Lesson 45 of 59 · Dutch traffic rules

Emergency stop Noodstop

De regel · The rule

Emergency stop: brake as hard as you can at once, keep the wheel straight, hold the brake until you stand still.

CBR exam: emergency stop
Speed limit 80 km/h (A1)
Speed limit 80 km/h (A1)

Why this rule exists

Every tenth of a second of hesitation is metres more braking distance.

Test yourself

Kees' three questions on this rule, the “Wist je dat?” facts and his tip come with the drive, in Voorrah! Pro.

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