Driver card
Pass your taxi theory (TVT) for your driver card
For anyone who wants to become a taxi driver. The TVT is a professional exam. It is different from the CBR car exam.
- 214practice questions
- 8practice rounds
- 2mock exams
Lessons and practice questions for this course are in Dutch, just like the official exam.
Free introduction
What you need to know first
The TVT has 40 questions in 60 minutes. You need 32 correct.
You can take the theory from age 17. For the practical you are 18 and hold a B licence.
You may not use any aids. Not even a calculator.
The result is valid for 1 year. So plan your practical exam in time.
Practise for free
Try a few questions now
No account needed. Pick an answer, confirm and read the explanation. 56 questions are free.
Lessons
What you learn
Short lessons in plain language. Free to read, even without an account.
- Documents, driver card and equipmentWhich papers, cards and devices belong to taxi work, and what you do with them as a driver. From driver card and on-board computer to taxi information card and blue licence plate.
- Laws, working and rest times and faresThe key laws for taxi transport, working and rest times under the collective agreement and how maximum fares work. The exam only covers the situation with a collective agreement.
- Trip preparation: vehicle, planning and types of transportA good trip starts before you leave. You check the taxi, know the type of transport and plan time and breaks so you can drive without rushing.
- Safe, comfortable and economical drivingAs a taxi driver you are responsible for your passengers and other road users. You follow the rules, even if a passenger insists, and you drive calmly and anticipate.
- Accidents, breakdowns and disruptionsWhat to do at an accident, with a breakdown or stuck in a jam or tunnel. With the PAMAN rule and a good report you help quickly and safely.
- Communicating with passenger and companyGood communication prevents misunderstandings, complaints and arguments. You inform the customer honestly, keep in touch with your company and use the phone only for work and safely.
- Dealing with passengersA good driver is customer-friendly, patient and safe. You know the KNV terms and how to carry children, older people, wheelchair users and passengers with an assistance dog.
- Conflicts and aggressionMost conflicts can be prevented with attention, listening and a calm attitude. If it still gets dangerous, you assess the risk and call for help in time.
- The complaints procedureEvery taxi company has a complaints procedure and is affiliated with a disputes committee. A customer first complains to the taxi company and can then go to the Disputes Committee.
- Geography and navigationYou know the provincial capitals and the main A roads, you understand road signage and you know what to do when your navigation lets you down.
The exam in brief
| Exam | TVT, taxi professional competence theory. The same exam for the full and the restricted driver card |
|---|---|
| Exam requirements | Valid from 1 September 2025 |
| Questions | 40 questions |
| Test questions | Whether there are test questions: not yet confirmed |
| Time | 60 minutes |
| Pass | 32 of 40 correct (80%) |
| Question types | Mostly multiple choice. Also fill-in, drag and click questions |
| Aids | None, not even a calculator |
| Language | Dutch only, no interpreter |
| Cost at the CBR | €51.40 in 2026 |
| Valid | 1 year |
| After that | Practical exam TVP or TVPC. Then you apply for the driver card at Kiwa |
Source: CBR (CCV), checked on . Before your exam, always check cbr.nl yourself.
How you learn at TheorieZin
8 practice rounds
You see right away if your answer is right, with an explanation. Also per topic and with your mistakes separately.
2 mock exams
40 questions in 60 minutes with a timer that keeps running. Pass with 32 correct, just like the real exam.
Read aloud
Have the question, the answers and the explanation read aloud. Handy with dyslexia or when reading tires you.
Your progress, mistakes and saved questions are kept separately per course. They never mix.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the CBR car exam?
No. The TVT is a professional exam with 40 questions in 60 minutes and you need 32 correct.
Who runs the exam?
The CBR, through its CCV division for professional exams.
What does the course cost?
€49.95 for 31 days of access. You pay once, VAT included.
Is my access renewed automatically?
No. After 31 days your access stops by itself. There is no subscription.
Is the official exam included in the price?
No. You book and pay for the exam yourself at the CBR (CCV). In 2026 it costs €51.40.