Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know before you start.
About your trial lesson, lessons, packages, paying and your exam. Can't find your question? Just message us.
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Trial lesson
Is a trial lesson always free?
No, a trial lesson costs € 50 for 60 minutes. If you then take a lesson package, the trial lesson is free.
Why a trial lesson?
In a trial lesson you meet your instructor, the training car and the way we teach. So you know what to expect before you choose a package.
What does a trial lesson look like?
Your instructor picks you up wherever you like: at home, at work or at school. After a short introduction you take the wheel and drive to a quiet area to get used to the car. At the end you hear roughly how many lessons you need and which package fits.
Will my trial lesson instructor be my regular instructor?
Yes. Your trial lesson instructor becomes your regular instructor, and you take your lessons and your exam in the same training car.
Driving lessons
How many driving lessons do I need?
On average about 42 hours of lessons are needed to get your licence (CBR research among exam candidates in 2025). It differs per person. After your trial lesson you get an indication, and if you need more, you add a bundle to your package.
How long is a driving lesson?
At least 60 minutes. Together with your instructor you plan lessons of 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
Can I have lessons in the evening or at the weekend?
Yes. We teach Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 21:00 and at the weekend from 9:00 to 17:00. Lesson times can be adjusted by arrangement.
Can I have several lessons a week, or at a fixed time?
Yes, of course. You arrange that with your instructor.
Do I get a regular instructor and car?
Yes. Your trial lesson instructor becomes your regular instructor, and you use the same car for your lessons and your exam.
From what age can I take driving lessons?
From 16.5 years. Bring a valid ID to every lesson.
What if I need to cancel a lesson?
You can move or cancel a lesson free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel later, we may charge the lesson. If you're not there at the agreed time, your instructor waits up to 15 minutes.
How do I know how I'm doing?
Your instructor discusses your progress with you regularly, and at least once every five lessons. Your progress is also on your digital lesson card in the student app.
Packages
Do I have to take a package?
No, you can also take single lessons. If you choose a package, you pay a lower hourly rate.
What if I have lessons left from my package?
Passed while you still have lessons left? We refund the amount for the unused lessons.
How long is my package valid?
A lesson package is valid for 1.5 years, counted from your first lesson.
What if I need more lessons?
Then you add a bundle of 10 lessons (€ 640 manual, € 680 automatic) or single lessons.
What's in a package?
A package has 25, 35 or 45 lessons of 60 minutes and your practical exam. The trial lesson is then free.
Paying
How can I pay?
Once you choose a package, you get an invoice by e-mail and in the student app. You pay by iDEAL, bank transfer or cash.
Do I have to pay my package in one go?
No, you can also pay in instalments. You pay the first instalment before your first lesson, and the rest by the time you've had half of your lessons. Call or message us to arrange it.
How do I pay for a single lesson?
You pay for a single lesson just before it, in cash or digitally.
Exam
Where do I take my practical exam?
The CBR test centre for the practical exam in our region is in Leiden, at Smaragdlaan 99a.
Which car do I take my exam in?
In the same training car you had your lessons in.
When is my exam booked?
Within two weeks of paying the exam fee, we book your practical exam with the CBR.
What does an exam cost?
The practical exam costs € 340 and is included in every package. A re-exam costs € 320, a Fear of Failure Exam € 390 and a BNOR exam € 360. An Interim Test costs € 250.
What if the CBR moves my exam?
If the CBR moves or cancels your exam, for example because of the weather, you don't pay for the new exam. An extra lesson may be needed.
Can I get my licence quickly with a crash course?
Yes. With a crash course you get your licence within 4 to 8 weeks. You need a valid theory certificate already and your lesson package fully paid.
I suffer from exam nerves. Can you help?
Of course. We take our time and build up calmly. For your exam you can choose the CBR's exam for candidates with exam nerves (€ 390).
Do I need to pass my theory first?
You take your theory exam at the CBR. Your practical exam can only be booked once you have a valid theory certificate. You can start lessons before that.
Manual
Can I drive an automatic with a manual licence?
Yes. If you pass in a manual car, you can drive both manual and automatic cars.
Automatic
What does code 78 on my licence mean?
If you pass in an automatic, code 78 goes on your licence: you may then only drive automatic cars.
Can I switch to manual later?
Yes, but you then take another practical exam in a manual car. You can take manual lessons with us for that.
Lessons in English
Can I have lessons in English?
Yes. We teach in Dutch and in English.
I can already drive. Can I just get used to traffic here?
Yes. If you can already drive, for example because you drove in another country, you practise specifically for Dutch traffic. Two-hour lessons are possible too.
Service area
Where do you teach?
In Leiden, Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten, Zoeterwoude, Warmond, Valkenburg, Rijnsburg, Katwijk, Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout, Voorhout, Sassenheim, Lisse, Roelofarendsveen, Oude Wetering and Wassenaar. Live just outside this area? Feel free to get in touch.
Do you pick me up?
Yes. Your instructor picks you up at a place of your choice: at home, at work or at school.
Can't find your question?
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Address
Van Speykstraat 1, 2315 TR LeidenYour lesson starts where you want: we pick you up.
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06 20 650 650Mon–Fri 8:00–21:00, weekend 9:00–17:00.
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Trial lesson
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Start with a 60-minute trial lesson with your regular instructor. Afterwards you know how it feels and roughly how many lessons you need.

- Van Speykstraat 1, 2315 TR Leiden
- 06 20 650 650
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- info@rijschoolamigos.nl
- Mon–Fri 8:00–21:00 · weekend 9:00–17:00
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