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 — 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)
Test Statistics
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
Hazard Perception
35% fail rateVideo-based hazard recognition scenarios
Cycling Infrastructure
28% fail rateRules for interacting with cyclists and bike lanes
Speed Zones
25% fail rateComplex variable speed limits (day/night, motorway sections)
Right-of-Way
23% fail ratePriority at complex Dutch intersections
Environmental Awareness
18% fail rateLow-emission zone regulations
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
684 deaths
SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research (2023)
Trend
Down 8% from 2022 (745 deaths), but not part of a long-term downward trend
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Motorway speed limit remains 100 km/h daytime nationwide
Major theory test reform: reduced from 65 to 50 questions with animated video scenarios (April 2025)
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:
- 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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