PassEveryTest
English

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.

  • Driving
  • Netherlands
  • 250 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

The Car theory exam, category B (theorie-examen auto, Netherlands) has 50 questions. Pass mark: 44 of the 50 scored questions correct. The exam also has 2 test questions that do not count. Time limit: 30 minutes. It is run by CBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen). Minimum age: 18; 17 with 2toDrive (driving with a coach until you turn 18). Theory exam from 16. Practise here for free with 250 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Netherlands Driving Theory Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many scored questions are in the CBR car theory exam (theorie-examen auto)?
    Show answer

    Answer: D. 50

    The exam has 50 scored questions. Two extra test questions do not count towards your result.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many of the 50 scored questions must you answer correctly to pass the car theory exam?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 44

    You need at least 44 of the 50 scored questions right.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How much time do you have for the regular car theory exam?
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 30 minutes

    The regular exam lasts 30 minutes in total.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How long does the theory exam with extra time, or the individually guided exam, last?
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 45 minutes

    Both the exam with extra time and the individually guided exam (individueel begeleid examen) last 45 minutes.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Besides the 50 scored questions, what else is in the car theory exam?
    Show answer

    Answer: 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.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Since 7 April 2025, how does the car theory exam test hazard perception?
    Show answer

    Answer: 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.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How long is a passed car theory exam result valid?
    Show answer

    Answer: 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.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    From what age can you take the car theory exam?
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 16

    The CBR lets you take the car theory exam from age 16.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    With 2toDrive (begeleid rijden), from what age can you take the practical car exam?
    Show answer

    Answer: D. 17

    You may take the practical exam from 17. Until you turn 18 you may only drive with a coach.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    You are 17 and have just passed your practical car exam. Who must be with you when you drive?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. A coach listed on your begeleiderspas

    Under 18 you may only drive with a coach (2toDrive). Your coaches are listed on your begeleiderspas.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How old must a 2toDrive coach be?
    Show answer

    Answer: C. At least 27

    A coach must be at least 27 years old.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    How long must a 2toDrive coach have held a Dutch car licence?
    Show answer

    Answer: C. At least 5 years

    A coach needs a Dutch car licence held for at least 5 years.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the maximum number of coaches you can have on your begeleiderspas?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 5

    You can have at least 1 and at most 5 coaches.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    From what age can you start driving lessons for a car?
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 16.5

    The CBR says you may start driving lessons from 16.5 years.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    For how long is your first car licence a beginner's licence (beginnersrijbewijs)?
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 5 years

    Your first car licence is a beginner's licence for 5 years, whatever your age.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    A beginner driver gets two registered serious offences during the beginner period. What happens?
    Show answer

    Answer: 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.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Apart from Dutch, in which language can you take the regular car theory exam?
    Show answer

    Answer: D. English

    The CBR offers the exam in Dutch and English. For other languages you must arrange an official interpreter yourself.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What is the blood alcohol limit for experienced drivers in the Netherlands?
    Show answer

    Answer: D. 0.5 per mille (0.05%)

    Driving with 0.5 per mille or more is an offence for experienced drivers.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What is the blood alcohol limit for a driver who has held a licence for less than 5 years?
    Show answer

    Answer: 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.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Which drivers have the stricter 0.2 per mille alcohol limit?
    Show answer

    Answer: 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.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    A moped rider is 22 years old. Which alcohol limit applies?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 0.2 per mille

    Riders of mopeds and similar vehicles under 24 also have the 0.2 per mille limit.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the general speed limit for cars inside a built-up area (bebouwde kom)?
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 50 km/h

    Inside built-up areas the limit for motor vehicles is 50 km/h unless signs show otherwise.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 80 km/h

    Outside built-up areas, roads that are not motorways or expressways have an 80 km/h limit.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the general speed limit on an expressway (autoweg)?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 100 km/h

    An autoweg has a general limit of 100 km/h.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    What is the highest general speed limit on Dutch motorways (autosnelwegen)?
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 130 km/h

    The law allows up to 130 km/h on motorways, but signs often set a lower limit.

What to know before the test

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Sources

Related tests