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Lesson 4.4 Special maneuvers, motorways and overtaking Articles 11, 13, RVV 1990 4 min read

Overtaking Regulations & 5 Legal Right-Pass Exceptions

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The General Rule: Overtake on the Left

Under Article 11(1) of the RVV 1990, overtaking another moving vehicle must be performed on the left. Passing on the right is an offense subject to a fine exceeding €260.

Under Article 11(2) and Article 13 RVV 1990, you are legally allowed to pass on the right only in these 5 cases:

  1. Vehicles Turning Left: If a vehicle ahead has clearly indicated intention to turn left and has positioned to the center of the roadway, you may pass them on their right.
  2. On and Immediately Before Roundabouts: Multi-lane roundabouts allow passing on the right.
  3. Traffic Congestion / Jams (File): In queuing traffic where lanes move at differing speeds, vehicles in the right lane may pass vehicles in the left lane without changing lanes.
  4. To the Right of Block Markings (Blokmarkering): On acceleration lanes, deceleration lanes, and weaving sections, traffic to the right of wide block markings may pass traffic on the left.
  5. Trams: Trams may be overtaken on the right (unless road width forces left passing).

Absolute Overtaking Bans

  • Zebra Crossings: Overtaking another vehicle that is slowing down or stopped directly before a pedestrian zebra crossing is strictly forbidden.
  • Near Hill Crests and Blind Curves: Passing is prohibited when view is obstructed.
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Essential Statutory Rules (RVV 1990)

  • General rule: overtaking must be done on the left (Article 11 RVV 1990).
  • Exception 1: Drivers to the right of block markings (invoegstrook / uitrijstrook) may pass on the right.
  • Exception 2: In traffic jams / queues (fileverkeer) moving across multiple lanes.
  • Exception 3: On or immediately before a roundabout.
  • Exception 4: A vehicle signaling and positioned to turn left may be passed on the right.
  • Exception 5: Trams may be overtaken on the right.
CBR Exam Insight & Common Pitfall

Can you pass on the right on an acceleration lane separated by block markings? YES. Under Article 13(3) RVV 1990.

Official Statutory Basis
Articles 11, 13, RVV 1990
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Check Your Understanding (4Questions)

Immediate CBR validation with instant answers and statutory RVV 1990 legal context. Scores persist in your module dashboard.

Question 1 of 4Article 53, RVV 1990

What is the maximum permitted distance (in metres) between the rear of a towing vehicle and the front of a towed motor vehicle? Enter the number in metres.

Question 2 of 4Article 5, WVW 1994 & CBR Traffic Insight Guidelines

You are driving on a narrow country road and catch up to two horse riders riding side by side. What is the safest and most courteous way to pass them?

Question 3 of 4CBR Category B Examination Objectives - Eco-driving (Het Nieuwe Rijden)

Under modern eco-driving (Het Nieuwe Rijden) principles for a petrol passenger car, at approximately what engine speed (RPM) should you shift up to a higher gear?

Question 4 of 4Regeling Voertuigen - Vehicle Maintenance & Tire Safety

What is the primary danger of driving a passenger car with tire pressure that is significantly below the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation?

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