Road Surface Markings, Lines & Chevrons

Sign D1 indicates a mandatory roundabout (rotonde). Drivers entering the roundabout must follow the circular travel direction indicated by the curved arrows (anti-clockwise in the Netherlands) (Article 62, Annex 1, Sign D1, RVV 1990). Why other options are incorrect: • A priority intersection where entering vehicles have right-of-way: This interpretation misidentifies Dutch road signage according to Annex 1 of the RVV 1990. Following this answer would cause illegal lane use, parking violations, or dangerous maneuvers. • A multi-lane free-turn zone where U-turns are permitted: This interpretation misidentifies Dutch road signage according to Annex 1 of the RVV 1990. Following this answer would cause illegal lane use, parking violations, or dangerous maneuvers.

Yes, you must bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Sign B7 and the stop line mandate a complete stop under all circumstances, even if no other traffic is visible. Rolling slowly across the line without stopping is a traffic violation (Articles 62, 79, and Annex 1, Sign B7, RVV 1990).

The 30 km/h speed limit ends only when you pass an explicit end-of-zone sign (bord A2-zone). Under Article 66, paragraph 2 of the RVV 1990, zone signs remain valid across all intersecting roads throughout the area until the corresponding end sign is passed (Article 66, paragraph 2, RVV 1990). Why other options are incorrect: • At the next intersection with a paved public road: This interpretation misidentifies Dutch road signage according to Annex 1 of the RVV 1990. Following this answer would cause illegal lane use, parking violations, or dangerous maneuvers. • After driving 500 metres from the zone entry sign: This interpretation misidentifies Dutch road signage according to Annex 1 of the RVV 1990. Following this answer would cause illegal lane use, parking violations, or dangerous maneuvers.

Yes, you may cross to overtake if safe. Under Article 76, paragraph 2b of the RVV 1990, drivers are permitted to cross a continuous line if there is a broken line on the side of the carriageway from which the vehicle crosses the line (Article 76, paragraph 2b, RVV 1990). Why other options are incorrect: • No, because a solid line is present on the road surface: This interpretation misidentifies Dutch road signage according to Annex 1 of the RVV 1990. Following this answer would cause illegal lane use, parking violations, or dangerous maneuvers. • Only when overtaking two-wheeled bicycles traveling slower than 15 km/h: This interpretation misidentifies Dutch road signage according to Annex 1 of the RVV 1990. Following this answer would cause illegal lane use, parking violations, or dangerous maneuvers.