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Netherlands traffic law report

Source agencyCBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen)

Last updated12 February 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 39% (2023, CBR Annual Report)
Road fatalities: 684 deaths in 2023 — Down 8% from 2022 (745 deaths), but not part of a long-term downward trend
680,000 tests administered per year by CBR
Most challenging topic: Hazard Perception (35% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test parts50 mixed questions, 44 correct required (reformed April 2025)

Test languageDutch and English (other languages via interpreter)

License validity10 years

Unique featureIntegrated hazard perception in theory test

Average attempts1.8 attempts for theory, 1.5 for practical

Theory test feeEUR 51.50 (incl. fraud surcharge)

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

39%CBR Annual Report (2023)

Practical test pass rate

52%CBR Annual Report (2023)

Tests administered per year

680,000CBR (2023)

Speed limits

Urban50 km/h (30 in residential)

Rural / national roads80 km/h

Motorway / highway100 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 fatalities684 deathsSWOV Institute for Road Safety Research (2023)

TrendDown 8% from 2022 (745 deaths), but not part of a long-term downward trend

Penalties & fines

Speeding: EUR 34-940 fine depending on excess speed
Driving under influence: EUR 850-1,100 fine, license suspension, criminal record
Points system: No points system; escalating penalties for repeat offenders
Mobile phone use: EUR 420 fine

Recent law changes

2024
Motorway speed limit remains 100 km/h daytime nationwide
2025
Major theory test reform: reduced from 65 to 50 questions with animated video scenarios (April 2025)
2024
Mobile phone fine increased to EUR 420 (from EUR 380 in 2023)

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

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

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

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Netherlands Driving Stats

Theory pass rate39%Practical pass rate52%Motorway speed limit100 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)684 deaths

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