Volunteers needed for children's traffic safety exam in Asten
On June 9, children in Asten will take their Practical Traffic Exam, but volunteers are urgently needed to ensure its success. By lending a hand, you help promote road safety and connect with your community—while making a real difference for young cyclists.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | VVN Practical Traffic Exam |
| Date | June 9, 2026 |
| Location | Asten, Noord-Brabant |
| Participants | Children in grades 7 and 8 |
| Volunteer Roles | Checkpoint monitors, start/finish helpers |
| Minimum Age for Volunteers | 18 years |
| Organizer | Safe Traffic Netherlands (VVN) |
| Registration | VVN Website |
Safe Traffic Netherlands (VVN) is a national organization focused on improving road safety through education and practical initiatives. The municipality of Asten collaborates with VVN to ensure local children gain essential traffic skills, reinforcing community-driven safety efforts.
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Will you help the children during the VVN Practical Traffic Exam?
On June 9, the traffic exam will take place. Safe Traffic Netherlands (VVN) is still looking for volunteers to assist along the route.
Archive photo: SirisOn Tuesday, June 9, in the morning, children from grades 7 and 8 in Asten will take the VVN Practical Traffic Exam conducted by Safe Traffic Netherlands (VVN). VVN organizes this on behalf of the municipality of Asten for several primary schools. Without volunteers, flawless organization of the practical exam would be impossible. Therefore, VVN and the municipality of Asten are calling on (grand)parents and local residents to lend a hand.
Execution of the VVN Practical Traffic Exam
During the VVN Practical Traffic Exam, children cycle a route to demonstrate that they can apply traffic rules in real traffic. An important milestone! There is plenty to do in the organization and execution of the practical exam. For example, you could man a checkpoint to assess whether the children are acting correctly. Help is also needed at the starting and finishing locations to welcome the children.
Important and fun!
As a volunteer for the practical exam, you make a direct contribution to promoting traffic safety for the participating children. It also fosters connections with people you might never have met otherwise. So, your help is not only good for others but also enjoyable for yourself!
Will you lend a hand?
Participating is easy! Anyone in the municipality of Asten aged 18 or older who wants to help can register without obligation via More information? Visit the VVN website