
Stricter Rules for Dutch Driving Instructors: What the 2026 Reforms Mean
The Netherlands plans stricter driving instructor rules under Minister Van Weyenberg: IBKI certification, 5-year renewal tests, and higher training standards.
CBR updates, policy shifts, and practical guidance for learners and driving schools; so you know what changes, when, and why it matters.

Discover the key changes to Dutch driving education in 2025: new CBR theory exam with animations, TTT suspension, and stricter instructor requirements.

Netherlands requests EU exemption allowing B-licence holders to drive heavy electric vans. Learn how this affects Dutch driving schools and licence requirements.

New CBR gezondheidsverklaring from 2026: shorter health declaration with 19 questions. ADHD/autism questions removed. No mandatory medical exam from April 2026.

CBR exam fees increase in 2026: theory exam €50.50, practical €143.50. Learn how these 3.6% price increases affect driving schools and learner drivers.

CBR suspends tussentijdse toets (intermediate driving test) from April 2025 to March 2026, freeing 75,000 exam slots. What this means for Dutch driving schools.

Fuel excise duty increases in 2026: petrol up 5.5 cents/liter, diesel up 3.5 cents. Learn how these changes impact Dutch driving schools and lesson costs.

Dutch vehicle tax changes in 2026 significantly impact driving schools. MRB quarterly discounts abolished, EV incentives slashed from 75% to 30%, and BPM rates increased based on emissions.

Netherlands introduces distance-based truck toll from July 2026 affecting vehicles over 3.5 tons. Essential information for driving schools offering C/CE license training

From April 1, 2026, people with ADD/ADHD in the Netherlands will no longer need a mandatory medical exam for their driving license. Learn what this means for driving schools and students