Driving test and CBR
Preparing for the CBR practical driving test: checklist for the final week
A calm checklist for the final week before your CBR practical driving test, including documents, lessons, and sleep.
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Read about choosing a school, preparing for lessons and working towards your licence. All Rijmaatje articles in one place.
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Driving lesson tips
Driving Lesson Anxiety: Practical Tips and Suitable Support
Practical help for driving anxiety and fear of failure, from finding the right instructor to preparing for a special fear-of-failure driving test.
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Driving lesson tips
Your First Driving Lesson: What Can You Expect?
Start your first driving lesson with confidence, with a clear idea of the introduction, controls, and first exercises.
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Costs and packages
Choosing a driving lesson package: avoid hidden costs
Check driving lesson packages for lesson length, exams, terms and extra costs before you sign.
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Choosing a driving school
Pass rate of a driving school: how to read it fairly
Learn how to assess CBR pass rates without fixating on a single number.
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Choosing a driving school
Automatic or manual: which suits you better?
Compare automatic and manual driving lessons in terms of comfort, cost, future options, and exam choice.
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Driving lesson tips
How Many Driving Lessons Do You Need on Average?
Discover which factors determine how many driving lessons you need and how to make a realistic plan.
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Choosing a driving school
Trial lesson at a driving school: 12 questions to ask
Get more out of your trial lesson with twelve smart questions about the instructor, lesson structure, costs, exams, and agreements.
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Getting your licence
How Much Does a Driving License Cost in 2026? Complete Overview
How much does a car driving license cost in 2026? View current CBR fees, average lesson costs, three calculation examples, and a smart budget with a buffer.
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Getting your licence
Choosing a Good Driving School: 10 Checks Before You Start
A good driving school is not chosen on price alone. Pay close attention to your connection with the instructor, how the lessons are structured, independent reviews, clear agreements, and the pass rate in relation to t…
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