Free theory lessons
Learn the most important Dutch traffic rules step by step, in your own language. After each lesson, test yourself with the practice questions.
Priority rules
Who may go first? Priority mistakes are among the most common reasons for failing the Dutch exam. Learn the rules in a fixed order.
Lesson →Lesson 2Speed and distance
Know the speed limits, keep enough distance and understand how speed changes your stopping distance.
Lesson →Lesson 3Road signs and markings
Once you understand the shapes and colours, most Dutch road signs are easy to read.
Lesson →Lesson 4Motorway
Motorways are the safest roads in the Netherlands — if everybody follows the same rules.
Lesson →Lesson 5Safety, alcohol and phone
These rules protect you, your passengers and other road users — and breaking them can cost you your licence.
Lesson →Lesson 6Parking and stopping
Parking in the wrong place is expensive and can be dangerous. Learn the difference between stopping and parking, and where neither is allowed.
Lesson →Lesson 7Cyclists and pedestrians
The Netherlands has more bicycles than people. Most exam mistakes with cyclists happen when turning, overtaking and opening a car door.
Lesson →Lesson 8Traffic lights
Traffic lights look simple, but the exam asks about yellow, flashing lights, arrows and what to do when a police officer gives signals.
Lesson →Lesson 9Railway crossings and trams
A train cannot stop or swerve. At a level crossing (overweg) the rules are strict and mistakes are often fatal.
Lesson →Lesson 10Weather and visibility
Dutch weather changes fast. Adjust your speed and distance to the conditions — that is also what the exam expects.
Lesson →Lesson 11Hazard perception
Good drivers see danger before it happens. Learn to look ahead and decide in time: brake, release the accelerator, or do nothing.
Lesson →Lesson 12Breakdowns and accidents
Stay calm and follow a fixed order: make it safe, get help, then deal with the paperwork.
Lesson →Lesson 13Documents, insurance and APK
Besides traffic rules, the exam also asks what you must carry and arrange as a driver and car owner.
Lesson →Lesson 14Lanes and merging
Choosing the right lane in time and merging smoothly prevent many dangerous situations.
Lesson →Lesson 15Special roads and zones
Some roads and areas have their own rules. Signs at the start tell you that you enter them.
Lesson →Lesson 16Economical driving
Driving economically saves fuel and money, is better for the environment and is often safer too.
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