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Netherlands Traffic Law Report

Source Agency: CBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen)

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Key Findings

  • ●Theory test pass rate is 39% (2023, CBR Annual Report)
  • ●Road fatalities: 684 deaths in 2023 — Stable compared to 2022
  • ●680,000 tests administered per year by CBR
  • ●Most challenging topic: Hazard Perception (35% fail rate)

Test Statistics

Theory Test Pass Rate

39%

CBR Annual Report (2023)

Practical Test Pass Rate

52%

CBR Annual Report (2023)

Tests Administered Per Year

680,000

CBR (2023)

Speed Limits

Urban

50 km/h (30 in residential)

Rural / National Roads

80 km/h

Motorway / Highway

100 km/h (daytime) / 130 km/h (night, some sections)

Most Challenging Topics

1

Hazard Perception

35% fail rate

Video-based hazard recognition scenarios

2

Cycling Infrastructure

28% fail rate

Rules for interacting with cyclists and bike lanes

3

Speed Zones

25% fail rate

Complex variable speed limits (day/night, motorway sections)

4

Right-of-Way

23% fail rate

Priority at complex Dutch intersections

5

Environmental Awareness

18% fail rate

Low-emission zone regulations

Road Safety

Road Fatalities

684 deaths

SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research (2023)

Trend

Stable compared to 2022

Penalties & Fines

SpeedingEUR 34-940 fine depending on excess speed
Driving Under InfluenceEUR 850-1,100 fine, license suspension, criminal record
Points SystemNo points system; escalating penalties for repeat offenders
Mobile Phone UseEUR 420 fine

Recent Law Changes

2024

Motorway speed limit remains 100 km/h daytime nationwide

2023

New hazard perception test format with updated scenarios

2023

Stricter mobile phone penalties increased to EUR 420

Sources & Methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary Sources:

  • CBR Annual Report — Test statistics (2023)
  • SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research — Road safety data (2023)
  • CBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen) — Official regulatory body

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Quick Facts

Theory test parts

50 mixed questions, 44 correct required (reformed April 2025)

Test language

Dutch only (with limited exceptions)

License validity

10 years

Unique feature

Integrated hazard perception in theory test

Average attempts

1.8 attempts for theory, 1.5 for practical

Theory test fee

EUR 51.50 (incl. fraud surcharge)

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Netherlands traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/en-ES/traffic-law-reports/netherlands

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