Theory
Before your practical exam, you must pass the CBR theory exam. At Safety1st you learn the theory for the car or the motorcycle.
Theory for the car
Online theory package
€70
incl. VAT
You practise online, on your phone or laptop, with more than 5000 practice questions.
The theory exam
You take the theory exam at the CBR, from the age of 16. Only once you have passed it can you take the practical exam.
Every car lesson package also includes a theory course. See the packages
Theory exam prices, car and motorcycle
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Theory exam | €65 |
| Theory exam with extra time | €80 |
| Individual theory exam | €130 |
| Theory exam with interpreter | €199 |
These prices apply to both the car and the motorcycle.
Theory for the motorcycle
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Theory package: book, 3 months of online learning and 15 hours of exam training | €75 |
Questions about theory
Where can I take my theory exam?
At the CBR. You book the theory exam yourself in Mijn CBR and choose a place, date and time there. Since late 2025, the CBR holds the theory exams that used to take place in Maastricht in Roermond, at Hamstraat 37.
From what age can I take driving lessons?
You can take driving lessons from 16.5 and the theory exam from 16. The practical exam is possible from 17; until you turn 18 you then drive with a coach aged at least 27 who has held a Dutch car licence for 5 years (CBR).
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.
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Pick a time that suits you. You can see the available slots straight away.
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