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TCN UPDATE | Introducing Our New Theory-Enhancing Method with Video Lessons!
Exciting news for all our learners! We are proud to announce our innovative e-learning method.
Smart practise for your car theory exam, but how?
You can practise for your CBR theory exam in several ways. Through self-study, classroom- and online-training. Here your decide what fitst you best and how to study smarter.
The Dutch driver's licence for expats and internationals | All you want to know
The Dutch driver's licence is one of the most universally accepted driving licences thanks to the Netherlands being part of the European Union.
However, it is also among the most difficult to obtain.
An exact testing process combined with solid infrastructure also means that Dutch roads are some of the safest in the world.
If you’re considering getting a driver’s licence in the Netherlands, your first question is probably: “But how?”
And again, let us tell you: it’s not always simple. The answer depends on your situation. You might:
- Be able to use your home country’s driver’s licence with no need to swap
- Be able to swap your home country’s driver’s licence for a Dutch one
- Need to take lessons, a theory exam, and a practical exam (yikes!) — even if you already have a licence.
So how can you skip the bike and hit the roads like a driving Dutchie? Here’s all the information you need to know to get your Dutch driver’s licence.
Traffic rules in The Netherlands
The rules here in the Netherlands are pretty standard. A few examples: Overtaking must be done on the left; mobile phone use is only allowed with a hands-free device — just holding a phone, even if it’s not being used, is illegal. The driver and all passengers must wear seatbelts.
Hard BREXIT: British driving license no longer valid!
If it comes to a brexit without agreement, the Britons living in the Netherlands will have to take a Dutch driving test for an official NL driving license.
If you live in the Netherlands for a long time (UK expat or immigrant) these conditions apply:
Trial theory exam in the evening starts now
From 1 May 2018, candidates can take the theory exam for the car, also in the evenings. Then the CBR starts a six-month trial in which candidates can also take an exam between 4 and 9 p.m. The CBR wants to further improve the service to the customer.
Research shows theory exam CBR again positive
You only pass the theory exam if you have sufficient knowledge of the traffic rules. This is again demonstrated by follow-up research by independent research institute RCEC into possible unforeseen predictions in the theory test for the car.
From 1 July car theory exam English also with extra time
From 1 July, candidates can also take the theory test for the car in English with extra time. Just like with the other theory exams with extra time, candidates get 15 minutes more time with the section 'knowledge of traffic rules and traffic insight'.
