Monday, December 9, 2013

Driving Licence in Belgium - Theory exam

This post continues the information on getting a driving licence in Belgium.

Theory examination for driving license is available only in a few centers across Belgium. That means, not all the centers listed in my previous post, conducts a theory exam with an English translator. For example, one can take the exam in English at Bree and Schaerbeek centers. The waiting period for an English exam may be up to a month, as they will wait for a minimum number of candidates to book for the exam. The questions on the computer screen will be in Dutch/French, but you are paying (50€) for an English translator who will translate the questions before your answering timer starts.
The theory examination contains 50 questions and for each questions (after translation), there is 15 sec to answer it. Personally I found the translator helpful because the time the translator does her/his duty, is a bonus for the candidate to look at the picture associated with the question.
One need to answer a minimum of 41 questions correct, in order to pass the exam. Annoying part is that, if you fail for any reason, you will have to wait again for the English test date.

Avoid paying euros to any driving school if you have some idea about traffic rules. You should pass the exam if you can go through the theory and practical question books, atleast one time.

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