Everything you need to pass, in plain English
Straight answers for expats taking the Dutch motorcycle theory exam — the process, the rules, the gotchas. No Dutch required.
How to get a Dutch driving or motorcycle licence in English
The complete start-to-finish path for expats — DigiD, health check, theory, lessons, practical exams, costs and timeline. Start here if you're new to the process.
Read the full guideGevaarherkenning (hazard perception) explained
The section most expats fail — format, scoring, and how to train it.
Read →Dutch road signs every motorcyclist must know
The RVV sign families, with the ones examiners actually test.
Read →10 mistakes that fail the CBR motor theory exam
Recurring traps — recognise them now, catch them on exam day.
Read →Book an English interpreter for the CBR exam
Process, cost (~€356), the three approved agencies, and pitfalls.
Read →A1 vs A2 vs A: which licence you need
Ages, power limits, and how to progress between categories.
Read →A1 motorcycle licence (from 18)
Entry-level: up to 125cc / 11 kW, exams, and the upgrade path.
Read →A2 motorcycle licence (from 20)
Up to 35 kW, and the progressive route to full A at 22.
Read →Full A motorcycle licence (24 or 22)
Unrestricted power — direct access vs progressive access.
Read →Convert a foreign motorcycle licence
EU/EEA, designated non-EU, and everyone else — who swaps, who retests.
Read →Car vs motorcycle theory exam
Why a car-theory course won't prepare you for the motor exam.
Read →CBR motor theory exam in Amsterdam
Nearest centres, interpreter logistics, Amsterdam-specific hazards.
Read →CBR motor theory exam in Rotterdam
Centres, English interpreter, Rotterdam-specific test hazards.
Read →CBR motor theory exam in Utrecht
Dense cycling, canal wharfs, and Utrecht-specific test hazards.
Read →CBR motor theory exam in The Hague
Tram-heavy streets, coastal wind, and Den Haag-specific hazards.
Read →CBR motor theory exam in Eindhoven
Brainport ring roads, turbo-roundabouts, and freight blind spots.
Read →Ready to actually pass?
Guides get you oriented. The app gets you through the exam — in English, with unlimited mock exams.
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