Driving lessons in English
At Safety1st, your lessons revolve around you, and you can take them in English. Whether you are behind the wheel for the first time or already have some experience, we guide you calmly, step by step, from your trial lesson to your exam. Automatic, manual or motorcycle lessons in Maastricht, Heerlen, Sittard and the surrounding area, in 124 towns and villages across South Limburg.
Why choose Safety1st?
- No long waiting times.
- Professional, calm guidance.
- Car lessons and motorcycle lessons.
- Lessons in English too.
- Fair prices and clear agreements.
Your lessons, in English
Taught in English
You can take every lesson in English, from your trial lesson until you are ready for your exam. Our two instructors speak Dutch, English, French and German.
Automatic, manual or motorcycle
We pick you up
For car lessons, you can be picked up at the station, at home, at work, or at your school or university. Staying with a friend or family member? Just send a message or a WhatsApp and we will pick you up there.
Motorcycle lessons start at our place at Aronskelk 2 in Elsloo: you come to us and get on the motorcycle there.
Your exams
You take the practical exam at the CBR, the Dutch driving test centre: in Maastricht, Kerkrade or Urmond, depending on where you live.
Your lessons can be in English, but the exams are the CBR's. The car theory exam is available in English. cbr.nl
For the practical exam you may bring an interpreter, such as a sworn interpreter or your driving instructor. cbr.nl
What our learners say
Trial lesson and prices
A trial lesson costs €50 incl. VAT. You drive yourself, with the instructor beside you, and then decide whether to continue.
Get in touch
Questions before you start? Send a WhatsApp or call us, in English.
Where we teach
We teach in 124 towns and villages across South Limburg. Read more about lessons near you:
Questions
Can I take lessons in English?
Yes. Lessons are in Dutch, English, French or German. You can also take the CBR theory exam in English.
Can I take my exams in English?
You can take the car theory exam at the CBR in English. For the practical exam you may bring an interpreter: a sworn interpreter you hire yourself, or your driving instructor, if they speak both Dutch and your language well. Your driving school states this when it books your exam.
Already have a foreign driving licence?
You may be able to exchange it for a Dutch licence. Whether you can depends on the country where you got it: the RDW explains it. If you can't, you take the Dutch theory and practical exams, and you can take lessons with us to prepare, in English.
How much is a trial lesson?
A trial lesson costs €50. You pick a time from the available slots and pay for the lesson.
Automatic or manual: what's the difference for your licence?
If you pass in an automatic, your licence gets code 78: you may only drive automatics. To drive a manual later, you take the practical exam again in a manual car (CBR). Not sure yet? Ask about it during your trial lesson.
Where do you teach?
In 124 places in South Limburg: around Maastricht, in the Heuvelland and near Valkenburg, in Parkstad and in the Westelijke Mijnstreek, up to Susteren and Echt. Look up your town on the map.
Ready to start?
Pick a time that suits you. You can see the available slots straight away.
Plan your trial lesson