Learning the same rule in two languages can reveal gaps that memorising answers hides. Use this glossary to connect concepts, then practise each word in a full driving situation. These are learning equivalents, not certified translations of legislation.
A glossary for your study notes
| English | Nederlands | Français | Español |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give way | Voorrang verlenen | Céder le passage | Ceder el paso |
| Priority from the right | Voorrang van rechts | Priorité de droite | Prioridad de la derecha |
| Built-up area | Bebouwde kom | Agglomération | Poblado |
| Carriageway | Rijbaan | Chaussée | Calzada |
| Traffic lane | Rijstrook | Bande de circulation | Carril |
| Hard shoulder | Pechstrook | Bande d’arrêt d’urgence | Arcén |
| Pedestrian crossing | Oversteekplaats voor voetgangers | Passage pour piétons | Paso de peatones |
| Cycle track | Fietspad | Piste cyclable | Vía ciclista |
| Overtake | Inhalen | Dépasser | Adelantar |
| Stop / park | Stilstaan / parkeren | S’arrêter / stationner | Parar / estacionar |
| Blind spot | Dode hoek | Angle mort | Ángulo muerto |
| Dipped headlights | Dimlichten | Feux de croisement | Luces de cruce |
| Rear fog light | Achtermistlicht | Feu antibrouillard arrière | Luz antiniebla trasera |
| Provisional licence | Voorlopig rijbewijs | Permis provisoire | Permiso provisional |
| Must / may | Moet / mag | Doit / peut | Debe / puede |
| Except | Behalve | Sauf | Excepto |
Learn the small words that change the answer
“Must” describes an obligation. “May” asks whether something is permitted; it does not necessarily recommend doing it. “Except” limits a rule. Underline these words when reviewing a mistake, then explain how removing the word would change the question.
For example, compare “May I park here?” with “Must I stop here?” They refer to different actions and different types of instruction. Translating both loosely as “can I stop?” loses information.
Keep similar road words separate
A carriageway can contain several traffic lanes. A hard shoulder is not an ordinary lane. A cycle track is not automatically the same as a crossing for cyclists. Draw a small sketch next to each term so the word refers to a place or movement you understand.
Local legal definitions matter more than an everyday translation. When a term appears in a difficult question, return to the full lesson and its road layout rather than relying on the dictionary alone.
Build an active revision routine
Cover one language column and explain the concept aloud. Write one example and one contrasting example. Revisit uncertain terms later in the week using a different scene.
Choose the language you will actually hear at the official exam and practise its question wording too. The availability of four study languages on Mazlet does not mean every examination centre offers all four. Confirm your examination language when booking.
Official sources
Rules and procedures checked on 21 September 2026. Follow the linked authority for later changes; rules announced for a future date are not yet in force.