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Lesson 5.4 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and vehicle sensors Regeling Voertuigen & Driver Technical Handbook 3 min read

Dashboard Symbols & Warning Lights (Red vs Amber)

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• Virtual cockpit displaying Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) distance bars, Lane Keep Assist lines, and Traffic Sign Recognition 100 km/h limit.
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Realistic Dutch driving scenario photograph
Virtual cockpit displaying Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) distance bars, Lane Keep Assist lines, and Traffic Sign Recognition 100 km/h limit. Press Esc to close

Dashboard Warning Light Color Hierarchy

Dashboard warning lights follow universal color standards tested on the CBR exam:

ColorUrgency LevelRequired Driver ActionExamples
REDCRITICALStop immediately in a safe place (hard shoulder or parking lot). Do not continue driving.Oil pressure warning (oil can), Brake system failure (!), Engine coolant overheating (thermometer in water), Battery charging circuit fault.
AMBER / YELLOWCAUTION / FAULTContinue driving with caution. Have the vehicle inspected at a garage promptly.Engine management malfunction (amber motor symbol), ABS fault, Tyre pressure loss (TPMS), ESP traction control active.
BLUEINFORMATIONALHigh beam headlights active. Switch off when approaching other drivers!Blue headlight symbol.
GREENOPERATIONALSystem active and normal.Dipped headlights, cruise control active.
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Essential Statutory Rules (RVV 1990)

  • RED warning lights indicate critical danger to safety or vehicle destruction: stop immediately as soon as safely possible.
  • AMBER / YELLOW warning lights indicate a system fault or non-critical issue: drive cautiously to nearest service garage.
  • BLUE warning light: indicates high beam headlights (groot licht) are active.
  • GREEN warning light: normal operation of indicators or dipped headlights.
CBR Exam Insight & Common Pitfall

Red oil pressure or coolant temperature light? Stop IMMEDIATELY on the emergency lane or shoulder. Do NOT drive to the next exit!

Official Statutory Basis
Regeling Voertuigen & Driver Technical Handbook
In-Lesson Practice Drill

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 4EU Regulation 2019/2144 & Euro NCAP Standards
Scenario diagram for question 1

How does Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vulnerable Road User (VRU) detection operate when an imminent collision with a pedestrian is detected?

Question 2 of 4Article 19, RVV 1990 & Vehicle Maintenance Standards
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While driving, the red brake warning light (a circle with an exclamation mark between two brackets) stays lit after releasing the parking brake. What must you do?

Question 3 of 4CBR ADAS Knowledge & Euro NCAP Guidelines
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What is 'phantom braking' in a modern car equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Collision Mitigation?

Question 4 of 4Article 59, RVV 1990
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When is an adult passenger in the rear seat of a passenger car legally exempt from wearing a three-point seatbelt in the Netherlands?