WVW 1994 art. 107: licence duty

Correct answer: It is valid until the day he turns 75

False — you assume 10 years for everyone. Anyone who is 65 or older but not yet 70 at the time of issue gets a licence that is valid until the day they turn 75. For this 68-year-old that is less than 10 years. (Reglement rijbewijzen art. 25a | WVW 1994 art. 107 | VekaBest p.24 (tail Hoofdstuk 2 §2.1))

Why learners get this wrong: Every category B licence is always valid for 10 years, regardless of the holder's age.

Correct answer: False

False — you assume a grace period after the expiry date. There is none: with an expired licence you may not drive, not even when the appointment for a new licence has already been made. (Reglement rijbewijzen art. 25a | WVW 1994 art. 107 | VekaBest p.24 (tail Hoofdstuk 2 §2.1))

Why learners get this wrong: A few weeks past the expiry date you may still drive normally — there is always a grace period on an expired licence.

Correct answer: 5 years, counted from the date of issue

False — you apply the usual term without looking at the age. Ten years applies to someone who is younger than 65 when the licence is issued. Someone who is 70 or older when it is issued gets a licence that is valid for 5 years. (Reglement rijbewijzen art. 25a | WVW 1994 art. 107 | VekaBest p.24 (tail Hoofdstuk 2 §2.1))

Why learners get this wrong: Every category B licence is always valid for 10 years, regardless of the holder's age.