Traffic Signs Dictionary
Complete visual dictionary of Dutch traffic signage tested in the CBR exam. Search by sign code, Dutch name, or English translation with high-yield exam tips on every card.
Maximumsnelheid
Maximum speed
You may not drive faster than the speed shown (here 50 km/h).
A1 is mandatory. It applies until the next junction or until an A2 or new A1 sign.
Einde maximumsnelheid
End of maximum speed
The previously posted speed limit ends; the default limit for the road type applies again.
After A2 you fall back to the default limit — not 'no limit'. Outside built-up areas that is 80 km/h.
Adviessnelheid
Advisory speed
Recommended speed for this stretch of road, for example before a sharp bend.
Blue square = advice, red circle = law. The CBR still expects you to respect advisory speeds.
Voorrangsweg
Priority road
You are on a priority road. Traffic from side roads must give way to you.
B1 stays valid until you see B2. Trams on side roads must also give way to you here.
Einde voorrangsweg
End of priority road
The priority road ends. General priority rules apply again.
After B2, 'right before left' returns — a common trap in intersection questions.
Voorrangskruispunt
Priority intersection ahead
At the next intersection you have priority over traffic from both sides.
The thick line shows your road. B3 only applies to the next intersection, unlike B1.
Verleen voorrang
Give way
Give way to drivers on the road you are approaching.
You only have to stop if traffic is coming. Usually paired with haaientanden.
Stop
Stop and give way
Come to a complete stop at the stop line and give way to traffic on the crossing road.
Always stop fully — even when the road is completely empty.
Haaientanden
Shark-teeth give-way marking
Road marking of white triangles pointing at you: give way to traffic on the crossing road.
Haaientanden alone mean 'give way' — even without a B6 sign. The points face the driver who must yield.
Gesloten in beide richtingen
Closed in both directions
Closed to all vehicles in both directions. Pedestrians may enter.
Applies to cyclists and moped riders too — they must walk their bike.
Inrijden verboden
No entry
Entry prohibited for vehicles in this direction (usually the exit of a one-way street).
Often has an underboard 'uitgezonderd fietsers' — then cyclists may enter.
Autosnelweg
Motorway
Start of a motorway. Only for motor vehicles that can and may go at least 60 km/h.
Day limit 100 km/h (06:00–19:00). Stopping is only allowed in emergencies.
Autoweg
Expressway
Start of an autoweg. Maximum speed 100 km/h for cars.
An autoweg can have level crossings and oncoming traffic without a central barrier.
Erf
Residential yard (woonerf)
Start of an erf: drive at walking pace, pedestrians may use the whole road.
Speed = stapvoets (no number). Parking is only allowed in marked 'P' spaces.
Verplicht fietspad
Mandatory cycle path
Cyclists must use this path. Mopeds and cars are not allowed.
Round blue = mandatory. Rectangular cycle-path signs (G13) are optional paths.