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Amsterdam Traffic Hazards
Just like in any other busy city traffic in Amsterdam can be hectic.
Something most first time visitors don't know is the the hazard of bicycles!
Most cyclists aren't too friendly when it comes to pedestrians standing in their way.
When you hear a bicycle bell behind you, STEP ASIDE FAST!
Also remember that most of the time trams and taxis are in a hurry as well. Leave a Comment
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Crossing the road! Look out for cars, then trams, then bikes...
Also, give Dutch weed some respect. It's strong and could effect you more than you think. If you swallow it in the form of shakes or cakes - expect the effect to last for hours.
Amsterdam is fun - don't take the michael. Give respect to the locals and the ladies... you can spot a British tourist a mile off! Leave a Comment
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Watch out for the bikers and the tram! Vehicles in Amsterdam do not stop for pedestrians so you have to watch out when crossing a street. Especially the tram and the bikers have no mercy for a tourist getting in their way.
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A bit obvious, but worthy of a mention as it refers to your mortality.... Watch out for those large metal objects that may (depending on where you are coming from) suddenly squash you because you are using the English version of the green cross code, think life, look right, left and right again. :-)) Leave a Comment
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After going through Europe and places like Rome, I thought I had seen the worst of the worst of street traffic and how dangerous it is to cross the road - NO WAY this has to be the worst. This is how it goes - step off the pavement and watch out for the bikes in the bike lane, then the tram lane, then you get to the cars bit, not so bad, but then on your way over you forget about the trams, and the bikes and then you are finally on the other side of the road!!!! There are so many bikes in this city, just check out the bike parking lot near the train station!! I saw a post card where they are pulling our hundreds of bikes from the canals! Leave a Comment
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As everybody who lives or has been there will tell you, watch out for bicycles. They have the right of way in traffic it seems. The motor bikes are dangerous. Leave a Comment
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Be extremely careful whilst crossing the roads. Watch out for Trams, they have no mercy and bicycles although the riders do normally ring their bell to let you know your in the way. Leave a Comment
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Being a pedestrian in Amsterdam is the most dangerous thing for me. You need to have your five senses in continuous action if you don't want to be run over. When there are no cars, there is a bicycle and when there are no bikes, there's a tram. That?s absolutely crazy!!! Leave a Comment
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Crossing the road in Amsterdam is a risky business. Not only do you have the road to contend with, you also have to cross tramlines and cycles lanes so be extra vigilant and keep your eyes and ears fully opened. Also, there is often no 'islands' between the roads, cycle lanes and tramlines offering a safe haven, so it's best to cross as swiftly as possible.
And be warned - the multitudes of cyclists in Amsterdam stop for absolutely nobody, and it is often impossible to determine the cycle lane from the footpath.
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