VAB Driving SchoolTransportCE - Theory

Driving licence C(1)E: theory and test

Theory in a nutshell

Follow this route to pass your driving licence C(1)E theory test:
1

Theory classes and/or self-study

2

Theory exam

3

Start practicing

Learning theory for C(1)E

Pass your driving licence C(1) theory test in 2 steps
Important to know
  • You must be at least 18 years old to take the test and be in possession of a driving licence C(1)
  • You are exempt from the theory test if you're going from a C(1) licence without professional competence to a C(1)E licence without professional competence and if you're going from a C(1) licence with professional competence to a C(1)E licence with professional competence
  • You do have to take a theory test if you want to go from a C(1) licence without professional competence to a C(1)E licence with professional competence

Driving licence C1E:

You may couple a trailer of more than 750 kg to your truck. The MAM is a maximum of 12,000 kg.


Driving licence CE:

You may couple a trailer of more than 750 kg to your truck. The MAM is higher than 12,000 kg.

1Self-study

In our theory books you will find all the information on the traffic regulations, along with practice questions. You will also receive a personal access code to practise online.

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2Theory exam

Sign in at one of the recognised test centres with your identity card.

With professional competence

The theory test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. You need to score at least 80 out of 100 to pass. You will also have 8 case studies with 5 questions each and an oral part in which you have to answer 10 questions within an hour.

Without professional competence

You are exempt from the theory test.

Theory: result

Passed? 

Congratulations! You can now start your practical training with the driving school or opt for a provisional driving licence. 

Failed? 

Too bad, that can happen. Prepare well and try again.

​You can also always take our classroom lessons on professional competence to immerse yourself in the best possible way.