What does ‘straight ahead on the same road has priority’ mean? If you turn left or right, you must give way to traffic going straight ahead on the same road. Think beyond cars: a cyclist next to you or a pedestrian walking straight ahead is also part of the traffic on that road.
How to apply the rule during your driving lesson
Look well ahead in your mirrors before the bend.
Always check your blind spot when turning right.
Reduce your speed and clearly show that you are giving way.
Only drive on once the route is completely clear.
A handy memory aid is: the short turn waits for the long turn. That rule of thumb is especially useful when two drivers are approaching each other and both want to turn.
Exam tip
The examiner is not only looking at whether you stop, but especially at your observation and planning. So show early that you have noticed cyclists, pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
See the RVV 1990 at the official source.
Bron: RVV 1990, artikel 18
