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Dutch Road Signs and Traffic Sign Meanings

Learn All Dutch Road Signs and Traffic Sign Meanings

Study every official road sign used in the Netherlands with clear explanations focused on theory exam preparation. Explore warning signs, regulatory signs, priority signs, speed limit signs, mandatory directions, parking and stopping rules, guidance signs, information signs, and supplementary plates. This complete Dutch road sign resource helps learners understand sign meanings, recognise traffic situations, and build strong driving theory knowledge.

Featured Dutch Road Sign Categories

Discover key road sign categories that help you understand major groups of traffic signs used in the Netherlands. These featured categories offer a clear introduction to the most important themes of Dutch road sign knowledge, supporting effective study, faster recognition, and stronger driving theory exam preparation.

Speed Signs (A)

Understand and Obey Speed Limit Signs

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Priority Signs (B)

Master the Rules of Priority with These Essential Road Signs

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Closure & One-Way Signs (C)

Navigate Roads Safely with Closure and One-Way Signs

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Mandatory Direction Signs (D)

Follow the Rules: Understanding Mandatory Direction Signs

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Parking and Stopping Signs (E)

Navigate Parking and Stopping with Confidence

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Overtaking & Lane Directives (F)

Navigate Overtaking and Lane Directives with Confidence

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Featured Dutch Road Signs

Explore a curated selection of important road signs to quickly learn essential meanings and rules used in the Netherlands. These highlighted signs give learners a strong starting point, helping you recognise high-priority signs that frequently appear in real traffic and in the Dutch driving theory exam.

A1 - Maximum Speed road sign

Maximum Speed

Maximum Speed (A1) Sign: Know Your Limits on Dutch Roads

Speed Signs (A)A1
A2 - End of Maximum Speed road sign

End of Maximum Speed

The A2 sign signals the end of a previously posted maximum speed limit.

Speed Signs (A)A2
A3 - Maximum Speed on Electronic Signal Board road sign

Maximum Speed on Electronic Signal Board

Dynamic Speed Limits: Obey the Electronic Signal Board!

Speed Signs (A)A3
A4 - Recommended Speed road sign

Recommended Speed

The A4 Recommended Speed sign advises a safe speed for current road conditions.

Speed Signs (A)A4
A5 - End of Recommended Speed road sign

End of Recommended Speed

The A5 sign signals the end of the recommended speed, meaning normal rules apply again.

Speed Signs (A)A5
B1 - Priority Road road sign

Priority Road

The B1 Priority Road sign means you have the right of way.

Priority Signs (B)B1
B2 - End of Priority Road road sign

End of Priority Road

The B2 sign marks the end of your priority on the road.

Priority Signs (B)B2
B3 - Priority Intersection road sign

Priority Intersection

You have priority at the upcoming intersection!

Priority Signs (B)B3
B4 - Priority Intersection – Side Road Left road sign

Priority Intersection – Side Road Left

The B4 sign means traffic from the left must yield at this intersection.

Priority Signs (B)B4
B5 - Priority Intersection – Side Road Right road sign

Priority Intersection – Side Road Right

You have priority at this intersection where a side road joins from the right.

Priority Signs (B)B5
B6 - Give Way road sign

Give Way

Master the B6 Give Way Sign: Your Key to Safe Junction Navigation

Priority Signs (B)B6
B7 - Stop and Give Way road sign

Stop and Give Way

B7: Always stop completely and yield at this sign.

Priority Signs (B)B7