Clear explanations in English, a personal lesson plan and a modern automatic that lets you focus on the road. Find all of it at our driving school in Oisterwijk, where the very first lesson is free.
Turning sixteen in a country where you do not yet speak the language raises practical questions. How does the theory exam work? Who will explain the rules? International schools and universities rarely cover that part.
Driving lessons in English remove one barrier straight away. You can sit the theory exam from age 16 and begin lessons from 16.5. Thanks to 2toDrive, seventeen is old enough for the practical exam. A coach who fulfils the CBR conditions then accompanies you until your eighteenth birthday.
Students who arrive later follow the regular adult route. Either way, driving school Oisterwijk collects you at home, school or work. Lessons are planned by yourself, so exams and deadlines always come first.
Teenagers in expat families and international students often ask the same questions. When can I start, what does 2toDrive mean and can lessons fit around school? This page answers them for driving school Oisterwijk, one question at a time. It compares learning at seventeen with a coach against starting as an adult. It also explains how to drive safely along wooded roads full of cyclists and walkers. You will find the age rules for theory and lessons, the steps towards the exam at the nearest CBR exam centre and the four automatic packages. Lessons are taught in English, collection is included and the first lesson costs nothing.
Lessons in the evening and at weekends leave school days free. One instructor follows your progress from the first drive to the exam.
You only take the exam once you are truly ready. Your instructor tells you honestly when that moment has come.
Your lesson starts and ends at home, school or work.
No waiting list, you can begin straight away.
Lessons that fit around work or study.
More than 1,000 students passed with us.
Modern, well maintained automatic cars.
Experienced instructors with an official certificate.
Lessons matched to your level and pace.
Nervous about the exam? We take the time you need.
Need fewer lessons than your package holds? You get the unused lessons back.
We book your CBR exam and plan everything around it.
Need your licence soon? Intensive lessons get you there faster.
Lesson hours always last 60 minutes, with VAT already included. Parents often like that the two largest packages allow payment in instalments.
You already drive and want to polish the details.
You drive fairly independently and want to go for the exam.
A solid start for beginners, with the exam and instalments.
For beginners who want plenty of lessons before the exam.
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More than a thousand learners have passed with Scoobz during ten years and more.
Oisterwijk feels different from a city, and lessons reflect that. The centre has narrow village streets where you share space with pedestrians and parked cars. Low speed and constant scanning are the skills you train there. Outside the centre, roads run through woodland where cyclists and walkers appear around every bend. Railway crossings form another regular part of the route. Once the basics are solid, lessons head along the road towards Tilburg or Den Bosch for longer stretches and higher speeds. Moergestel, Heukelom and Waterhoef offer quieter streets to practise parking and turning. Live in Haaren, Boxtel, Udenhout or Berkel-Enschot? Collection works there too, and Tilburg is close enough for a mix of village and city driving within one lesson.
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Theory from 16, lessons from 16.5, exam from 17 with 2toDrive.
The Dutch system sets clear minimum ages. From 16 you may take the CBR theory exam, made up of hazard perception plus knowledge and insight. Practical lessons can begin at 16.5. Under the 2toDrive scheme, the practical exam is allowed from 17. Young drivers who pass then drive with a coach until their eighteenth birthday. That coach must meet the conditions set by the CBR. Learners who start at 18 or later skip the coach phase and drive alone straight after passing. The theory certificate stays usable for one and a half years in every case. Plan the theory exam accordingly, so your certificate does not expire before you are ready. An automatic exam adds code 78 to the licence. Scoobz arranges your practical exam once your instructor considers you ready.
The order stays the same, only the starting age differs.
Study for the CBR theory exam and book it once you are old enough.
Request the trial lesson and meet the instructor who will teach you.
Practical lessons begin, planned around school, studies or a part time job.
Taking the exam at 17 with 2toDrive? Then arrange a coach who meets CBR conditions.
We request it and you drive 55 minutes at the nearest CBR exam centre.
Drive with your coach until 18, or alone if you are already an adult.
Exam day is at the nearest CBR exam centre. Expect 55 minutes behind the wheel, partly independent and partly spent on special manoeuvres. Young learners often drive well technically but need to show calm observation.
In the narrow centre of Oisterwijk, keep your speed low and watch for pedestrians stepping out between parked cars.
On forest roads around Oisterwijk, give cyclists and walkers plenty of space and only overtake with a clear view.
At a railway crossing, stop as soon as the lights start flashing and never wait on the tracks.
Both routes end with the same licence. What differs is when you can take the exam and who sits beside you afterwards.
Driving through woodland looks peaceful, yet it asks for sharp attention. Bends hide what comes next, trees cast changing shadows and people on foot or bike share the road. Around Oisterwijk these roads are part of daily life. This guide covers the habits an instructor trains before you drive them on your own.
On a winding forest road the speed limit is a maximum, not a target. What matters is how far ahead you can see. Ask yourself whether you could stop safely within that distance. If a bend closes your view, slow down before it rather than in it. Braking in the middle of a curve unsettles the car and surprises anyone behind you. In lessons you hear which bends hide the road ahead. Soon you start adjusting your speed without being told.
Cyclists often ride side by side, and walkers may step onto the road to avoid a puddle. Give them generous space when you pass. A cramped overtake frightens people and leaves no room for a sudden wobble. Only pass when you can see enough oncoming road to finish the move comfortably. Otherwise wait behind them at a calm distance. Patience costs a few seconds at most. During lessons you practise judging these moments, until waiting or passing feels like a natural choice.
Trees create a pattern of bright sunlight and deep shade. Your eyes need a moment to adjust, so a cyclist in dark clothing can seem to appear from nowhere. Dipped headlights help others notice you sooner, even during the day. In autumn, wet leaves make the surface slippery, especially when braking. Leave more distance and brake earlier and more gently. Rain and fog add their own challenges. Practising under different conditions builds the confidence you need to drive these roads alone later.
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Ask your question →You can take the CBR theory exam from age 16. Practical driving lessons may begin at 16.5. Under 2toDrive you may sit the practical exam at 17. After passing at that age you drive with a coach until you turn 18, and that coach has to meet the CBR conditions. Many teenagers in expat families use this route, because it means they can drive as soon as they are allowed. Older students and adults simply follow the regular route without a coach. Not sure which applies to you? Mention your age in the form, and we explain the options during your free trial lesson.
Yes. Being picked up at school and dropped at home afterwards is part of the deal. Many young learners like this, because it turns a normal afternoon into useful driving time. You schedule the lessons yourself, so they never clash with tests, sports or a part time job. Evening and weekend slots are available as well. During exam weeks at school you can simply plan fewer lessons and pick up the pace afterwards. Keeping the same instructor ensures you continue where you left off. That continuity matters more than how often you drive in a given week.
In many families the parents pay for the lessons, so payment options matter. Instalments are available for the two larger packages. Compleet, package C, costs €2,046 for 24 lessons with the CBR practical exam. Zorgeloos, package D, is chosen most and costs €2,702 for 34 lessons, the exam and support with exam nerves. Paying in one sum applies to packages A and B. Prices already contain VAT, and registering is free. Should your child stop before every lesson is used, the remaining lessons are refunded. That gives families some flexibility when plans change.
Very likely, especially later in your training. Oisterwijk itself offers village streets, forest roads and railway crossings. Tilburg adds busier traffic, more lanes and larger junctions. The road between both places is a good stretch for practising higher speeds. Learners who live in Berkel-Enschot or Udenhout often combine both settings within one lesson. A lesson stretched to 90 or 120 minutes suits that kind of route well. Your exam takes place at the nearest CBR exam centre, so getting used to varied traffic helps. The lesson plan shows when it is time to take on the city.
Not at all. Most international students are 18 or older, which means the regular adult route applies. You take the theory exam, follow lessons and sit the practical exam whenever you are ready. After passing you may drive alone straight away. If you already hold a licence from another country, swapping it is sometimes possible, though that depends on the issuing country. We cannot promise anything about that, so check with the official authorities. Otherwise the CBR exams are the way forward. At driving school Oisterwijk your lessons are fully in English, so the language never holds you back.
With 2toDrive, a young driver who passes at 17 may only drive accompanied by a coach until turning 18. That coach must meet conditions set by the CBR. Check the official CBR information to confirm who qualifies before you plan the exam. Scoobz concentrates on preparing you for the practical exam itself. Arranging the coach is something your family handles. Once you pass, the coach rides along until your eighteenth birthday. Arranging this early prevents delays when your exam date comes closer.
For most young drivers it is a practical choice. Without a clutch pedal you focus fully on observation, speed and positioning, which are exactly the skills examiners look at. Scoobz teaches only in new automatic cars, so your licence will show code 78. It allows every car built without a clutch pedal. Passing a separate practical exam with a manual gearbox later lifts that restriction. Your theory does not need repeating as long as the certificate remains valid. Curious about the details? Ask during your trial lesson.
Fill in the form with your age, address and a few moments you are free. We contact you to arrange a time. On the day, you are collected at home or at school. The trial begins with a short conversation about what you already know, followed by driving in a quiet street. Complete beginners learn how the car responds to the pedals and the wheel. You then hear honestly how it went and which package fits. There is no obligation to continue. Parents are welcome to ask questions about the route, the costs and the exam planning.
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Send the form, and driving school Oisterwijk gets in touch about your free trial lesson. Mention your age, so we can explain which route fits.
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