Rules in a Residential Area/Woonerf
Let’s take a look at the most important rules and facts you need to know for your theory exam on woonerf, but in a simple and understandable way!
Woonerf area rule 1: Maximum speed
So, imagine you are driving through a woonerf. The first rule to remember is that the speed limit here is only 15 km/h. That means you can never drive faster than that, but always slower. Why? Well, because playing children might appear and run into the road without looking. So drive slowly because we all want them to be safe!
Woonerf area rule 2: Use of the road
Oh, and here’s something fun for pedestrians: they have free rein! That means they can walk anywhere on the road, without worry. In other words, pedestrians are allowed to use the full width of the road in a woonerf area. So be extra careful and respect their space.
Woonerf area rule 3: Parking
If you want to park your car in a woonerf area, remember that you can only do so in the designated parking spaces. So you absolutely cannot park on the roadside along the side of the road in a woonerf area, okay?
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Woonerf area rule 4: Granting priority
Let’s talk about an often forgotten traffic rule that is really important: leaving a woonerf area. If you drive out of a woonerf area, you should know that this is considered a “special maneuvers”. And during such a special maneuvers, you must give way to all traffic.
But what do we mean by “traffic”?
Traffic is basically just a fancy word for everyone sharing the road. That means pedestrians and all other drivers on the road. So, if you leave a woonerf area and you see a woonerf sign with a red line through it, you have to wait until all that traffic has passed before you continue.
Sample theory exam question: woonerf area
Explanation: When you leave the woonerf area, you must give way to all other road users. Leaving a woonerf area is considered a special manoeuvre.
Short summary of woonerf area rules:
In a woonerf area, a maximum speed of 15 km/h applies to ensure the safety of playing children. Pedestrians have free rein and may use the entire width of the road. Cars may only park in designated parking spaces, not along the side of the road. When leaving a woonerf area, all traffic must have priority, including pedestrians.