The most important Closed Declarations and Prohibitory Traffic Signs for the CBR theory exam

Closed Statements: Remember the “bouncers” of the road! These signs tell you who does not have access to the street or road. Always pay attention to the symbols in your road signs, as they reveal who is not welcome. Master this knowledge for your CBR theory exam and become a traffic sign pro!

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How do you recognize a closed declaration/prohibited sign?

These signs are actually the “evil signs” of the road. You immediately recognize them by their round shape with a red border. These signs become angry at the symbol or action the sign indicates.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #1: Closed to motor vehicles with more than two wheels

This place is a no-go zone for motor vehicles with more than two wheels. Even a motorcycle with a sidecar is not welcome here. What does that actually mean? Well, it indicates a ban on all motor vehicles that have more than two wheels, such as cars, tractors, trucks and buses.

What are motor vehicles?

Useful to know: motor vehicles are all of the following vehicles: car, tractor, truck, bus and motorcycle.

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #2: Closed for trucks

This is a closed declaration for only the trucks among us. So, if you’re behind the wheel of a truck, this is a no-go. But for all other vehicles, please continue driving.

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #3: Closed for buses

This road sign is angry at bus drivers! It says: “Only buses are not allowed to enter here. But other vehicles, you are allowed through.” So, if you’ve got your hands on the wheel of a bus, this is your stopping point. But for all other vehicles, please continue driving.

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #4: Closed for buses and trucks

This road sign is clearly angry at all buses and trucks: “Here’s the end of the line for you!” There is a stop for these specific vehicles. But for all other vehicles: feel free to continue.

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #5: Closed for vehicles that cannot or may not drive faster than 25 km/h

This road sign is a master of optical illusion. At first glance it seems as if only tractors are banned here, but appearances can be deceiving! This sign actually says: “Only vehicles that cannot travel faster than 25 km/h are not allowed to proceed here.”

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #6: Closed to slow-moving traffic

This traffic sign seems simple at first glance, but appearances can be deceiving! It has more meaning than the symbols suggest. This sign says: “Closed to horse riders, livestock, motor vehicles that cannot or may not drive faster than 25 km/h, microcars, bicycles, mopeds and disabled vehicles.”

In short, it applies to a broad group of vehicles and road users. For your CBR theory exam, it is essential to understand that this sign indicates a restriction for different types of road users.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #7: Closed to motor vehicles with trailers

This traffic sign indicates that motor vehicles with a trailer or semi-trailer are not allowed to enter the street. For example: a moped with a trailer may simply drive into the street here, because a moped is not a motor vehicle. So know what motor vehicles are so as not to make a careless mistake during the theory exam.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #8: Closed to motorcycles

This traffic sign means that motorcycles are not allowed to enter the street, but please note that other vehicles such as cars, and mopeds are allowed. Remember that for your CBR theory exam!

Closed/prohibited Traffic Sign #9: Closed to all motor vehicles

This road sign means that all types of motor vehicles, such as cars, trucks, buses, tractors and motorcycles, are not allowed to enter the street. But don’t worry, the rest of the way is open to everyone! Understanding these types of traffic signs is crucial for passing your CBR theory exam.

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #10: Closed for mopeds, light mopeds and disabled vehicles

At first glance this looks as if the street is only closed to mopeds, but unfortunately this is not true. This traffic sign indicates a closure for mopeds, light mopeds and disabled vehicles.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #11: Closed to bicycles and disabled vehicles

If you quickly believe what you see, you will conclude that this is only closed for bicycles. But that’s not true! This traffic sign also indicates a closed declaration for mopeds and drivers of disabled vehicles such as a Kanta, mobility scooter and wheelchair. So is a moped rider allowed to ride in this? Yes!

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #12: Closed for bicycles, mopeds and disabled vehicles

This traffic sign tells you that it is forbidden to drive into the street with a normal bicycle, moped, moped or disabled vehicle. Remember this rule carefully, because it may be a question on your CBR theory exam.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #13: Closed to pedestrians

This traffic sign means that pedestrians are not allowed to enter the street. So please move around.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #14: Closed to vehicles longer than indicated on the sign

This traffic sign tells you that it is absolutely forbidden to drive into this street with any vehicle, including the load as indicated on the sign.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #15: Closed to vehicles wider than indicated on the sign

This traffic sign means that vehicles, including their loads, are not allowed to drive into the street if they are wider than the indicated width of 2.3 meters.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #16: Closed to vehicles higher than indicated on the sign

This traffic sign is very clear: vehicles, regardless of their size or load, are not allowed to enter this street if they are higher than 3.1 meters.

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #17: Closed for vehicles whose total mass is higher than indicated on the sign

This traffic sign is crystal clear: no vehicle with a total mass (the weight of the vehicle plus the load) higher than 5.4 tons is allowed to enter this street.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #18: Prohibited for motor vehicles to overtake each other

This traffic sign means that all drivers of motor vehicles are not allowed to overtake other motor vehicles. But here’s an interesting point: a moped is not considered a motor vehicle. So, are you allowed to overtake a moped rider? Yes, absolutely! It is important to understand what motor vehicles are so as not to lose valuable points on your CBR theory exam.

Closed/prohibited traffic sign #19: Prohibited for trucks to overtake motor vehicles

This road sign tells us that only trucks are not allowed to overtake other motor vehicles. Good news for all other road users, because you can continue with your overtaking maneuver!

Closed/forbidden traffic sign #21: Turning ban

As the arrow indicates on the board, the board becomes angry when you turn. So turning is not allowed here, but actions other than turning are allowed here, such as driving straight ahead, turning left or right.

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