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#ANONIEMzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 13:06
I hesitate to pass my driver license before come in the Netherlands. So to make my choice I need some info about the Driver License there :)

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Is it necessary or better to have a driver license to find a part-time job ?

How long does it take to get it ?

Is it hard to get?

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Moluruszaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 13:12
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3s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 13:06 schreef juli3n het volgende:
I hesitate to pass my driver license before come in the Netherlands. So to make my choice I need some info about the Driver License there :)

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Is it necessary or better to have a driver license to find a part-time job ?
It depends on what kind of job you're looking for, but yeah... that may help.

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How long does it take to get it ?
There are 'ultra fast courses' of 10 days fulltime I think. But how fast you actually get it depends on your driving talents.

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Is it hard to get?
The theoretical tests are quite tough.
PierreTTzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 13:13
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3s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 13:06 schreef juli3n het volgende:
I hesitate to pass my driver license before come in the Netherlands. So to make my choice I need some info about the Driver License there :)

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Is it necessary or better to have a driver license to find a part-time job ?

How long does it take to get it ?

Is it hard to get?
Just to be sure, do you already have a drivers license, obtained in France? In that case you can just exchange your French license for a Dutch license at your local municipality.
Peterzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 13:14
I don't know if you can take the theory exam in English.. You are required to pass that before the practical exam.
#ANONIEMzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 13:49
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0s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 13:14 schreef Peter het volgende:
I don't know if you can take the theory exam in English.. You are required to pass that before the practical exam.
you can fo it in English or in Dutch.
vaduzzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 16:58
The Dutch driving license is amongst the hardest and most expensive to obtain among European licenses. Think 2500 Euro or so. Luckily for those coming from other EU member states + a few other selected jurisdictions it is possible (and obligatory) to exchange your license for a Dutch one. When the exchange possibility is applicable it might be advantageous to get your license in advance, before moving. Although I believe, there is some 6 months limit, to prevent Dutchies obtaining a license when on holidays. So this might be worth some research if you are moving very soon.
#ANONIEMzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 16:59
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1s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 13:13 schreef PierreTT het volgende:
Just to be sure, do you already have a drivers license, obtained in France?
Nope, as I've said I hesitate to pass it before come..

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#ANONIEMzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 16:59
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0s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 16:58 schreef vaduz het volgende:
The Dutch driving license is amongst the hardest and most expensive to obtain among European licenses.
I don't hesitate anymore :P Thanks!
Wow.. around 1200¤ - 1600¤ in France.

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1s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 13:13 schreef PierreTT het volgende:
In that case you can just exchange your French license for a Dutch license at your local municipality.
?? I can't keep, if I pass it, my French license?

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#ANONIEMzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 17:12
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0s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 16:59 schreef juli3n het volgende:

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I don't hesitate anymore :P Thanks!
Wow.. around 1200¤ - 1600¤ in France.

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?? I can't keep, if I pass it, my French license?
you can just keep it.
Or transfer it to a Dutch one
Enixzaterdag 9 januari 2016 @ 23:13
I know an user registered on this forum who knows EVERYTHING about drivers licenses. This person is called Braddie: it took him around 5 tries and thousands of euro's to finally pass his exam.

If you wish to contact him, you can do so by clicking DM/PM while on his profile. I'm certain he would be glad to help you. Good luck!
vaduzzondag 10 januari 2016 @ 00:56
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0s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 16:59 schreef juli3n het volgende:

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I don't hesitate anymore :P Thanks!
Wow.. around 1200¤ - 1600¤ in France.

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?? I can't keep, if I pass it, my French license?
You can keep it. But as a resident of the Netherlands you are not allowed to drive with a foreign license. Therefore after registering with the local authorities, you request to exchange your French License for a Dutch one. You do not need to pass some exams and also you do not need to pay fees, other than the fee that applies for issuing the card (just like people have to pay, when they prolong or lose their cards). Upon return to France you are able to exchange your Dutch license back to a French one.
#ANONIEMzondag 10 januari 2016 @ 11:29
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0s.gif Op zondag 10 januari 2016 00:56 schreef vaduz het volgende:

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You can keep it. But as a resident of the Netherlands you are not allowed to drive with a foreign license. Therefore after registering with the local authorities, you request to exchange your French License for a Dutch one. You do not need to pass some exams and also you do not need to pay fees, other than the fee that applies for issuing the card (just like people have to pay, when they prolong or lose their cards). Upon return to France you are able to exchange your Dutch license back to a French one.
Okay, thanks, I've search on Internet and found that exchange in France is not required (except if you lose points) and in the Netherlands, as resident, you can drive during 15 years with a foreign license: https://www.rdw.nl/englis(...)sh/Driving%20licence & http://www.iamsterdam.com(...)ters/driving-licence

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KingRolandzondag 10 januari 2016 @ 19:54
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3s.gif Op zaterdag 9 januari 2016 13:06 schreef juli3n het volgende:


Is it necessary or better to have a driver license to find a part-time job ?


You can get pretty much everywhere in the Netherlands with public transport so it isnt THAT necessary but in some cases it is handy :)
Calciodinsdag 12 januari 2016 @ 04:48
You have to be 18. You can go to the website www.altijdgeslaagd.nl, there's a Turkisch guy called Saïd Cinar who gives you all the answers to pass the test.

Good luck!