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.
Mabilis na sagot
Ang opisyal na pagsusulit ay may 50 tanong. Passing mark: 44 of the 50 scored questions correct. The exam also has 2 test questions that do not count. Time limit: 30 minuto. Pinapatakbo ito ng CBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen). Pinakamababang edad: 18; 17 with 2toDrive (driving with a coach until you turn 18). Theory exam from 16. Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 250 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 11, 2026.
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Tanong 1 ng 25
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Sagot: D. 50
The exam has 50 scored questions. Two extra test questions do not count towards your result.
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Tanong 2 ng 25
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Sagot: B. 44
You need at least 44 of the 50 scored questions right.
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Tanong 3 ng 25
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Sagot: C. 30 minutes
The regular exam lasts 30 minutes in total.
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Tanong 4 ng 25
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Sagot: C. 45 minutes
Both the exam with extra time and the individually guided exam (individueel begeleid examen) last 45 minutes.
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Tanong 5 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 6 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 7 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 8 ng 25
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Sagot: C. 16
The CBR lets you take the car theory exam from age 16.
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Tanong 9 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 10 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 11 ng 25
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Sagot: C. At least 27
A coach must be at least 27 years old.
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Tanong 12 ng 25
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Sagot: C. At least 5 years
A coach needs a Dutch car licence held for at least 5 years.
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Tanong 13 ng 25
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Sagot: B. 5
You can have at least 1 and at most 5 coaches.
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Tanong 14 ng 25
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Sagot: C. 16.5
The CBR says you may start driving lessons from 16.5 years.
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Tanong 15 ng 25
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Sagot: A. 5 years
Your first car licence is a beginner's licence for 5 years, whatever your age.
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Tanong 16 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 17 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 18 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 19 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 20 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 21 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 22 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 23 ng 25
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Sagot: 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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Tanong 24 ng 25
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Sagot: B. 100 km/h
An autoweg has a general limit of 100 km/h.
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Tanong 25 ng 25
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Sagot: A. 130 km/h
The law allows up to 130 km/h on motorways, but signs often set a lower limit.
Keyboard: 1–4 para sumagot, Enter para sa susunod na tanong.
Ang tunay na pagsusulit: 44 of the 50 scored questions correct. The exam also has 2 test questions that do not count.
Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit
- 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.
Mga madalas itanong
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.
Mga sanggunian
- 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