eu driving license netherlands

In the Netherlands, different driving licenses are required for various types of vehicles, each with its own set of requirements and restrictions. Types of Driving Licenses AM: For mopeds, scooters, speed pedelecs, and microcars (brommobiel). The minimum age to start lessons is 15.5, and you can take the theory exam at 15.5 and the practical exam at 16. A1: For light motorcycles with a maximum engine capacity of 125 cc and a maximum power output of 11 kW. The minimum age for driving lessons is 17, for the theory test 17, and for the practical test 18. A2: For medium-power motorcycles with a maximum power output of 35 kW. The minimum age is 20, but with some exceptions if you already have an A1 license. A: For motorcycles with unlimited power. The minimum age is generally 21 or 24, depending on prior experience with A2 licenses. B: For cars and delivery vans with a maximum weight of 3,500 kg. This license also allows you to tow a trailer up to 750 kg. You can start driving lessons at 16.5, take the theory exam at 16, and the practical exam at 17, although you can only drive with a coach until you are 18. C1: For lorries between 3,500 and 7,500 kg. The minimum age for driving lessons and the theory test is 17, and for the practical driving test, it’s 18. C: For lorries over 3,500 kg. The minimum age to begin lessons and take the theory test is 17, but the practical driving test requires you to be 21 unless you are taking lessons for professional transport, in which case it is 18. D/D1: For buses with more than 8 seats (D1 buses are ≤ 8 meters). A professional qualification is needed for professional passenger transport. The minimum age is 17 for driving lessons and the theory test, and 18 for the practical driving test, although those under 21 are only licensed for public transport buses < 50 km/h. T: For tractors. The minimum age for driving lessons and the theory test is 15.5, and for the practical driving test, it's 16.