KNM: Fietsen & Verkeersregels
The Netherlands is the world's cycling capital. There are more bikes than people! Cycling infrastructure is excellent with dedicated bike lanes (fietspade...
The Netherlands is the world's cycling capital. There are more bikes than people! Cycling infrastructure is excellent with dedicated bike lanes (fietspaden). Cyclists have specific rules: use lights at night, signal turns, and give way to pedestrians. Bike theft is common, so always lock your bike.
| Rule | Dutch | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| Use bike lights | Verlichting verplicht | Fine if not, front + back |
| Stay on bike paths | Fietspad gebruiken | When available, mandatory |
| No phone while cycling | Bellen op de fiets verboden | Can get a fine |
| Signal with hand | Richting aangeven | Before turning |
| Lock your bike | Fiets op slot | Two locks recommended |
| Give way to right | Rechts heeft voorrang | At equal intersections |
Voorbeelden
- Heb je licht op je fiets?
- Do you have lights on your bike?
- Mijn fiets is gestolen.
- My bike was stolen.
- Je mag niet bellen op de fiets.
- You're not allowed to phone while cycling.
- Doe je helm op.
- Put on your helmet.
Studienotitie
Get a second-hand bike rather than new - they're cheaper and less attractive to thieves. Always use two locks (a chain lock and frame lock). Register your bike with the police. Learn the hand signals: left arm out = turning left, right arm out = turning right, arm raised = stopping.
Oefen na het lezen
Train kennis van de Nederlandse maatschappij met getimede KNM-oefenvragen.
Combineer KNM met de andere onderdelen van het inburgeringsexamen.
