street. Oncoming traffic is prohibited.
- Sign D4 (Blue circle): Mandatory direction straight. It is NOT a one-way street; oncoming vehicles are permitted.
- Sign F5 (Blue square): You have priority in narrow passages (white arrow in your direction).
- Sign F6 (Red circle): You must yield to oncoming traffic (red arrow in your direction).
Circle with white arrow means mandatory direction (gebod), not one-way street! Oncoming traffic is permitted on D4 roads.
Check Your Understanding (4Questions)
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What speed must a motor vehicle be capable of exceeding to be legally permitted to enter a Dutch expressway (autoweg, sign G3)? Enter the number in km/h.
What is the statutory maximum speed limit for motor vehicles in a residential yard / living street (erf, sign G5)? Enter the number in km/h.
An overhead electronic matrix sign above your lane displays 70 km/h, while a round roadside sign A1 beside the motorway indicates 100 km/h. Which speed limit must you obey?
You are driving on a motorway and an illuminated red cross appears above your lane on an overhead matrix gantry. What does this indicate?