CBR

Amsterdam

Noord-Holland, Netherlands · 870K

Data sourced from Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen · Last updated:

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Where you take the test in Amsterdam

Source: Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen (CBR), checked September 2026
Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen (CBR)

Examencentrum Amsterdam

Handles
Theory testPractical test
How to book
You request the theory exam yourself in Mijn CBR with DigiD; your rijschool reserves the practical exam.
Address
Naritaweg 150, 1043 CA Amsterdam

You can buy a Gezondheidsverklaring at this desk between 08.00 and 17.00.

Gemeente Amsterdam

Stadsloket Amsterdam

Handles
Licence issue
How to book
You apply in person at a Stadsloket without an appointment; only Weesp asks you to book.

The licence is usually ready after one week; collection needs no appointment, except in Weesp.

Driving rules that are different in Amsterdam

Source: amsterdam.nl, checked September 2026
  • The milieuzone for passenger cars is the area inside the Ring A10.

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  • Diesel cars with emission class 4 or lower may not enter, not even with a soot filter.

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  • The 30 km/h limit applies to every vehicle on the carriageway, including cyclists on a cycle strip.

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  • Traffic on a new 30 km/h road has priority over traffic leaving an erftoegangsweg, also from the right.

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Netherlands test facts

Questions50
Pass mark88%
Minutes30
Min age18+
Driving sideDrive on the right
Alcohol limit0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers)
Emergency112
Test fee50.50€

Speed limits

50Urban areasWithin city limits
80Rural roadsOutside city limits
100HighwayMotorways & expressways

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take the driving theory test in Amsterdam?

Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen (CBR): Examencentrum Amsterdam, Gemeente Amsterdam: Stadsloket Amsterdam. You request the theory exam yourself in Mijn CBR with DigiD; your rijschool reserves the practical exam.

Is anything different about driving in Amsterdam?

The milieuzone for passenger cars is the area inside the Ring A10. Diesel cars with emission class 4 or lower may not enter, not even with a soot filter. The 30 km/h limit applies to every vehicle on the carriageway, including cyclists on a cycle strip. Traffic on a new 30 km/h road has priority over traffic leaving an erftoegangsweg, also from the right.

Where do I apply for my first Dutch licence in Amsterdam?

At any Stadsloket, in person and without an appointment; for Weesp you do have to book a slot.

May trams and buses still drive 50 km/h in Amsterdam?

On segregated tram tracks trams, buses and taxis may keep driving 50 km/h.

How many questions are on the driving test in Amsterdam?

The CBR theory test has 50 questions. You need to score 44/50 to pass (88%).

What documents do I need?

You'll need: ID card/Passport, DigiD, Photo. The test fee is approximately 50.50€.

Is AutoviaTest affiliated with CBR?

AutoviaTest is an independent study platform — we're not affiliated with CBR or any government agency.

Our practice questions and study materials are designed to help you feel confident and well-prepared for your CBR theory test.

For practical training and the official exam, you'll work with a local driving school. Think of AutoviaTest as your study companion for the theory side.

Do I still need to join a driving school?

Yes — a driving school handles your practical training and the official CBR exam. AutoviaTest helps you prepare for the theory portion so you go in feeling confident and ready.

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