Theory exam car
Applying for your car theory exam
Do you want to take theory exams?
Then apply for this at the CBR.
You log in with your personal DigiD.
Below is the link to apply for your theory exam.
How does the car theory exam go?
Take to your theory exam a valid identity card with.
Unfortunately, you cannot take the exam if you do not have your ID with you.
Also bring your reservation number with you.
This number can be found in the letter or email you received.
In the exam room you may only bring your ID.
The theory exam consists of 3 parts:
1. Hazard Recognition – is about recognizing danger and what to do in a situation
2. Knowledge – here you demonstrate the ability to recognize and name facts and rules
3. Insight – here you demonstrate your ability to apply rules and make correct decisions
How long does the theory exam take?
You have 30 minutes for the regular theory exam.
In the hazard recognition section, you get 8 seconds per question.
No time is set for the knowledge and insight sections.
Divide your time yourself.
For the knowledge part you get about 8 minutes to answer the questions.
For the insight section you have about 16 minutes to answer the questions.
You can also request theory exam with extra time.The exam is then 45 minutes.
Here you will get 5 minutes extra time for the knowledge part and 10 minutes extra time for the insight part.
How many questions do you need to get right?
You will be given 25 questions for hazard recognition.
Of these, you must answer 13 or more questions correctly.
For the knowledge section there are 12 questions.
Of these you have to answer 10 or more questions correctly.
The insight section consists of 28 questions.
You must answer 25 or more questions correctly.
In the knowledge and insight sections, you also get a total of 2 test questions.