We have to share the country’s roads with more people than ever, partly due to the sharp increase in driving licenses issued in 2021.
If you’re reading this, chances are it’s been a while since you got your pink card. Of course, every year people get a day older and that also applies to 16, 17 and 18 year olds. All of whom at that age acquire the right to start taking lessons and get their driver’s license soon. Many people did, do and will continue to do that, but in 2021 they did it a lot.
Number of driving licenses 2021
Last week we took you through some of the numbers and then the number was mentioned 11.6 million. In 2022, that is how many people have a pink card. More than ever, but that makes sense. In addition, in 2021 more than 600,000 people will have obtained a driving license. That is also more than in previous years. The explanation for this is of course simple: everything was at a standstill in corona year 2020 and the CBR was already having a hard time, so all delays had to be eliminated in 2021.
moped driver’s license
If you get your car driver’s license (B) you will automatically receive a moped/light moped driver’s license (AM). Yet you can still opt for only AM, especially 16-year-olds often do (they are already entitled to an AM driver’s license, but not yet a B). It is striking that of those 11.6 million people, only 192,000 people have only AM. A total of 196,730 people are only allowed to drive one type of vehicle with their pink pass. You can also get your T driving license for agricultural vehicles and the well-known MMBS (Restricted Speed Motor Vehicle) without necessarily needing a B driving license.
Oldest person
Thanks to last week’s article, we also knew that the oldest driver of a driver’s license is 106 years old. This South Hollander is followed at an appropriate distance by a 104 year old Limburger. The question that always raises: can these people still drive safely through traffic? The RDW reports that these people were medically examined five years ago, but you cannot find out whether they actually drive a car. Most people at that age don’t want that anymore. However, the driver’s license remains valid as proof of identity.
Prices
The backlogs at the CBR have therefore been eliminated and you can easily get a driving license again. That will cost you more money than before. A practical exam for the car cost 122.50 euros, but now rises to 125.75 euros. An AM exam cost 127 euros and now goes to 130 euros. The theory exam for both motorcycle (A), moped/moped (AM) and car (B) increases from 37 euros to 41 euros. It often has to be redone, so it can turn out to be a bit more expensive if you don’t make it several times. (through The Telegraph)
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