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Exam Preparation: Everything About Your Theory Exam

From registration to passing. Here you will find the answer to every question about the Belgian theory exam for driving license B, with the correct Belgian figures and rules. Read through carefully and then practice specifically with a free practice exam.

50
questions per exam
41/50
needed to pass
± €19
exam fee per attempt
3 years
valid after passing

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Everything you need to know about the theory exam, from preparation to exam day, step by step.

Frequently Asked Question

Is the theory exam difficult?

In Belgium, about half pass on the first attempt. Read why people fail, how long you need to study, and how you can pass in one go.

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Figures

What is the passing rate?

About 53% pass the first time. The figures by age and region, the most difficult topics, and why candidates fail.

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Exam Structure

How many questions does the exam have?

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with 15 seconds of thinking time per question. The structure and topics explained.

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Scoring

How many mistakes can you make?

At most 9 minor mistakes. You start with 50 points and must have 41 left. A major mistake costs 5 points.

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Exam Day

How does the exam proceed?

From checking in with your identity card to your result on the screen: step by step what you can expect on the day itself.

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Exam Day

What do you need to bring?

An original identity document and a payment card. Copies or photos are not accepted. The complete checklist.

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Registration

Request Theory Exam

Reserve your theory exam directly through our website or in your own eTheorie platform, at an exam center of your choice. You only need your identity card.

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Exam Centers

Where do you take your exam?

In a recognized GOCA center of your choice, regardless of your place of residence. Read about the free choice and the language per center.

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Language

Exam in another language

Do you speak insufficient Dutch? With audio translation, you can take the exam in French, German, or English. Here's how it works.

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Costs

What does the exam cost?

The exam costs approximately €19 per attempt in Flanders, plus a surcharge for audio translation. The rates per region.

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Preparation

The 8 Most Important Tips

From smart studying to dealing with tricky questions and exam day: 8 concrete tips to pass in one go.

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Preparation

Pass in One Go

Why a theory book or crash course often falls short, and why practicing online with exam-oriented materials works better.

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Preparation

Tackling Self-Study

Theory lessons are not mandatory. Read why online self-study works and what the biggest pitfall is.

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Preparation

Recognizing Tricky Questions

Many candidates fail due to tricky questions. Learn to recognize the three pitfalls: text versus image, absolute words, and details.

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Validity

How long is your theory valid?

In Belgium, a maximum of 3 years, not 1.5 years as in the Netherlands. Read what that means for your practical exam.

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After Failing

Retaking the Exam

You can retake the exam as many times as you want, but not on the same day. Each attempt costs money again, and after two failures, you must attend 12 hours of theory lessons.

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After the Exam

The Reading Test (Eye Test)

If you pass and do not yet have a driving license, you will immediately take a reading test. The standard is 5/10 with both eyes. Here's how it proceeds.

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After Your Theory

Provisional License: M18 vs M36

Learning with a supervisor (M36) or practicing independently (M18)? The differences, the rules per region, and how to apply for it.

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Also Useful: The Road Code Material

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