Woonerf: what it means

What it means

You are entering a woonerf, an area with its own special rules. Pedestrians (people on foot) use the street and children may be playing in it.

What you must do

Drive slowly and obey the special woonerf rules. Yield (give way) to pedestrians in the street and be particularly on the look out for children playing.

Where you see it

On any public road.

Remember

Woonerf: 30km/h, pedestrians first, watch for children.

The special rules of a woonerf:

• The speed limit in the area is 30km/h.
• You must yield right of way to pedestrians in the street.
• You may not drive through the area without breaking your journey.
• Vehicles with a mass of more than 3 500 kg may not enter.
• Vehicles with more than 10 seats may not enter.

Vehicles kept out by their mass or their number of seats may still enter for local access or delivery.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   The Woonerf sign prohibits the entry of all vehicles exceeding what mass, except for local access or delivery?

   • A 1 500 kg
   • B 3 500 kg
   • C 9 000 kg
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   Answer: B: 3 500 kg

   The Woonerf sign keeps out vehicles with a mass over 3 500 kg, except for local access or delivery.

2. Question 2

   

   The Woonerf sign prohibits the entry of vehicles which have more than how many seats, except for local access or delivery?

   • A 10 seats
   • B 16 seats
   • C 22 seats
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   Answer: A: 10 seats

   The Woonerf sign keeps out vehicles with more than 10 seats, except for local access or delivery.

3. Question 3

   

   A vehicle excluded by the Woonerf sign because of its mass or number of seats may still enter for certain purposes. Which ONE is NOT such a purpose?

   • A Local access
   • B Delivery
   • C Taking a short cut through the area
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   Answer: C: Taking a short cut through the area

   Such a vehicle may still enter for local access or delivery, not to take a short cut.