Roundabouts and intersections
On most Dutch roundabouts within built-up areas, traffic already on the roundabout has priority over traffic wanting to enter — but always check the shark teeth (B06) and signs, because this can vary per roundabout. Cyclists on a roundabout within a built-up area usually have priority; outside built-up areas cyclists often have to give way instead. You signal when leaving the roundabout (indicate right), and from the third exit onwards you also signal left when entering. At an ordinary equal-rank intersection without signs, right has priority over left. Example: you want to take the second exit on a roundabout. You approach, give way to traffic already circulating, enter without signalling, and as soon as you have passed the first exit you signal right to leave at the second. An approaching tram or emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren always goes first.
Key rules
- 1Traffic on the roundabout usually has priority (watch the shark teeth)
- 2Cyclists usually have priority within built-up areas, often not outside
- 3Signal (right) when leaving the roundabout
- 4Equal-rank intersection without signs: right has priority over left
- 5Trams and emergency vehicles always go first
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