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Once your provisional driving licence expires, you are no longer allowed to drive, even with a supervisor.
You also cannot apply for a new provisional licence unless you wait for three years.

This 3-year waiting period starts from the expiry date of your last provisional licence.
Only after this period can you start again with an M18 (with a supervisor).

Fortunately, there are two emergency options for those who want to resume sooner:


 

The driving training for category B (car driving) in Flanders is organized in several steps to prepare you for driving a car safely and independently. Below is an overview of the different components and requirements:

 

1. Theory
 

Theory exam:
 

What is the best way to book a driving test via Codrive?

Taking a driving test is an exciting moment for many, and at Codrive we understand that timely access to an exam date is crucial.
Unfortunately, available times for driving tests are scarce and highly sought after. Every day we receive requests from students who want to book their driving test as soon as possible. In this blog post we explain how the booking process works at Codrive and give you some tips to increase your chances of securing an exam date.

**Training moment for Supervisors**

 From March 1, 2024, a mandatory 3-hour training course will be required for anyone wishing to teach a learner driver with a 'provisional driver's license with supervisor'. This training can be followed at an accredited driving school or independent instructor. Each student may choose 1 or a maximum of 2 supervisors.

 **Details:**

From March 1, 2024, there will be a new rule that you must have at least 5 months of experience on public roads before you are eligible to take your practical exam. However, if you complete your practical exam before March 1, 2024, the previous 3-month practice period will remain in effect.

The hellish battle for time slots at the exam center

Besides the war in Ukraine, there is also a battle going on in the driving school landscape.
The battle between free guidance and driving schools. Between the independent instructors and the driving schools.
This struggle is best expressed in the awarding of driving tests to candidates for the driving license B.