Traffic rules

The traffic rules describe how a road user must act on the public road, which includes obligations but also advice on how to drive sensibly and safely. All road users must know and apply the traffic rules.

10. Driving license

A driving license is a document with which a driver of a motor vehicle can demonstrate that he / she has sufficient knowledge, insight and skills to be able to drive a motor vehicle of a certain category.

This is the front of the Belgium driving license.

This is the back of the Belgium driving license.

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Driving license AM

With the driving license AM you can control these vehicles:

Speed pedelecs and fast electric bicycles with pedal support.
Mopeds with 2 or 3 wheels.
Light four-wheelers with a blank weight of 350 kg.

They have a maximum speed of more than 25 km/h and at most 45 km/h.
Read more about which vehicles you can manage with the driving license AM.

Theory exam

For the theory-exam driving license AM you must be at least 15 years and 9 months old.
The theory exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions that you must solve on a computer in an examination center.
To succeed you must reach at least 41 at 50, you lose 1 point per error.
The exam can be taken with an interpreter in Dutch, French, German or English.
The theory exam costs 15 euros, also take your identity card and possibly bring your glasses.
If you were unsuccessful for the theory exam you can retry as often as you want, but not on the same day.
The theory exam is 3 years valid if you have not achieved your driving license within this period you must again take the theory exam.

Practical exam

For the practical exam driving license AM, you must be at least 16 years old.
You must follow at least 4 practice lessons in a recognized driving school.
The practical exam consists of 2 parts: a test that proves you that you can operate your moped or four-wheeler and 4 basic maneuvers.

Drivers of a speed pedelec need atleast a driving license AM.

Drivers of a moped class A, such as a moped, do not need a driving license.

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Driving license A

With a driving license A1, A2 or A you can control a motorcycle, with or without a trailer.
With a driving license A or A1 you can also drive a tricycle.
Depending on your driving license, you can drive with a certain type of motor.
Read more about which vehicles you can drive with the driving license A.

Theory exam

The age for the theory-exam driving license A1, A2 or A:

Driving license A1: 17 years and 9 months.
Driving license A2: 19 years and 9 months.
Driving license A: 23 years and 9 months.

The theory exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions that you must solve on a computer in an examination center.
To succeed you must reach at least 41 at 50, you lose 1 point per error.
The exam can be taken with an interpreter in Dutch, French, German or English.
The theory exam costs 15 euros, also take your identity card and possibly bring your glasses.
The theory exam is 3 years valid if you have not achieved your driving license within this period you must again take the theory exam.
If you were unsuccessful for the theory exam you can retry as often as you want, but not on the same day.

Practical exam

The age for the practical driving license A1, A2 or A:

Driving license A1: 18 years.
Driving license A2: 20 years.
Driving license A: 24 years.

The practical exam for driving license A1, A2 or A consists of 2 parts: maneuvers in private field and a driving test on public roads.

Drivers of a motorcycle need a driving license A.

Drivers of a tricycle need a driving license A.

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Driving license B

With the driving license B you can drive these vehicles:

Four-wheelers with engine: cars, vans, some quads and mobile homes, each with or without a trailer.
Vehicles of driving license AM: speed pedelecs, mopeds and scooters.

The maximum permitted mass of the vehicle is 3500 kg.
The vehicle is suitable for a maximum of 8 passengers, driver not included.
Read more about which vehicles can drive you with the driving license B.

Theory exam

For the theory exam driving license B you must be at least 17 years old.
The theory exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions that you must solve on a computer in an examination center.
To succeed you must get at least 41 at 50, you lose 1 point per light error.
You lose 5 points per heavy error (violations of the 3rd, 4th degree or over the maximum speed).
If you were unsuccessful after the second attempt, you must follow 12 hours of theory lessons in an authorized driving school.

Provisional license

With a provisional driving license B you cannot drive:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 22 and 6 hours.
The eve of a holiday and on holiday itself between 22 and 6 hours.
Abroad.
With a trailer.
For commercial freight transport.

Drivers with a provisional driving license must hang an L plate in their car.

Practical exam

For the practical exam driving license B you must be at least 18 years old.
If you were unsuccessful after the second attempt, you must follow 6 hours of practical lessons at an authorized driving school.
If you take the practical exam with automatic gears, your driving license is only valid for vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

Return moment

The return moment consists of an introductory meeting, practical exercises and group conversation.
If you live in Flanders, you must follow an extra training of 4 hours 6 to 9 months after you have achieved your final driving license.

Drivers of a car need a driving license B.

Drivers with a provisional driving license must hang an L plate in their car.

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Driving license C

Do you want to drive a truck? Then you need a C driving license. Professional drivers also need proof of professional competence.
Read more about which vehicles you can drive with a C driving license.

Theory exam

For the theory exam driving license C1 you must be at least 17 years and 9 months.

Practical exam

For the practical exam driving license C1 you must be at least 18 years old.

Professional competence

For the theory exam driving license C1 you must be at least 17 years and 9 months.
For the practical exam driving license C1 you must be at least 18 years old.
Read more about the competence.

Fitness to drive

For the theory exam driving license C1 you must be at least 17 years and 9 months.
For the practical exam driving license C1 you must be at least 18 years old.
Read more about fitness to drive.

Truck drivers need a C driving license.

Drivers of a truck with a trailer of more than ... kg need a CE driving license.

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Driving license D

You need a D driving license to drive a bus. You must pass a theory exam, undergo a medical examination, and then pass a practical exam. Professional drivers also need proof of professional competence.
Read more about which vehicles you can drive with a D driving license.

Theory exam

For the theory test driving license D, D1, DE, D1E without professional competence you must be at least 17 years and 9 months old.
For the theory test driving license D, D1, DE, D1E with professional competence, you must be at least 18 years old and in possession of a driving license.
Read more about driving license D theory exam.

Practical exam

You must be at least 21 years old for the practical exam driving license D1, D1E without professional competence.
You must be at least 24 years old for the practical driving license D, DE without professional competence.
You must be at least 18 years old for the practical driving license D1, D1E with professional competence.
For the practical exam driving license D, DE with professional competence you must be at least 21 years old.
Read more about practical exam of the driving license D.

Professional competence

Professional drivers require proof of professional competence.
In order to maintain professional competence, you must follow a 35-hour refresher course every 5 years.
Read more about the competence.

Fitness to drive

Anyone who transports people professionally, or drives a truck, coach or bus, must undergo a medical examination at least every 5 years.
Read more about fitness to drive.

Drivers of a bus need a driving license D.

Drivers of a bus with a trailer of more than ... kg need a DE driving license.

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Driving license G

With the driving license G you can drive tractors, agricultural vehicles and their trailers.
You may drive vehicles registered as agricultural equipment, agricultural engine or mower.
These vehicles must be able to drive at least 30 km/h.
Read more about which vehicles you can drive with a driving license G.

Theory exam

For the theory exam driving license G you must be at least 15 years and 9 months old.
The theory exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions that you have to solve on a computer in an exam center.
To pass you must get at least 33 out of 40, you lose 1 point per mistake.
The theory exam costs 15 euros, also bring your identity card and possibly your glasses.

Practical exam

For the practical driving license G you must be at least 16 years old.
The practical exam consists of 2 parts: maneuvers on private property and a test on public roads.
You may take the exam in an exam centre, accredited driving school or agricultural school.

Drivers of a tractor need a driving license G.

Drivers of agricultural vehicles need a driving license G.

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Accident

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