Netherlands

In Netherlands you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 30 km/h (18 mph) in residential areas, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.

Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it.

It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.

Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Euro 95, Ongelood (95/98), Super 98 or benziner. Petrol costs about €1.61 per liter.

Diesel option is called Diesel. Diesel costs about €1.28 per liter.

Most popular petrol stations in Netherlands are Avia, BP, Esso, Lukoil, Shell, Tamoil and Texaco.

Road assistance is available at 088 - 269 28 88 (ANWB BV). For general news on Netherlands's traffic use ANWB BV.