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Car theory cheat sheet

All the numbers you need to know, clearly in one place. Handy to go through before you start practising.

Speed limit for cars

Residential zone (woonerf): walking pace
Inside built-up areas: 50 km/h
Outside built-up areas: 80 km/h
Expressway: 100 km/h
Motorway, 6:00 to 19:00: 100 km/h
Motorway, 19:00 to 6:00: up to 130 km/h, where indicated

Signs always take priority. If a lower or higher speed is shown, that's the one that applies.

Distances

No parking from a junction: within 5 metres
Following distance on a dry road: at least 2 seconds
Rear fog light on: only when visibility is under 50 metres
Braking distance at twice the speed: about four times as long

In rain or slippery conditions, keep more distance.

Alcohol and safety

Experienced driver: maximum 0.5 per mille
Novice driver (first 5 years): maximum 0.2 per mille
Child seat required: children shorter than 1.35 metres
Holding your phone while driving: prohibited, even when stopped in traffic

The safest option: don't drink if you have to drive.

The CBR exam

Exam questions: 50 (plus 2 test questions that don't count)
Pass mark: 44 out of 50
Time: 30 minutes, 45 minutes with extra time
Practice questions first: 2, they don't count

Gecontroleerd bij het CBR op 12 October 2026.

Signs you definitely need to know

Speed limitNo faster than the number on the sign.
StopAlways stop and give way.
Priority roadYou have right of way at junctions along this road.
No entryYou may not enter here, in this direction.
No parkingNo parking. Stopping briefly is allowed.

Unsure about a rule? Always check the current law or the CBR.

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