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Driving licence B: Return moment
The Return moment for driving licence B
A compulsory 4-hour training to be taken 6 to 9 months after obtaining your driving licence B.
Forgot to book? Don’t worry, you can schedule a Return moment up to 11 months after obtaining your driving licence B. For this, you pay an additional fee on the spot at the location of the Return moment.
Our professional instructors not only go through the theoretical risks in traffic, but you can also experience them yourself in a safe way in practice. Registering for a Return moment is quick and easy online.
Please note: you are only required to take the Return moment if you applied for your last provisional driving licence after 01/10/2017. In this case, you must take this module in the period between 6 and 9 months after your final driving licence was issued.
All questions and answers about the return moment
What is a return moment?
The return moment for driver's license B is a 4-hour training and consists of 3 parts:
• Introduction (30 minutes) and self-assessment
• Practical exercises in an enclosed area (120 minutes)
• Stop exercise
• Distraction exercise
• Slalom exercise
• Group discussion (90 minutes) on driving attitude
The return moment is organized for groups of 6 to 18 people.
You do not have to take an exam after the return moment.
Be sure to arrive on time, latecomers will not be able to start the return moment and will have to re-register.
Who is a return moment for?
If you meet the following 3 conditions, you must participate in the return moment:
• you applied for or exchanged your provisional driving license to another model as of October 1, 2017 or later
• your provisional and definitive driving license have been issued in a Flemish municipality
• you live in Flanders after obtaining your final driving license.
You do not have to participate in the return moment if you:
• have applied for your provisional driving license before October 1, 2017, unless you exchanged your provisional driving license afterwards
• you applied for your provisional driving license before Oct. 1, 2017, and exchanged it afterwards (because of loss, damage, non-comparable photo or change of escort)
• you no longer officially live in Flanders after obtaining the definitive driving license.
When should I attend a return moment?
You will have to attend the return moment in the period between 6 and 9 months after issuance date of the first final car license category B. (Check this on the back of your driver's license in column 10 at the car box with the letter B.)
Notice:
• The return moment can NOT be taken before the start of this period. About 3 weeks before the start of that 3-month period, you will receive another reminder letter from the Department of Mobility and Public Works.
• It is possible that a letter may not reach you or may be lost. Not having a letter is not a valid reason not to register. If in doubt, you can always contact the DMOW (Department of Mobility and Public Works).
• If you exceed the 9-month term without having requested a valid postponement, you will have to pay a surcharge of €64 on the day you attend the return moment. You can request postponement from the DMOW because of:
• Medical reasons
• Staying abroad for work or study
• When deprived of liberty by a court order (e.g. imprisonment, compulsory admission to a psychiatric center)
This is done by filling out a form that can be found on the DMOW website. If you do not attend the return moment (on time), you risk a penalty of up to €4000.
Where can I attend the return moment?
Check out the different locations where you can take the return moment at VAB Driving School.
How can I sign up for a return moment?
Would you like to take the return moment at VAB Driving School? Book your return moment now.
Can I also perform the practical exercises with a car with an automatic transmission?
Yes, no worries. Both manual and automatic cars are available at each location to perform the practical part.
What if I forgot to book my return moment?
You can still schedule a return moment up to and including 11 months after obtaining your driver's license B, subject to paying a surcharge at the location of the return moment.