Entering intersections, crossings and level crossings
- Intersection
Gathering or splitting of roads. On an intersection it is possible to change direction. With that, it is meant that you are allowed and be able to turn left or right. Intersections can be designed in a wide variety of ways.
- Crossing
Gathering or roads where it is not possible or allowed to change directions. You are only allowed continue straight on.
- Level crossing
Crossing of a road and a railway. A railway vehicle such as a train or metro always has priority on a level crossing.
At an intersection you are allowed to change direction.
At a crossing you cannot, or are not allowed to, change direction.
Intersections, crossings and level crossings are places where you as a driver can encounter or intersect other road users. An important rule is that you are never allowed to block an intersection, crossing or level crossing. This means that you are only allowed to enter one when you can also immediately clear it again. If you have doubt about this, then wait before the intersection, crossing or level crossing until there is enough space after that point.
The motorcyclist is not allowed to enter this intersection. Only when he is able to immediately clear the intersection again, is he allowed to ride on.
To improve the traffic flow, the motorcyclist that is turning left is allowed to enter the intersection. However, he must wait for the oncoming black car here.
An exception to this is an intersection where you can pre-sort in between the two traffic flows. This can be due to the presence of a wide central verge, or due to space in between pedestrian crossings or cycle paths and the carriageway. Even if you have a green light and have to wait for oncoming traffic when turning left, it may be necessary for traffic flow to already enter the intersection. However, this is only allowed if you do not block traffic flows or cause danger or hindrance.