Approaching intersections, junctions and crossings
- Intersection
Intersection or junction of roads. At an intersection it is possible to change direction. This means that you can and may turn left or right. Intersections can be designed in many different ways.
- Crossing
Junction of roads where it is not possible or permitted to change direction. You can or may only drive straight here.
- Level crossing
Intersection of a road and a railroad. A rail vehicle such as a train or metro always has priority on such a level crossing.
You can and may change direction at an intersection.
You cannot, or may not, change direction at a crossing.
At intersections, junctions and (level) crossings, drivers may encounter other road users. An important rule about these areas is: never block a junction, an intersection, or a (level) crossing. Only attempt to cross if you can clear the area immediately afterwards. If in doubt, wait before the junction, intersection, or level crossing until you have an opportunity to cross.
The lesson car is not yet allowed to enter this intersection. He is only allowed to continue driving when he has enough space to clear the intersection immediately.
To promote traffic flow, the lesson car that is turning left may enter the intersection and wait there.
Intersections with space to position a vehicle, such as a wide central reservation or space between pedestrian crossings or cycle paths and the carriageway, are an exception to this rule.
If you have a green light and are required to give way to oncoming traffic when turning left, you may drive onto the intersection and wait there. This is only allowed if it does not block traffic flows or cause hinder or danger.
Always position yourself before and at the intersection in such a way that larger vehicles present have enough room to maneuver. Think, for example, of lorries and buses that want to turn and need extra space in the inside bend when doing so.