Mr Bakker from Alkmaar is 72 years old. Today he collects his renewed category B driving licence at the town hall. How long is this new licence valid?
- ✓ 5 years, counted from the date of issue
- 10 years, counted from the date of issue
- Until the day he turns 75
Correct answer: 5 years, counted from the date of issue
Explanation
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
- Wrong: 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.
- Wrong: you apply the rule of a different age group. 'Valid until the 75th birthday' applies to someone who is 65 but not yet 70 when the licence is issued. Someone who is 70 or older when it is issued gets a licence that is valid for 5 years.
Topic: Licence validity: age determines the term
Read the rule: Core: Licence validity: age determines the term
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