A clearer health declaration
From 1 January 2026 the health declaration is shorter and clearer. ASD and AD(H)D are removed from the questionnaire.
About CBR developments, theory, driving anxiety, the disappearing manual gearbox, and how we get learners safely and confidently on the road.
From 1 January 2026 the health declaration is shorter and clearer. ASD and AD(H)D are removed from the questionnaire.
In seven years the share of manual cars in the Netherlands fell from 73.9% to 59.5%. By the end of 2026 only about half are expected to still drive a manual.
A survey of over a thousand drivers: 1 in 5 regularly experience driving anxiety, and among young people it is even 1 in 4. How do we tackle that?
The CBR sees more and more unexplained behaviour during exams. For instructors that's no surprise: technique is not enough, the mind has to grow with it.
Foreign knowledge workers can exchange their licence through a special scheme without a Dutch exam. Driving school owners are concerned — TOP RIDE offers an alternative.
Many people think they can “just rent a manual” across the border. So how does the automatic-only code (code 78) on your licence actually work?
One-day theory courses sound attractive: one day and you have your certificate. In practice we see that the long-term return is low and the practical training gets more expensive.
Without a solid theoretical foundation, getting your licence is hard — and you won't be safe on the road. Why theory is more than quickly grabbing a certificate.