Nearly 61,000 automatic transmission driving tests were taken in the Netherlands in 2025, driven by the rise of electric vehicles. HowNearly 61,000 automatic transmission driving tests were taken in the Netherlands in 2025, driven by the rise of electric vehicles. How is this reshaping Dutch road education? is this reshaping Dutch road education?

The Netherlands has recorded a sharp increase in automatic transmission driving tests. Nearly 61,000 tests took place in 2025 alone, tied to electric vehicle growth.
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