Uitrijding

Uitrijding is a Dutch noun formed from the verb uitrijden, meaning to ride out or to drive out of a place. The precise sense of uitrijding depends on the context, but it generally refers to an action or event involving leaving a space to enter a road, path, or outdoor area, or to go out on a ride.

In traffic and road use, uitrijding describes the movement of a vehicle leaving a private space—such as a driveway, parking lot, or side street—and joining the public road. It emphasizes the interaction with other road users, including the need to check for traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists, and to yield when required. The term is often used in descriptions of traffic patterns, safety discussions, and driving instructions.

In sport and recreation, uitrijding is used to refer to going out on a ride, such as a planned cycling or horseback outing, or the start of a ride from a base. In rural or equestrian contexts, it can denote a social or recreational excursion, focusing on the experience of being outdoors and riding or driving together.

Etymology-wise, uitrijding combines the prefix uit- with rijden (to ride or drive). The term is found in Dutch from the early modern period and its exact usage varies by region and discipline. Because it spans multiple domains, interpretation of uitrijding should be guided by the surrounding context.