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9 free practice questions on special conditions for the Dutch CBR car theory exam. Driving in rain, fog, slippery conditions, strong wind, low sun and in the dark. After every answer you see the explanation and the source. The app has 196 questions on this topic.

What you need to know

In rain, adjust speed so you can stop within the distance you can see.
In fog: dipped beam on and speed matched to your visibility.
On ice: do everything gently — and bridges freeze first.
Cross-wind hits in open spots and near trucks — grip the wheel firmly.
Low sun, darkness and water each test your visibility and grip.

From the theory guide: Weather and conditions: rain, fog, ice, wind, sun and water · Lighting: dipped beam, main beam, fog lamps, hazard lights and tunnels

9 free questions on special conditions

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1. Thick fog has set in and you can only see about 60 metres. What best suits your driving?

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Er hangt dichte mist en je kunt nog maar zo'n 60 meter ver zien. Wat past het beste bij je rijgedrag?

Explanation: Your speed must be such that you can come to a stop within the distance over which you have clear visibility (RVV 1990 art. 19). At 60 metres of visibility, this means slowing down considerably. High beam is also inadvisable in fog, as the light reflects back and worsens visibility.NL: Zo langzaam rijden dat je binnen die 60 meter tot stilstand kunt komen Source: RVV 1990 art. 19

2. The barriers are up, but on the far side of the level crossing traffic is at a standstill. What do you do?

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De slagbomen zijn open, maar aan de overkant van de spoorwegovergang staat het verkeer stil. Wat doe je?

Explanation: You must never drive onto a level crossing if you cannot clear it completely; you may never come to a stop on the tracks. So wait until the far side is free.NL: Wachten vóór de overgang tot er aan de overkant genoeg ruimte is Source: RVV 1990 Art. 6 / CBR — spoorwegovergang

3. The red flashing lights at a level crossing go out and the barriers start to rise, but then the lights begin flashing again. What do you do?

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De rode knipperlichten bij een spoorwegovergang gaan uit en de bomen beginnen omhoog te gaan, maar dan zie je de lichten opnieuw knipperen. Wat doe je?

Explanation: As long as the red lights flash or the barriers are not fully up, keep waiting; a second train may follow immediately after the first.NL: Ik blijf wachten; er kan een tweede trein aankomen. Source: CBR kennis — spoorwegovergang (tweede trein)

4. You are driving at night on an unlit road. Why must you never drive faster than the speed at which you can stop within the reach of your headlights?

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Je rijdt 's nachts op een onverlichte weg. Waarom mag je nooit sneller rijden dan de snelheid waarbij je binnen het bereik van je koplampen kunt stoppen?

Explanation: Adjust your speed so you can stop within the illuminated part of the road; otherwise you see an obstacle too late to brake in time.NL: Anders zie je een obstakel pas als het te laat is om nog te stoppen Source: CBR kennis — rijden in het donker

5. You are driving at night on an unlit road outside the built-up area. When may you keep your high beam on?

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Je rijdt 's nachts op een onverlichte weg buiten de bebouwde kom. Wanneer mag je je grootlicht laten branden?

Explanation: High beam is only allowed when it dazzles no one; for oncoming traffic and when following closely you switch to dipped beam (RVV 1990 Art. 32).NL: Alleen als je er geen tegenliggers of voorliggers mee verblindt Source: RVV 1990 Art. 32 (grootlicht)

6. It has frozen and the sun has come out. Which stretch of road stays slippery the longest?

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Het heeft gevroren en de zon breekt door. Welk weggedeelte blijft het langst glad?

Explanation: Shaded stretches receive less sun, become slippery sooner and stay slippery longer; adjust your speed accordingly.NL: Een stuk dat in de schaduw van bomen ligt Source: CBR kennis — gladheid in de schaduw

7. On the motorway you enter a lit tunnel. What do you do with your lights?

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Je rijdt op de snelweg een verlichte tunnel binnen. Wat doe je met je verlichting?

Explanation: In a tunnel dipped headlights are always mandatory, even if the tunnel is lit, so you stay visible to others.NL: Dimlicht aanzetten Source: RVV 1990 art. 32 (verlichting in tunnel)

8. An oncoming driver forgets to dip and dazzles you. May you use your own high beam so they get dazzled too and dip down?

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Een tegenligger vergeet te dimmen en verblindt je. Mag je zelf grootlicht voeren zodat hij ook wordt verblind en gaat dimmen?

Explanation: Never dazzle back: then no one can see anything. Look at the right edge of the road, slow down and keep driving on dipped beam.NL: Nee Source: RVV 1990 art. 32 (groot licht / verblinding)

9. It is raining hard and your visibility is dropping. May you now switch on your rear fog light?

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Het regent hard en je zicht wordt minder. Mag je nu je mistachterlicht inschakelen?

Explanation: The rear fog light is only allowed in fog or snowfall with visibility under 50 metres, not in rain, because it would dazzle the traffic behind you.NL: Nee Source: RVV 1990 Art. 34 (mistachterlicht)

Memory hooks for this topic

🌉❄️🥶In frost, bridges and viaducts freeze first: cold air flows under them too.

Picture a bridge that's cold from BELOW and ABOVE — so it puts on its ice-coat first. The road on the ground has the warm earth as a blanket; the bridge dangles in the air and shivers first.

🚗💦🏄Aquaplaning: at higher speed on a wet road the tyres lose grip and the car 'floats' on water. Reduce your speed.

The faster you go, the more your car becomes a SURFBOARD: the tyres can't push the water away and you surf on, unable to steer. Ease off the gas = the board sinks back into the sea and grips again.

🌫️🔦2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣In fog that seriously reduces visibility (rule of thumb < 200 m) you may use front fog lights; the rear fog light may ONLY be on when visibility < 50 m.

Count the zeros like football pitches: at 200 m the FRONT lamp may go on, but the fierce REAR lamp is so blinding you may only use it when fog nearly swallows you — 50 m. Front = far (200), Rear = right-in-your-face (50).

🌬️🌉🚚Cross-wind is strongest on open roads, bridges and at forest edges/viaducts; hold the wheel firmly and watch for overtaking trucks.

On the open road the wind is an invisible GIANT shoving your car — but behind a passing truck he vanishes for a second, then SMACKS you back the moment you clear it. Grip the wheel like a helmsman in a storm.

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9 free questions on special conditions

1. Thick fog has set in and you can only see about 60 metres. What best suits your driving?

2. The barriers are up, but on the far side of the level crossing traffic is at a standstill. What do you do?

3. The red flashing lights at a level crossing go out and the barriers start to rise, but then the lights begin flashing again. What do you do?

4. You are driving at night on an unlit road. Why must you never drive faster than the speed at which you can stop within the reach of your headlights?

5. You are driving at night on an unlit road outside the built-up area. When may you keep your high beam on?

6. It has frozen and the sun has come out. Which stretch of road stays slippery the longest?

7. On the motorway you enter a lit tunnel. What do you do with your lights?

8. An oncoming driver forgets to dip and dazzles you. May you use your own high beam so they get dazzled too and dip down?

9. It is raining hard and your visibility is dropping. May you now switch on your rear fog light?

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