The licence of an Alkmaar resident expired three weeks ago. His appointment for a new licence at the town hall is only next week. Until that appointment he may still drive to work by car.

Explanation

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))

Source: WVW 1994 art. 107 · checked 2026-10-22

Why learners get this wrong

• Wrong: 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.

Topic: Licence validity: age determines the term

Read the rule: Core: Licence validity: age determines the term

Sections

• Challenge: Licence validity: age determines the term
• The model: Licence validity: age determines the term
• Core: Licence validity: age determines the term
• Why it matters: Licence validity: age determines the term
• Active recall: Licence validity: age determines the term
• Teach back: Licence validity: age determines the term
• Memory hook: Licence validity: age determines the term

Law articles

• WVW 1994 art. 107

Terms

• No grace period for an expired licence
• Geldigheid 5jaar vanaf 70
• Geldigheid tot 75e 65 tot 70
• Inwisselen buitenlands of fraude maakt ongeldig
• Medical examination from age 75
• Licence valid 10 years under 65

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Related topics

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• Alcohol behind the wheel: the limit and the glass