Nervous about the exam? You're in the right place.
Driving test anxiety (in Dutch, faalangst) is common and treatable. At Rijcoach, founder Rob Nijdam specialises in coaching nervous learners: a fixed, patient instructor, calm exposure to exam situations, and practical techniques to stay relaxed. Many anxious students go on to pass first time — in English.
One fixed coach
Trust builds when it's always the same patient instructor.
Calming techniques
Practical ways to steady your breathing and focus under pressure.
Familiar routes
We rehearse the real CBR routes until exam day feels routine.
Coaching, not just instruction
Anxiety doesn't mean you're a bad driver — it means the pressure gets in the way of what you already know. Our founder Rob Nijdam has spent years helping nervous learners turn that around: slowing things down, removing the fear of mistakes, and rebuilding confidence step by step.
- A safe space where mistakes are part of learning
- Gradual exposure to the things that scare you
- Honest pace — we never rush you to the exam
- Real CBR routes rehearsed until they feel normal
“Mistakes are part of learning. Once that fear is gone, the driving takes care of itself.”
Questions
I freeze up during exams. Can you really help?+
Yes — this is our specialism. We build confidence gradually with one fixed instructor, rehearse the real exam routes until they feel familiar, and teach calming techniques. The goal is that exam day feels like just another lesson.
Will I get the same instructor every lesson?+
Always. Trust is everything when you're anxious, so you keep one fixed, English-speaking coach who knows your history and your triggers.
Can I do this in English?+
Absolutely. We coach the whole process — including exam-nerves techniques — in clear English, so language never adds to the stress.
Is there an official 'exam-anxiety' exam option?+
The CBR offers an extended practical exam with more time, which can suit anxious candidates. We'll advise whether it fits your situation during your lessons.
Let's take the fear out of it
Book a calm, no-pressure trial lesson — or call 06 22 52 70 70.