How I FINALLY Got My Dutch Driving License!

🙋🏻‍♀️ Join me, Natasha, on my journey to getting a Dutch driving license! In this video, I share my experiences, challenges, and triumphs in navigating the Dutch driving system. From understanding the rules to finding the right driving school, I cover it all. This video is a must-watch if you're planning to get your Dutch driving license.

I moved from the Philippines to the Netherlands three years ago, and driving in the Netherlands was a whole new experience. The rules are stricter, and getting a Dutch driving license is not easy. But don't worry, I've got you covered with tips and advice to help you on your journey.

In this video, you'll learn about:

- The process of getting a Dutch driving license
- The importance of choosing the right driving school and instructor
- My personal experience with the Dutch driving exam
- Tips and advice to pass your Dutch driving exam
- Whether you're new to the Netherlands or just need a refresher, this video will provide you with valuable insights into getting a Dutch driving license.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos about life in the Netherlands. Good luck on your journey to getting your Dutch driving license!

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:08 How I Passed My Theory Exam
01:56 First Driving Exam Attempt
03:02 Choosing the right driving instructor
04:40 Second Driving Examp attempt
05:41 Defensive driving vs reactive driving
06:38 Third attempt driving exam
07:12 Outro & Conclusion

[jurgenvlaar]

Congratulations!!! I remembered my process of getting a driver's license and struggling with scanning like CBR wanted to. I cannot agree more with your tip on choosing the instructor you feel most comfortable with. My first instructor made me feel really anxious about my mistakes which slowed my progress.
All I can say is that driving will make you feel really free after a couple months.

[Archtkathy]

I just saw this video. Congrats again Natasha. I feel you. Taking the driving practical exam in NL felt more nervewracking than taking my board exam in the Philippines. :) I also changed my driving instructor after failing my first exam because I wasn't comfortable with his teaching style and it seems like he was more interested on getting more money from my lessons than making me pass my practical exam. After changing to HERS (company name), I learned how to be confident and passed my exam smoothly. So yes, the driving company really matters. I highly recommend HERS (with Dew as instructor) if you are taking your lesson and exam in Rotterdam.

[t.d.p]

I am also having my 3rd attempt this week and I am so nervous. Thanks for sharing your experience, makes me feel a bit better knowing that I am not the only one that struggle that much 😅

[bhadz]

Wait was the bike merging? If he was then don’t you have the right of way and he has to yield till the lane is clear?

[MayMaraWorkout]

I felt all you said, coming from the same country, taking my 2nd attempt 🙏 hopeful

[Felevr]

failling driving test in the NL is so painful ! I know how it felt.

[douglasfariaxp]

with your manual driver's license, can you use it for automatic cars?

[The-falcoon]

Hi there, ive just come to the netherlands. Is it mandatory to take driving lessons if i already have a drivers license in another country? or just a recommendation

[Angelicax]

Watching this as I prepare for my 2nd attempt! Aghhh!

[berlsgatuski]

Hi, I'm new to your channel, can I ask you? is it only manual you can apply in Netherlands to get a driver's license, or is it okay to apply automatic, or there is no automatic only manual?. I appreciate so much if you reply, thank you so much. New resident of Nederlands here :)

[maydeeeringaard]

Congratulations with your driving license 🎊🎉 just want to ask, if you don't mind, how many hours in total your driving school?

[theselfishcodependent]

Congratulations 🎉 How many lessons did you take in total? :)

[wilsonk]

Nice experience..watching from Malaysia

[tianyuzhao]

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience! Can I ask which driving school you went to (the latter one)? And can I contact your instructor? I heard from my friend that driving school usually puts you in a waiting list and you have to wait for 1 to 2 months to officially start learning. I would like to find an instructor who can take me on asap haha.

[muzammilkhan]

Hi sister if I failed 3 times can I take Fear of failure exam please reply 🙏

[c.points]

😂😂😂 My story is the same as you, drive in Yemen for 15 years, it is more reactive drive, I fail first and second, now I am waiting for my 3rd time

[cwehermans]

Thats also the reason the Dutch are allowed to drive in most countries. Because of their strict driving course.

[urktac]

I just failed for the second time. I will not try any more as I just figured out that I can use my 30% ruling to convert. I will definitely not be the cash cow for the driving school or CBR :)
I had an ok instructor at the beginning. I felt I can almost pass last time, but she quitted the job after my first exam. Then I got a very very shitty instructor. He was nice a person, always saying good things. But he is extremely irresponsible: Hard to contact or make an appointment, always on holidays, and never explain too much during the course, and always on the phone. It took me a whole year to book the second exam and we only drove 5 times in this one year. I learnt everything in the Netherlands from zero, so I definitely need to practice. I think the problem is the exam is hard but a lot of instructors are not qualified there is almost no to check their qualification, and no competition between schools.
Btw, before sign up, one should always check the slagpercentage of your school on CBR.

[RayRomijn]

I’m happy to see your experience getting the drivers license here gives me an idea of what will happen, I live in amsterdam and been postponing to get mine since it’s so expensive/challenging hahah take care, drive safe! Hehe

[RealConstructor]

I was unlucky with my first examiner. I failed when the driving went well, my driving instructor drove along on the back bench and was very happy with the result. So after the examiner mentioned I failed, because of ‘insecure driving’, he was fuming. The second time I was lucky (I succeeded), because I was driving badly, my examiner intervened once. When we came back to the CBR I was certain I’d failed again. But to my surprise, the examiner told me I passed because he knew who my first examiner was. I was so relieved that I wasn’t excited at all.