Getting an automatic driving licence - everything you need to know about driving an automatic
More and more people are choosing to get their automatic driving licence. And this is not surprising. Modern cars are often auto-shifted, electric or hybrid - and thus completely clutch-free. No hassle shifting gears, no engine stalling at traffic lights... just driving. At Xpress Driver Training, we noticed it over the past few years: [...]
Will you choose a moped or the scooter?
Moped vs. Scooter: which is really cheaper (and smarter)? At first glance, a scooter seems like the cheapest and easiest way to get around. You buy one, fill up the tank or charge the battery, and you're ready to go. Yet in practice, the cost - and the [...]
How long does it take to get a driving licence?
Getting on the road fast? This is how long it takes to get your driving licence. Whether you want to ride a scooter, bought a moped, want to hit the road with a trailer or dream of a motorbike - each driving licence has its own route. Some you can get within a day, others take a bit more [...]
Why lessons in a switch car will soon be more difficult
Automatic or manual: what will it mean for your driving licence soon? If you are about to start driving lessons, you are faced with a choice that is becoming increasingly important: will you go for lessons in an automatic or still in a manual car? That question used to be simple - almost everyone learned to change gear - nowadays, this is no longer so [...]
Cooling down on the engine
Comfortable motorcycling in high temperatures Motorcycling gives an unprecedented feeling of freedom, but as soon as the sun shines brightly and the asphalt glows, that same feeling can quickly turn into discomfort. Anyone who has ever stood in a traffic jam in summer with full motorbike gear knows how quickly heat can ruin your ride. Fortunately, there are creative [...]
Getting your driver's licence in The Netherlands
What you need to know For many expats and internationals, getting a driver's licence in the Netherlands opens the door to freedom. Whether you want to explore the countryside, commute more easily, or simply avoid the crowded trains, having your own car or motorbike makes life in the Netherlands a lot more flexible. But where [...]
CBS stops VBGS exams: what does it mean for you?
From 1 July 2025, it will no longer be possible to take the VBGS exam As a truck driver, you have probably heard of the VBGS exam (Vakbekwaamheid Behandeling Gevaarlijke Stoffen). This exam was intended for people who work with hazardous substances, such as warehouse workers or forklift truck drivers, but since changes in laws and regulations [...]
When do you need a BE Driving Licence?
The BE driving licence, better known as the trailer driving licence, is a logical next step to the regular B licence for many people. But when do you actually need this licence, and what can you do with it? In this article, we explain what the BE driving licence entails, when it is required, and why it can be useful for various [...]
Waiting times rise at CBR
Waiting times at the Central Bureau of Driving Proficiency (CBR) have increased considerably in recent times. Candidates wishing to register for their practical or re-exam should currently expect waiting times of at least four months. This applies both to applying for practical exams and driving tests, and also theory exams in some cases. The reasons for the long [...]
From 11 May register vehicles and drivers with NIWO
NIWO Vehicle Register for Licence Holders Opens on 11 May: What You Need to Know From 11 May 2024, the NIWO will open the vehicle register for licence holders, not on 1 May as previously reported by TLN. In this register, transport companies are required to register their vehicles and the number of drivers. Each licence certificate must be linked to a vehicle, and [...]
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