2toDrive: a head-start for your teen
2toDrive is a Dutch scheme that lets young people start driving lessons at 16, take the exam at 17, and then drive accompanied by a registered coach (usually a parent) until they turn 18. It's a great head-start — and at Rijcoach the lessons and coaching can be done in English.
Start at 16
Begin lessons and theory a full year earlier.
Pass at 17
Take the CBR practical exam from age 17.
Coach until 18
Drive accompanied by a registered coach until 18.
Ages and conditions are set by the government and can change. Check the official rules on cbr.nl . We'll walk your family through every step in English.
What's included
- English-speaking, CBR-certified instructor
- Guidance for parents through the 2toDrive steps
- Theory exam available in English
- CBR interim test + practical exam
- Pick-up across Haarlem & Amsterdam region
- Automatic or manual — your choice
Questions
At what age can my child start?+
Under 2toDrive, lessons and the theory exam can begin from age 16, with the practical exam from 17. Exact ages and conditions are set by the government — check the current rules on cbr.nl.
What happens between 17 and 18?+
After passing, your teen drives on a learner permit accompanied by a registered coach (often a parent) until they turn 18, when it becomes a normal licence. The coach must be registered in advance.
Can the coach be an English-speaking parent?+
Yes. The accompanying coach is usually a parent or guardian who registers for the scheme — language is no barrier. We guide expat families through the steps in English.
Can the lessons be in English?+
Absolutely. We teach 2toDrive lessons in English, and the CBR theory exam is available in English too.
Give your teen a head-start
Book a Trial lesson — or call 06 22 52 70 70.