CBR Practical Driving Test: Preparation, Procedure and Tips
After passing your theory test, the most exciting step follows: the CBR practical driving test. For many learners, this is the decisive moment. Good preparation and knowing what to expect during the exam will increase your chances of success. In this article, we explain how the test works, what the examiner pays attention to, and how Rijcentraal.nl can help you prepare.
1. How does the practical test work?
The exam takes about 55 minutes in total and consists of three parts:
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Introduction: a short talk with the examiner, including an explanation of the exam procedure.
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Driving test: around 35 minutes of driving in various traffic situations. The examiner observes your traffic insight, vehicle control and safety.
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Evaluation: you receive the result immediately, together with feedback on your performance.
2. What does the examiner assess?
During the exam, the examiner will evaluate:
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Control of the vehicle (steering, gear shifting or automatic driving).
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Application of traffic rules and traffic insight.
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Observation skills: mirrors, signalling and awareness.
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Safe and socially responsible driving behaviour.
It is not about driving without any mistakes, but about demonstrating safety and insight.
3. Preparing with Rijcentraal.nl
Preparation starts with lessons that match your personal learning style. At Rijcentraal.nl, you benefit from:
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Experienced instructors throughout the Netherlands.
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Driving lessons in both manual and automatic cars.
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Lesson packages including the practical test.
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Extra focus on special manoeuvres and complex traffic situations.
By tailoring lessons to your weaker points, you significantly increase your chances of passing the first time.
4. Combining theory and practice
A solid theoretical foundation helps during your driving test. That is why Rijcentraal.nl combines driving lessons with theory partners:
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Theoriebank.nl for independent online learning and practice.
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TheorieGeslaagd.nl for intensive day courses.
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Proeftheorie.nl for realistic mock exams that resemble the official CBR test.
This way, you are fully prepared both theoretically and practically.
5. Tips for passing
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Get enough sleep and go to the exam relaxed.
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Drive as you have practised during lessons, without trying anything extra.
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Do not panic about small mistakes; the examiner looks at the overall picture.
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Show that you plan ahead, use your mirrors well and demonstrate traffic awareness.
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Trust the preparation you have built up with Rijcentraal.nl.
6. Conclusion
The CBR practical driving test can feel tense, but with the right preparation, it does not have to be an obstacle. With the guidance of Rijcentraal.nl and a strong theory foundation via Theoriebank.nl, TheorieGeslaagd.nl and Proeftheorie.nl, your chances of passing the first time are much higher.