Netherlands Driving Theory Test Practice 2026
Practise for the Dutch car theory exam (theorie-examen auto) run by the CBR. Since 7 April 2025 the real exam has 50 scored questions in one part, and you need 44 correct in 30 minutes. These original questions cover Dutch traffic rules, the licence system, common European rules and road signs.
Kurz und knapp
Die offizielle Prüfung hat 50 Fragen. Bestanden: 44 of the 50 scored questions correct. The exam also has 2 test questions that do not count. Zeitlimit: 30 Minuten. Zuständig: CBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen). Mindestalter: 18; 17 with 2toDrive (driving with a coach until you turn 18). Theory exam from 16. Hier üben Sie kostenlos mit 250 Fragen, jeweils mit Antwort und Erklärung. Am 11. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.
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Frage 1 von 25
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Antwort: D. 50
The exam has 50 scored questions. Two extra test questions do not count towards your result.
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Frage 2 von 25
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Antwort: B. 44
You need at least 44 of the 50 scored questions right.
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Frage 3 von 25
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Antwort: C. 30 minutes
The regular exam lasts 30 minutes in total.
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Frage 4 von 25
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Antwort: C. 45 minutes
Both the exam with extra time and the individually guided exam (individueel begeleid examen) last 45 minutes.
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Frage 5 von 25
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Antwort: D. 2 test questions that do not count
The CBR adds 2 test questions that are not marked. You do not know which ones they are, so answer every question carefully.
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Frage 6 von 25
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Antwort: B. With short animation clips inside one combined exam
The separate photo part was dropped. Some questions now show short, silent animations of traffic situations.
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Frage 7 von 25
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Antwort: B. 1.5 years (18 months)
A pass for car, motorcycle and moped theory is valid for 1.5 years from the day you passed.
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Frage 8 von 25
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Antwort: C. 16
The CBR lets you take the car theory exam from age 16.
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Frage 9 von 25
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Antwort: D. 17
You may take the practical exam from 17. Until you turn 18 you may only drive with a coach.
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Frage 10 von 25
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Antwort: B. A coach listed on your begeleiderspas
Under 18 you may only drive with a coach (2toDrive). Your coaches are listed on your begeleiderspas.
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Frage 11 von 25
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Antwort: C. At least 27
A coach must be at least 27 years old.
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Frage 12 von 25
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Antwort: C. At least 5 years
A coach needs a Dutch car licence held for at least 5 years.
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Frage 13 von 25
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Antwort: B. 5
You can have at least 1 and at most 5 coaches.
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Frage 14 von 25
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Antwort: C. 16.5
The CBR says you may start driving lessons from 16.5 years.
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Frage 15 von 25
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Antwort: A. 5 years
Your first car licence is a beginner's licence for 5 years, whatever your age.
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Frage 16 von 25
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Antwort: B. The CBR is told and decides on a measure
After two registrations on a beginner's licence, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) reports it to the CBR, which can impose a measure such as a course or test.
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Frage 17 von 25
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Antwort: D. English
The CBR offers the exam in Dutch and English. For other languages you must arrange an official interpreter yourself.
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Frage 18 von 25
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Antwort: D. 0.5 per mille (0.05%)
Driving with 0.5 per mille or more is an offence for experienced drivers.
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Frage 19 von 25
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Antwort: D. 0.2 per mille (0.02%)
New drivers have a stricter limit of 0.2 per mille. One drink can be enough to go over it.
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Frage 20 von 25
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Antwort: A. Drivers who have held a licence for less than 5 years
The stricter limit depends on how long you have held your licence: less than 5 years.
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Frage 21 von 25
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Antwort: B. 0.2 per mille
Riders of mopeds and similar vehicles under 24 also have the 0.2 per mille limit.
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Frage 22 von 25
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Antwort: A. 50 km/h
Inside built-up areas the limit for motor vehicles is 50 km/h unless signs show otherwise.
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Frage 23 von 25
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Antwort: B. 80 km/h
Outside built-up areas, roads that are not motorways or expressways have an 80 km/h limit.
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Frage 24 von 25
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Antwort: B. 100 km/h
An autoweg has a general limit of 100 km/h.
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Antwort: A. 130 km/h
The law allows up to 130 km/h on motorways, but signs often set a lower limit.
Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.
Die echte Prüfung: 44 of the 50 scored questions correct. The exam also has 2 test questions that do not count.
Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten
- The car theory exam has 50 scored questions plus 2 unscored test questions. You pass with at least 44 of the 50 correct.
- You have 30 minutes. The exam with extra time and the individually guided exam last 45 minutes.
- Since 7 April 2025 the exam is one part. The old three parts (hazard perception 25, knowledge 12, insight 28) were replaced, and hazard perception is now tested with short animation clips.
- Questions come in several forms: multiple choice, yes/no, typing a number, tapping a spot in a picture, and dragging answers into place.
- You can take the exam in Dutch or English. For other languages you book an official interpreter yourself.
- You can take the theory exam from 16. A pass is valid for 1.5 years (18 months).
- With 2toDrive you can take the practical exam at 17, but until 18 you may only drive with a coach who is at least 27 and has held a car licence for 5 years.
- Your first licence is a beginner's licence for 5 years. During that time the alcohol limit is 0.2 per mille instead of 0.5.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How many questions are in the Dutch car theory exam?
50 questions count towards your result. There are also 2 test questions that do not count, and 2 practice questions before the exam starts.
What is the pass mark for the CBR theory exam?
You need at least 44 correct answers out of 50 scored questions. Our mock exam uses the same rule: 44 out of 50 in 30 minutes.
Is the theory exam still split into hazard perception, knowledge and insight?
No. That three-part format (25, 12 and 28 questions, each with its own pass mark) ended on 7 April 2025. The exam is now one part of 50 questions, so our mock exam is one part too.
Can I practise the hazard perception animations here?
No. The real exam shows short, silent animation clips of traffic situations, and we cannot copy those. Our questions test the same rules in text. Practise spotting hazards on real drives with your instructor or coach.
Can I take the Dutch theory exam in English?
Yes. The CBR offers the car theory exam in Dutch and English, with or without extra time. Some Dutch terms may still appear; the CBR lists them in its exam plan.
How long is my theory pass valid?
A pass is valid for 1.5 years (18 months) from the day you passed. You must pass the practical exam within that time.
Quellen
- CBR: How the car theory exam works
- CBR news: renewed car theory exam from 7 April 2025
- CBR: car theory exam plan (examenplan)
- CBR: question types in the theory exam
- CBR: which theory exam suits you (English, extra time, interpreter)
- CBR: how long a theory exam pass is valid
- CBR: minimum age for the theory exam
- CBR: steps for driving before you turn 18 (2toDrive)
- Public Prosecution Service (OM): beginner's licence
- Government of the Netherlands: alcohol, drugs and driving
- Traffic Rules and Signs Regulations 1990 (RVV 1990)
- Road Traffic Signs and Regulations in the Netherlands (official English translation of the RVV 1990)
- Government of the Netherlands: Participating in Dutch Traffic